Withanolides, Extracted from Datura Metel L. Inhibit Keratinocyte Proliferation and Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-Like Dermatitis via the STAT3/P38/ERK1/2 Pathway

Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory dermatosis characterized by epidermal hyperplasia and excessive infiltration of inflammatory cells. Withanolides, extracted from <i>Datura metel</i> L.; are the main effective components for the treatment of psoriasis. However, the precise mec...

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Main Authors: Tingting Li, Zheng Wei, Yanping Sun, Qiuhong Wang, Haixue Kuang
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Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
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author Tingting Li
Zheng Wei
Yanping Sun
Qiuhong Wang
Haixue Kuang
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Zheng Wei
Yanping Sun
Qiuhong Wang
Haixue Kuang
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description Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory dermatosis characterized by epidermal hyperplasia and excessive infiltration of inflammatory cells. Withanolides, extracted from <i>Datura metel</i> L.; are the main effective components for the treatment of psoriasis. However, the precise mechanisms of action of withanolides for the treatment of psoriasis remain unclear. We found that treatment with withanolides alleviated imiquimod (IMQ)-induced epidermal hyperplasia and inflammatory cell infiltration in the effective skin of model mice. In addition, we also found that withanolides suppressed the activation of STAT3, ERK1/2 and P38 signaling pathways in IMQ-stimulated HaCat cells. These results suggest that withanolides possess an anti-inflammatory effect and have significant therapeutic potential for the prevention and treatment of psoriasis.
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spelling doaj.art-c6ee996c6de6474c8a92bc0f291bf4992022-12-22T00:03:45ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492019-07-012414259610.3390/molecules24142596molecules24142596Withanolides, Extracted from Datura Metel L. Inhibit Keratinocyte Proliferation and Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-Like Dermatitis via the STAT3/P38/ERK1/2 PathwayTingting Li0Zheng Wei1Yanping Sun2Qiuhong Wang3Haixue Kuang4Key Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, 24 Heping Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150040, ChinaKey Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, 24 Heping Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150040, ChinaKey Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, 24 Heping Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150040, ChinaSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, 280 Outer Ring Road, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, ChinaKey Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, 24 Heping Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150040, ChinaPsoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory dermatosis characterized by epidermal hyperplasia and excessive infiltration of inflammatory cells. Withanolides, extracted from <i>Datura metel</i> L.; are the main effective components for the treatment of psoriasis. However, the precise mechanisms of action of withanolides for the treatment of psoriasis remain unclear. We found that treatment with withanolides alleviated imiquimod (IMQ)-induced epidermal hyperplasia and inflammatory cell infiltration in the effective skin of model mice. In addition, we also found that withanolides suppressed the activation of STAT3, ERK1/2 and P38 signaling pathways in IMQ-stimulated HaCat cells. These results suggest that withanolides possess an anti-inflammatory effect and have significant therapeutic potential for the prevention and treatment of psoriasis.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/14/2596psoriasiswithanolides<i>Datura metel</i> L.imiquimodinflammation
spellingShingle Tingting Li
Zheng Wei
Yanping Sun
Qiuhong Wang
Haixue Kuang
Withanolides, Extracted from Datura Metel L. Inhibit Keratinocyte Proliferation and Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-Like Dermatitis via the STAT3/P38/ERK1/2 Pathway
Molecules
psoriasis
withanolides
<i>Datura metel</i> L.
imiquimod
inflammation
title Withanolides, Extracted from Datura Metel L. Inhibit Keratinocyte Proliferation and Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-Like Dermatitis via the STAT3/P38/ERK1/2 Pathway
title_full Withanolides, Extracted from Datura Metel L. Inhibit Keratinocyte Proliferation and Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-Like Dermatitis via the STAT3/P38/ERK1/2 Pathway
title_fullStr Withanolides, Extracted from Datura Metel L. Inhibit Keratinocyte Proliferation and Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-Like Dermatitis via the STAT3/P38/ERK1/2 Pathway
title_full_unstemmed Withanolides, Extracted from Datura Metel L. Inhibit Keratinocyte Proliferation and Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-Like Dermatitis via the STAT3/P38/ERK1/2 Pathway
title_short Withanolides, Extracted from Datura Metel L. Inhibit Keratinocyte Proliferation and Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-Like Dermatitis via the STAT3/P38/ERK1/2 Pathway
title_sort withanolides extracted from datura metel l inhibit keratinocyte proliferation and imiquimod induced psoriasis like dermatitis via the stat3 p38 erk1 2 pathway
topic psoriasis
withanolides
<i>Datura metel</i> L.
imiquimod
inflammation
url https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/14/2596
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