Alstonia scholaris R. Br. Significantly Inhibits Retinoid-Induced Skin Irritation In Vitro and In Vivo. (8th September 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lee, Soo-Jin; Cho, Sun-A; An, Su-Sun; Na, Yong-Joo; Park, Nok-Hyun; Kim, Han-Sung; Lee, Chan-Woo; Kim, Han-Kon; Kim, Eun-Kyung; Jang, Young-Pyo; Kim, Jin-Woong
• Other Names: Borrelli Francesca Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2011-09-08
• Subjects: Alternative medicine -- Periodicals; 615.505
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/190370
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-427X

Abstract

Abstract : Topical retinoids inhibit matrix metalloproteinases and accelerate collagen synthesis, thereby triggering antiaging effects in the skin. However, topical retinoids can cause severe skin reactions, including scaling, erythema, papules, and inflammation. The present study demonstrates that the ethanolic bark extract of Alstonia scholaris R. Br. can significantly inhibit all-trans retinoic acid-induced inflammation in human HaCat keratinocyte cells. Furthermore, two representative retinoid-induced proinflammatory cytokines, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and interleukin-8, were significantly suppressed by A. scholaris extract (by 82.1% and 26.3% at 100 ppm, and dose-dependently across the tested concentrations) in vitro . In a cumulative irritation patch test, A. scholaris extract decreased retinol-induced skin irritation, while strengthening the ability of retinoids to inhibit matrix metalloproteinase-1 expression, which is strongly associated with aging effects. These results suggest that A. scholaris is a promising compound that may increase the antiaging function of retinoids while reducing their ability to cause skin irritation.