Ficus deltoidea (Mas cotek) extract exerted anti-melanogenic activity by preventing tyrosinase activity in vitro and by suppressing tyrosinase gene expression in B16F1 melanoma cells

2010 ◽  
Vol 303 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myoung-Jin Oh ◽  
Mariani Abdul Hamid ◽  
Sulaiman Ngadiran ◽  
Young-Kwon Seo ◽  
Mohamad Roji Sarmidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Melanoma Cells ◽  
Tyrosinase Activity ◽  
Ficus Deltoidea ◽  
Tyrosinase Gene

scholarly journals The Organogermanium Compound THGP Suppresses Melanin Synthesis via Complex Formation with L-DOPA on Mushroom Tyrosinase and in B16 4A5 Melanoma Cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (19) ◽  
pp. 4785
Author(s):  
Junya Azumi ◽  
Tomoya Takeda ◽  
Yasuhiro Shimada ◽  
Hisashi Aso ◽  
Takashi Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Kojic Acid ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Melanoma Cells ◽  
Tyrosinase Activity ◽  
Melanin Synthesis ◽  
Mushroom Tyrosinase ◽  
Melanin Production ◽  
Organogermanium Compound ◽  
Or Gene

The organogermanium compound 3-(trihydroxygermyl)propanoic acid (THGP) has various biological activities. We previously reported that THGP forms a complex with cis-diol structures. L-3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA), a precursor of melanin, contains a cis-diol structure in its catechol skeleton, and excessive melanin production causes skin darkening and staining. Thus, the cosmetic field is investigating substances that suppress melanin production. In this study, we investigated whether THGP inhibits melanin synthesis via the formation of a complex with L-DOPA using mushroom tyrosinase and B16 4A5 melanoma cells. The ability of THGP to interact with L-DOPA was analyzed by 1H-NMR, and the influence of THGP and/or kojic acid on melanin synthesis was investigated. We also examined the effect of THGP on cytotoxicity, tyrosinase activity, and gene expression and found that THGP interacted with L-DOPA, a precursor of melanin with a cis-diol structure. The results also showed that THGP inhibited melanin synthesis, exerted a synergistic effect with kojic acid, and did not affect tyrosinase activity or gene expression. These results suggest that THGP is a useful substrate that functions as an inhibitor of melanogenesis and that its effect is enhanced by combination with kojic acid.

An In-Vitro Assay Estimating Changes in Melanin Content of Melanoma Cells due to Ultra-Dilute, Potentized Preparations

Homeopathy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 108 (03) ◽  
pp. 183-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renuka Munshi ◽  
Samidha Joshi ◽  
Gitanjali Talele ◽  
Rajesh Shah
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Melanoma Cells ◽  
Tyrosinase Activity ◽  
Melanin Content ◽  
B16f10 Melanoma ◽  
Vitro Assay ◽  
Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone ◽  
B16f10 Melanoma Cells ◽  
Physiological Dose

Introduction The authors had previously conducted an in-vitro study to observe the effect of homeopathic medicines on melanogenesis, demonstrating anti-vitiligo potential by increasing the melanin content in murine B16F10 melanoma cells. A similar experiment was performed using further homeopathic preparations sourced from kojic acid (KA), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2; HP), 6-biopterin (BP), and [Nle4, D-Phe7]-α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (NLE), some of which are known to induce vitiligo or melano-destruction at physiological dose. Materials and Methods The homeopathic preparations of BP, KA, NLE, and HP were used in 30c potency. Alcohol and potentized alcohol were used as vehicle controls. Prior to starting the main experiment, the viability of B16F10 melanoma cells after treatment with study preparations was assayed. Melanin content (at 48 h and 96 h) and tyrosinase activity in melanocytes were determined. Results At the end of 48 hours, NLE and HP in 30c potency had a significantly greater melanin content (p = 0.015 and p = 0.039, respectively) compared with controls; BP and KA in 30c potency had no significant effects. No significant changes were seen at the end of 96 hours. KA, NLE, HP, and vehicle controls showed an inhibition of tyrosinase activity. Conclusion The study demonstrated melanogenic effects of two homeopathic preparations. Further research to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of these medicines is warranted.

scholarly journals Root-Associated Streptomyces Isolates Harboring melC Genes Demonstrate Enhanced Plant Colonization

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 165-176
Author(s):  
Sarah Stuart Chewning ◽  
David L. Grant ◽  
Bridget S. O’Banion ◽  
Alexandra D. Gates ◽  
Brandon J. Kennedy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Extracellular Enzymes ◽  
Tyrosinase Activity ◽  
Gene Copy ◽  
Plant Colonization ◽  
Melanin Biosynthesis ◽  
Tyrosinase Gene ◽  
Gene Copies ◽  
Direct Sensitivity

