Effects of donkey milk on UVB-induced skin barrier damage and melanin pigmentation: A network pharmacology and experimental validation study

IntroductionDairy products have long been regarded as a controversial nutrient for the skin. However, a clear demonstration of donkey milk (DM) on skincare is required.MethodsIn this study, spectrum and chemical component analyses were applied to DM. Then, the effects of DM on UVB-induced skin barri...

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Main Authors: Anqi Li, Hailun He, Yanjing Chen, Feng Liao, Jie Tang, Li Li, Yumei Fan, Lidan Xiong
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1121498/full
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author Anqi Li
Anqi Li
Anqi Li
Hailun He
Hailun He
Hailun He
Yanjing Chen
Yanjing Chen
Yanjing Chen
Feng Liao
Jie Tang
Jie Tang
Li Li
Yumei Fan
Li Li
Li Li
Li Li
Lidan Xiong
Lidan Xiong
author_facet Anqi Li
Anqi Li
Anqi Li
Hailun He
Hailun He
Hailun He
Yanjing Chen
Yanjing Chen
Yanjing Chen
Feng Liao
Jie Tang
Jie Tang
Li Li
Yumei Fan
Li Li
Li Li
Li Li
Lidan Xiong
Lidan Xiong
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description IntroductionDairy products have long been regarded as a controversial nutrient for the skin. However, a clear demonstration of donkey milk (DM) on skincare is required.MethodsIn this study, spectrum and chemical component analyses were applied to DM. Then, the effects of DM on UVB-induced skin barrier damage and melanin pigmentation were first evaluated in vitro and in vivo. Cell survival, animal models, and expression of filaggrin (FLG) were determined to confirm the effect of DM on UVB-induced skin barrier damage. Melanogenesis and tyrosinase (TYR) activity were assessed after UVB irradiation to clarify the effect of DM on whitening activities. Further, a network pharmacology method was applied to study the interaction between DM ingredients and UVB-induced skin injury. Meanwhile, an analysis of the melanogenesis molecular target network was developed and validated to predict the melanogenesis regulators in DM.ResultsDM was rich in cholesterols, fatty acids, vitamins and amino acids. The results of evaluation of whitening activities in vitro and in vivo indicated that DM had a potent inhibitory effect on melanin synthesis. The results of effects of DM on UVB‑induced skin barrier damage indicated that DM inhibited UVB-induced injury and restored skin barrier function via up-regulation expression of FLG (filaggrin). The pharmacological network of DM showed that DM regulated steroid biosynthesis and fatty acid metabolism in keratinocytes and 64 melanin targets which the main contributing role of DM might target melanogenesis, cell adhesion molecules (CAMs), and Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) pathway.DiscussionThese results highlight the potential use of DM as a promising agent for whitening and anti-photoaging applications.
