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N-Terminal Acetylation and C-Terminal Amidation of Spirulina platensis-Derived Hexapeptide: Anti-Photoaging Activity and Proteomic Analysis
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This study examined an acetylated and amidated hexapeptide (AAH) derived from Spirulina platensis for anti-photoaging effects in UVB-irradiated human immortalized keratinocytes (Hacats) and in mice. The authors report AAH had lower toxicity to Hacats than the positive control matrixyl (81.52% vs. 5.32%). Compared with UVB-irradiated mice, AAH was associated with a 49% reduction in MDA content; 103%, 49%, and 116% increases in SOD, CAT, and GSH-Px activities, respectively; and 27% and 29% decreases in MMP-1 and MMP-3 expression, respectively. Using iTRAQ-based proteomics, the authors identified 60 differential proteins mapped into an interaction network of two core sub-networks.
Abstract
Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation is a potent inducer for skin photoaging. This paper investigated the anti-photoaging effects of the acetylated and amidated hexapeptide (AAH), originally identified from Spirulina platensis, in (Ultraviolet B) UVB-irradiated Human immortalized keratinocytes (Hacats) and mice. The results demonstrated that AAH had much lower toxicity on Hacats than the positive matrixyl (81.52% vs. 5.32%). Moreover, AAH reduced MDA content by 49%; increased SOD, CAT, and GSH-Px activities by 103%, 49%, and 116%, respectively; decreased MMP-1 and MMP-3 expressions by 27% and 29%, respectively, compared to UVB-irradiated mice. Employing isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation (iTRAQ)-based proteomics, 60 differential proteins were identified, and major metabolic pathways were determined. Network analysis indicated that these differential proteins were mapped into an interaction network composed of two core sub-networks. Collectively, AAH is protective against UVB-induced skin photoaging and has potential application in skin care cosmetics.
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