Heptapeptide Isolated from <i>Isochrysis zhanjiangensis</i> Exhibited Anti-Photoaging Potential via MAPK/AP-1/MMP Pathway and Anti-Apoptosis in UVB-Irradiated HaCaT Cells

Zhaowan Zheng; Zhenbang Xiao; Yuan-Lin He; Yanfei Tang; Lefan Li; Chunxia Zhou; Pengzhi Hong; Hui Luo; Zhong-Ji Qian

doi:10.3390/md19110626

Marine Drugs (Nov 2021)

Heptapeptide Isolated from <i>Isochrysis zhanjiangensis</i> Exhibited Anti-Photoaging Potential via MAPK/AP-1/MMP Pathway and Anti-Apoptosis in UVB-Irradiated HaCaT Cells

Zhaowan Zheng,
Zhenbang Xiao,
Yuan-Lin He,
Yanfei Tang,
Lefan Li,
Chunxia Zhou,
Pengzhi Hong,
Hui Luo,
Zhong-Ji Qian

Affiliations

Zhaowan Zheng: School of Chemistry and Environment, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
Zhenbang Xiao: School of Chemistry and Environment, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
Yuan-Lin He: School of Chemistry and Environment, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
Yanfei Tang: School of Chemistry and Environment, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
Lefan Li: School of Chemistry and Environment, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
Chunxia Zhou: School of Chemistry and Environment, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
Pengzhi Hong: School of Chemistry and Environment, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
Hui Luo: Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Zhanjiang 524025, China
Zhong-Ji Qian: School of Chemistry and Environment, Shenzhen Institute of Guangdong Ocean University, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/md19110626
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 19, no. 11
p. 626

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Marine microalgae can be used as sustainable protein sources in many fields with positive effects on human and animal health. DAPTMGY is a heptapeptide isolated from Isochrysis zhanjiangensis which is a microalga. In this study, we evaluated its anti-photoaging properties and mechanism of action in human immortalized keratinocytes cells (HaCaT). The results showed that DAPTMGY scavenged reactive oxygen species (ROS) and increase the level of endogenous antioxidants. In addition, through the exploration of its mechanism, it was determined that DAPIMGY exerted anti-photoaging effects. Specifically, the heptapeptide inhibits UVB-induced apoptosis through down-regulation of p53, caspase-8, caspase-3 and Bax and up-regulation of Bcl-2. Thus, DAPTMGY, isolated from I. zhanjiangensis, exhibits protective effects against UVB-induced damage.

Published in Marine Drugs

ISSN: 1660-3397 (Online)
Publisher: MDPI AG
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Science: Biology (General)
Website: http://www.mdpi.com/journal/marinedrugs

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