scholarly journals Anti-aging and anti-carcinogenic effects of 1α, 25-dihyroxyvitamin D3 on skin

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neena Philips ◽  
Mikel Portillo-Esnaola ◽  
Philips Samuel ◽  
Maria Gallego-Rentero ◽  
Tom Keller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factor ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor ◽  
Interleukin 1 ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor Β ◽  
Vitamin D Supplementation ◽  
Ecm Remodeling ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Oxidative Effects ◽  
Endothelial Growth Factor

Photoaging and carcinogenesis are facilitated by oxidative stress, inflammation, angiogenesis, and extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. Oxidative effects include DNA damage, membrane oxidation, lipid peroxidation, and alterations in the expression of p53 and antioxidant enzymes. The inflammatory and angiogenesis mediators include interleukin-1, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-8, transforming growth factor-β, and vascular endothelial growth factor. ECM remodeling includes alterations in the expression and organization of collagen, elastin, matrix metalloproteinases, and elastase. 1α, 25-dihydroxy-vitamin D3 has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and ECM regulatory properties, and can counteract the processes that facilitate photoaging and carcinogenesis. This review provides an overview of the beneficial effects of vitamin D supplementation at a molecular level, followed by a brief discussion regarding its use as a supplement.

Anterior Diffuse Retinoblastoma: Mutational Analysis and Immunofluorescence Staining

2009 ◽  
Vol 133 (8) ◽  
pp. 1215-1218
Author(s):  
Michelle B. Crosby ◽  
G. Baker Hubbard ◽  
Brenda L. Gallie ◽  
Hans E. Grossniklaus
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factor ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor ◽  
Mutational Analysis ◽  
Hypoxia Inducible Factor ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor Β ◽  
Immunofluorescence Staining ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Oxide Synthase ◽  
Endothelial Growth Factor

Abstract Retinoblastoma is the most common primary intraocular tumor of childhood and may be heritable or occur sporadically. Anterior diffuse retinoblastoma is an uncommon variant that is thought to be sporadic. We describe a child with anterior diffuse retinoblastoma who presented with a pseudohypopyon. Genetic analysis showed a germline mutation of the RB1 allele that is potentially heritable. Immunofluorescence staining was positive for transforming growth factor β and for vascular endothelial growth factor and negative for inducible nitric oxide synthase and for hypoxia inducible factor α in the tumor seeds, indicating acquisition of nonischemia-mediated survival factors of the tumor seeds in the aqueous humor.

Regulation of Murine Protein C Gene Expression In Vivo: Effects of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α, Interleukin-1, and Transforming Growth Factor-β

1999 ◽  
Vol 82 (10) ◽  
pp. 1297-1301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takayoshi Shimokawa ◽  
Tetsuhito Kojima ◽  
David Loskutoff ◽  
Hidehiko Saito ◽  
Koji Yamamoto
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factor ◽  
Protein C ◽  
Tumor Necrosis ◽  
Tumor Necrosis Factor Α ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor ◽  
Interleukin 1 ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor Β ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Necrosis Factor

SummaryProtein C is a precursor of the anticoagulant serine protease, activated protein C, which inhibits coagulation factors Va and VIIIa. Although the liver appears to be the primary site of protein C synthesis, we previously demonstrated that the kidney and male reproductive organs also expressed abundant protein C mRNA in the mouse. In the present study, we further investigated the effects of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1 (IL-1), and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) on the expression of protein C mRNA in the principal producing organs, i.e., the liver, kidney, and testis. Both quantitative reverse transcription-PCR assay and in situ hybridization analysis revealed that TNF-α decreased protein C mRNA expression in the liver, kidney, and testis. IL-1 also down-regulated protein C mRNA expression in the liver and testis, but not in the kidney. In contrast, TGF-β unchanged the expression level of protein C mRNA in these three organs. These observations suggest that TNF-α and IL-1 may contribute to an increase in the procoagulant potential by down-regulation of protein C synthesis in the tissues during inflammatory processes.

scholarly journals The Effects of Rice Husk Liquid Smoke in Porphyromonas gingivalis-Induced Periodontitis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theresia Indah Budhy ◽  
Ira Arundina ◽  
Meircurius Dwi Condro Surboyo ◽  
Anisa Nur Halimah
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factor ◽  
Porphyromonas Gingivalis ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor Β ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Proliferation Markers ◽  
Liquid Smoke ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Factor Α

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of rice husk liquid smoke in Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced periodontitis in the inflammatory and proliferation marker such as nuclear factor kappa β (NF-kB), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2), collagen type 1 (COL-1) expression, and the number of macrophages, lymphocytes, and fibroblasts. Materials and Methods Rice husk liquid smoke is obtained by the pyrolysis process. Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced periodontitis in 20 μL phosphate-buffered saline containing 1 × 109 CFU was injected into the lower anterior gingival sulcus of Wistar rats. The periodontitis was then treated with 20 μL/20 g body weight of rice husk liquid smoke once a day for 2 and 7 days, respectively. After treatment, the bone and lower anterior gingival sulcus were analyzed with immunohistochemistry and hematoxylin–eosin staining. Results The treatment of periodontitis with rice husk liquid smoke showed a lower NF-kB, TNF-α, and IL-6 expression and a higher TGF-β, FGF2, and COL-1 expression than the control after treatment for 2 and 7 days (p < 0.05), respectively. The number of macrophages and fibroblasts was also higher when compared with the control group (p < 0.05), but the number of lymphocytes was lower than the control (p < 0.05). Conclusion Rice husk liquid smoke showed its effects on Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced periodontitis with a decrease in inflammatory markers and an increase in proliferation markers. The development of a rice husk liquid smoke periodontitis treatment is promising.

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Level Correlates With Transforming Growth Factor-β Isoform Levels in Pleural Effusions

CHEST Journal ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 118 (6) ◽  
pp. 1747-1753 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong-sheng Cheng ◽  
Y. C. Gary Lee ◽  
Jeffrey T. Rogers ◽  
Elizabeth A. Perkett ◽  
J. Philip Moyers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor Β ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Pleural Effusions ◽  
Factor Level ◽  
Endothelial Growth Factor
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