<i>Rhus coriaria</i> L. Fruit Extract Prevents UV-A-Induced Genotoxicity and Oxidative Injury in Human Microvascular Endothelial Cells
<i>Rhus coriaria</i> L. (sumac) is a small plant widely diffused in the Mediterranean region. Its fruit are often consumed as a spice but are also present in traditional medicine of several countries. Recently, interest in this plant has increased and many scientific works reported its b...
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| author | Emma Nozza Gloria Melzi Laura Marabini Marina Marinovich Stefano Piazza Saba Khalilpour Mario Dell’Agli Enrico Sangiovanni |
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| description | <i>Rhus coriaria</i> L. (sumac) is a small plant widely diffused in the Mediterranean region. Its fruit are often consumed as a spice but are also present in traditional medicine of several countries. Recently, interest in this plant has increased and many scientific works reported its beneficial effects including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Plant extracts can be successfully used against ultraviolet rays, which are able to reach and damage the human skin; however, sumac extracts were never applied to this usage. Thus, in this study, we used a macerated ethanol extract of <i>Rhus coriaria</i> L. dried fruit (mERC) to demonstrate its preventive role against the damage induced by ultraviolet-A rays (UV-A) on microvascular endothelial cells (HMEC-1). In vitro effects of the extract pre-treatment and UV-A exposure were evaluated in detail. The antioxidant capacity was assessed by reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation and cellular antioxidant activity measurement. Genoprotective effects of mERC were investigated as well. Our findings indicate that the extract acts as a cell cycle inhibitor or apoptosis inducer, according to the level of damage. The present work provides new insights into the usage of <i>Rhus coriaria</i> extracts against skin injuries. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3bd48ad9fb2a41cfa3a5d2ad77a4d3f62023-11-19T20:18:31ZengMDPI AGAntioxidants2076-39212020-04-019429210.3390/antiox9040292<i>Rhus coriaria</i> L. Fruit Extract Prevents UV-A-Induced Genotoxicity and Oxidative Injury in Human Microvascular Endothelial CellsEmma Nozza0Gloria Melzi1Laura Marabini2Marina Marinovich3Stefano Piazza4Saba Khalilpour5Mario Dell’Agli6Enrico Sangiovanni7Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences (DiSFeB), Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milan, ItalyDepartment of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences (DiSFeB), Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milan, ItalyDepartment of Environmental Science and Policy (ESP), Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milan, ItalyDepartment of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences (DiSFeB), Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milan, ItalyDepartment of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences (DiSFeB), Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milan, ItalyBoston University School of Medicine, Arthritis Center/Rheumatology, Boston, MA 02118, USADepartment of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences (DiSFeB), Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milan, ItalyDepartment of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences (DiSFeB), Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy<i>Rhus coriaria</i> L. (sumac) is a small plant widely diffused in the Mediterranean region. Its fruit are often consumed as a spice but are also present in traditional medicine of several countries. Recently, interest in this plant has increased and many scientific works reported its beneficial effects including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Plant extracts can be successfully used against ultraviolet rays, which are able to reach and damage the human skin; however, sumac extracts were never applied to this usage. Thus, in this study, we used a macerated ethanol extract of <i>Rhus coriaria</i> L. dried fruit (mERC) to demonstrate its preventive role against the damage induced by ultraviolet-A rays (UV-A) on microvascular endothelial cells (HMEC-1). In vitro effects of the extract pre-treatment and UV-A exposure were evaluated in detail. The antioxidant capacity was assessed by reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation and cellular antioxidant activity measurement. Genoprotective effects of mERC were investigated as well. Our findings indicate that the extract acts as a cell cycle inhibitor or apoptosis inducer, according to the level of damage. The present work provides new insights into the usage of <i>Rhus coriaria</i> extracts against skin injuries.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/4/292<i>Rhus coriaria</i> L.sumacUV-Aantioxidantgenotoxicitymicrovascular endothelial cells |
| spellingShingle | Emma Nozza Gloria Melzi Laura Marabini Marina Marinovich Stefano Piazza Saba Khalilpour Mario Dell’Agli Enrico Sangiovanni <i>Rhus coriaria</i> L. Fruit Extract Prevents UV-A-Induced Genotoxicity and Oxidative Injury in Human Microvascular Endothelial Cells Antioxidants <i>Rhus coriaria</i> L. sumac UV-A antioxidant genotoxicity microvascular endothelial cells |
| title | <i>Rhus coriaria</i> L. Fruit Extract Prevents UV-A-Induced Genotoxicity and Oxidative Injury in Human Microvascular Endothelial Cells |
| title_full | <i>Rhus coriaria</i> L. Fruit Extract Prevents UV-A-Induced Genotoxicity and Oxidative Injury in Human Microvascular Endothelial Cells |
| title_fullStr | <i>Rhus coriaria</i> L. Fruit Extract Prevents UV-A-Induced Genotoxicity and Oxidative Injury in Human Microvascular Endothelial Cells |
| title_full_unstemmed | <i>Rhus coriaria</i> L. Fruit Extract Prevents UV-A-Induced Genotoxicity and Oxidative Injury in Human Microvascular Endothelial Cells |
| title_short | <i>Rhus coriaria</i> L. Fruit Extract Prevents UV-A-Induced Genotoxicity and Oxidative Injury in Human Microvascular Endothelial Cells |
| title_sort | i rhus coriaria i l fruit extract prevents uv a induced genotoxicity and oxidative injury in human microvascular endothelial cells |
| topic | <i>Rhus coriaria</i> L. sumac UV-A antioxidant genotoxicity microvascular endothelial cells |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/4/292 |
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