Streptomycetaceae assemble into the internal, root endophytic compartment of a wide variety of plants grown in soils worldwide, suggesting their ability to survive during root microbiome assembly. A previous study found that among four nonpathogenic, root-isolated Streptomyces strains (303, 299, CL18, and 136), only 303 and 299 colonized endophytic root tissue of the majority of Arabidopsis thaliana roots when inoculated with 34 other bacterial isolates. Here we demonstrate that 303 and 299 also colonize significantly more in singly inoculated A. thaliana seedlings. The genomes of melanin-producing 303 and 299 each contain two copies of the gene encoding tyrosinase (melC2 and melD2), an enzyme necessary for melanin biosynthesis in Streptomyces. These genes were not found in the genomes of 136 or CL18. Tyrosinase activity was detected in 303 and 299 whole cell and supernatant protein extracts, suggesting functional intracellular and extracellular enzymes.. Because tyrosinase oxidizes phenolic compounds and Streptomyces colonization of A. thaliana appears to be influenced by the phenolic compound salicylic acid (SA), we measured direct sensitivity of Streptomyces isolates to the phenolic compounds catechol, ferulic acid (FA), and SA in vitro. While both 303 and 299 showed higher numbers of surviving colonies than CL18 and 136 in the presence of catechol, only 303 demonstrated a higher number of surviving colonies when isolates were challenges with FA and SA. Finally, when seedlings were singly inoculated with a collection of related plant-associated Streptomyces isolates, colonization was significantly higher in isolates possessing two tyrosinase gene copies than isolates with zero or one gene copy. Overall, we describe a connection between microbial tyrosinase activity and increased seedling colonization of nonpathogenic Streptomyces isolates in A. thaliana. We propose tyrosinase activity in Streptomyces partially protects against harmful plant-produced phenolic compounds as they transition into an endophytic lifestyle.

Sulforaphane Inhibited Melanin Synthesis by Regulating Tyrosinase Gene Expression in B16 Mouse Melanoma Cells

2010 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 579-582 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ichiro SHIRASUGI ◽  
Miyuki KAMADA ◽  
Takashi MATSUI ◽  
Yoichi SAKAKIBARA ◽  
Ming-Cheh LIU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Melanoma Cells ◽  
Melanin Synthesis ◽  
Mouse Melanoma ◽  
Tyrosinase Gene ◽  
B16 Mouse Melanoma

scholarly journals Tyrosinase activity and melanogenic effects of Lespedeza bicolor extract in vitro and in vivo

BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 6244-6261
Author(s):  
Si Young Ha ◽  
Ji Young Jung ◽  
Hee Young Kang ◽  
Tae-Heung Kim ◽  
Jae-Kyung Yang
Keyword(s):  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Melanoma Cells ◽  
B16 Melanoma ◽  
Tyrosinase Activity ◽  
Melanin Content ◽  
B16 Melanoma Cells ◽  
Notable Increase ◽  
Lespedeza Bicolor

Lespedeza bicolor (L. bicolor) is used for medicinal purposes because of its various biological and pharmacological activities. In this study, the effects of L. bicolor ethanol extract on the treatment of vitiligo were investigated. The determination of melanin content in melanocytes was measured using B16 melanoma cells and C57BL/6J Ler-vit/vit mice. Finally, the quercetin content in L. bicolor were qualitatively analyzed using HPLC. The results obviously indicated that the L. bicolor extract enhanced melanogenesis and increased tyrosinase activity in cultured melanoma cells and C57BL/6J Ler-vit/vit mice. Treatment with L. bicolor extract led to a higher content of melanin and eumelanin in C57BL/6J Ler-vit/vit mice hair than in control (untreated) mice, which demonstrated the therapeutic effect of hair-graying associated with vitiligo. There was a notable increase in melanocytes in the skin of C57BL/6J Ler-vit/vit mice treated with L. bicolor extract compared with the control. L. bicolor extract was a potent tyrosinase and melanin synthesis activator in B16 melanoma cells. C57BL/6J Ler-vit/vit mice treated with L. bicolor extract had significantly higher melanin content in hair than the untreated control. The results suggest that L. bicolor extract is a potential alternative treatment for improvement of vitiligo.

Tyrosinase activity in primary cell culture of amelanotic melanoma cells

1983 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 1027-1034 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Słomiński ◽  
P. W. D. Scisłowski ◽  
A. Bomirski
Keyword(s):  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Primary Cell Culture ◽  
Soluble Fraction ◽  
Calf Serum ◽  
Melanoma Cells ◽  
Amelanotic Melanoma ◽  
Tyrosinase Activity ◽  
Logarithmic Phase

After transfer of the Ab amelanotic melanoma cells from in vivo to in vitro growth conditons tyrosinase activity in their soluble fraction rapidly increased. This increase lasted to the middle of the logarithmic phase of growth and was followed by a decrease of tyrosinase activity, which was accompanied by accumulation of melanin in the cells. Calf serum stimulated simul-taneously tyrosinase activity, melanin synthesis, and proliferation of the melanoma ceils. Acrylamide-gel electrophoresis patterns of soluble tyrosinase from the Ab melanoma cells cultured in vitro consisted of two bands, similarly as soluble tyrosinase from the Ma melanotic melanoma cells freshly isolated from solid tumors.

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