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  • Protocatechuic Acid and Syr...
    Jeong, Myeongguk; Ju, Yeongdon; Kwon, Hyeokjin; Kim, Yeeun; Hyun, Kyung-Yae; Choi, Go-Eun

    Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 07/2023, Volume: 45, Issue: 7
    Journal Article

    Saussurea neoserrata Nakai offers a reliable and efficient source of antioxidants that can help alleviate adverse skin reactions triggered by air pollutants. Air pollutants, such as particulate matter (PM), have the ability to infiltrate the skin and contribute to the higher occurrence of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and respiratory ailments. Individuals with compromised skin barriers are particularly susceptible to the impact of PM since it can be absorbed more readily through the skin. This study investigated the impact of protocatechuic acid and syringin, obtained from the n-BuOH extract of S. neoserrata Nakai, on the release of PGEsub.2 and PGDsub.2 induced by PMsub.10. Additionally, it examined the gene expression of the synthesis of PGEsub.2 and PGDsub.2 in human keratinocytes. The findings of this research highlight the potential of utilizing safe and efficient plant-derived antioxidants in dermatological and cosmetic applications to mitigate the negative skin reactions caused by exposure to air pollution.