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spelling doaj.art-9d9766f43f5f496e9c4ee534f12399bd2023-03-09T05:32:45ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Nutrition2296-861X2023-03-011010.3389/fnut.2023.11214981121498Effects of donkey milk on UVB-induced skin barrier damage and melanin pigmentation: A network pharmacology and experimental validation studyAnqi Li0Anqi Li1Anqi Li2Hailun He3Hailun He4Hailun He5Yanjing Chen6Yanjing Chen7Yanjing Chen8Feng Liao9Jie Tang10Jie Tang11Li Li12Yumei Fan13Li Li14Li Li15Li Li16Lidan Xiong17Lidan Xiong18Cosmetics Safety and Efficacy Evaluation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaNMPA Key Laboratory for Human Evaluation and Big Data of Cosmetics, Chengdu, ChinaDepartment of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaCosmetics Safety and Efficacy Evaluation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaNMPA Key Laboratory for Human Evaluation and Big Data of Cosmetics, Chengdu, ChinaDepartment of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaCosmetics Safety and Efficacy Evaluation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaNMPA Key Laboratory for Human Evaluation and Big Data of Cosmetics, Chengdu, ChinaDepartment of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center for Gelatin-based Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dong-E-E-Jiao Co. Ltd., Shandong, ChinaCosmetics Safety and Efficacy Evaluation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaNMPA Key Laboratory for Human Evaluation and Big Data of Cosmetics, Chengdu, ChinaLaboratory of Pathology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center for Gelatin-based Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dong-E-E-Jiao Co. Ltd., Shandong, ChinaCosmetics Safety and Efficacy Evaluation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaNMPA Key Laboratory for Human Evaluation and Big Data of Cosmetics, Chengdu, ChinaDepartment of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaCosmetics Safety and Efficacy Evaluation Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaNMPA Key Laboratory for Human Evaluation and Big Data of Cosmetics, Chengdu, ChinaIntroductionDairy products have long been regarded as a controversial nutrient for the skin. However, a clear demonstration of donkey milk (DM) on skincare is required.MethodsIn this study, spectrum and chemical component analyses were applied to DM. Then, the effects of DM on UVB-induced skin barrier damage and melanin pigmentation were first evaluated in vitro and in vivo. Cell survival, animal models, and expression of filaggrin (FLG) were determined to confirm the effect of DM on UVB-induced skin barrier damage. Melanogenesis and tyrosinase (TYR) activity were assessed after UVB irradiation to clarify the effect of DM on whitening activities. Further, a network pharmacology method was applied to study the interaction between DM ingredients and UVB-induced skin injury. Meanwhile, an analysis of the melanogenesis molecular target network was developed and validated to predict the melanogenesis regulators in DM.ResultsDM was rich in cholesterols, fatty acids, vitamins and amino acids. The results of evaluation of whitening activities in vitro and in vivo indicated that DM had a potent inhibitory effect on melanin synthesis. The results of effects of DM on UVB‑induced skin barrier damage indicated that DM inhibited UVB-induced injury and restored skin barrier function via up-regulation expression of FLG (filaggrin). The pharmacological network of DM showed that DM regulated steroid biosynthesis and fatty acid metabolism in keratinocytes and 64 melanin targets which the main contributing role of DM might target melanogenesis, cell adhesion molecules (CAMs), and Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) pathway.DiscussionThese results highlight the potential use of DM as a promising agent for whitening and anti-photoaging applications.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1121498/fulldonkey milkUVBskin barrier functionmelanogenesisnetwork pharmacology
spellingShingle Anqi Li
Anqi Li
Anqi Li
Hailun He
Hailun He
Hailun He
Yanjing Chen
Yanjing Chen
Yanjing Chen
Feng Liao
Jie Tang
Jie Tang
Li Li
Yumei Fan
Li Li
Li Li
Li Li
Lidan Xiong
Lidan Xiong
Effects of donkey milk on UVB-induced skin barrier damage and melanin pigmentation: A network pharmacology and experimental validation study
Frontiers in Nutrition
donkey milk
UVB
skin barrier function
melanogenesis
network pharmacology
title Effects of donkey milk on UVB-induced skin barrier damage and melanin pigmentation: A network pharmacology and experimental validation study
title_full Effects of donkey milk on UVB-induced skin barrier damage and melanin pigmentation: A network pharmacology and experimental validation study
title_fullStr Effects of donkey milk on UVB-induced skin barrier damage and melanin pigmentation: A network pharmacology and experimental validation study
title_full_unstemmed Effects of donkey milk on UVB-induced skin barrier damage and melanin pigmentation: A network pharmacology and experimental validation study
title_short Effects of donkey milk on UVB-induced skin barrier damage and melanin pigmentation: A network pharmacology and experimental validation study
title_sort effects of donkey milk on uvb induced skin barrier damage and melanin pigmentation a network pharmacology and experimental validation study
topic donkey milk
UVB
skin barrier function
melanogenesis
network pharmacology
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1121498/full
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