Anti‑apoptotic effects of glycosaminoglycans via inhibition of ERK/AP‑1 signaling in TNF‑α‑stimulated human dermal fibroblasts

Na,Jungtae; Bak,Dong‑Ho; Im,Song I; Choi,Hyangtae; Hwang,Jung Hyun; Kong,Su Yeon; No,Yeon A; Lee,Yonghee; Kim,Beom Joon

doi:10.3892/ijmm.2018.3483

Anti‑apoptotic effects of glycosaminoglycans via inhibition of ERK/AP‑1 signaling in TNF‑α‑stimulated human dermal fibroblasts

Authors:
- Jungtae Na
- Dong‑Ho Bak
- Song I Im
- Hyangtae Choi
- Jung Hyun Hwang
- Su Yeon Kong
- Yeon A No
- Yonghee Lee
- Beom Joon Kim
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Affiliations: Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Chung‑Ang University, Seoul 06973, Republic of Korea, Taeyoung Co., Ltd., Seongnam, Gyeonggi 13467, Republic of Korea
Published online on: February 12, 2018 https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2018.3483
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Abstract

It has been established that glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) serve an important role in protecting the skin against the effects of aging. A previous clinical trial by our group identified that a cream containing GAGs reduced wrinkles and increased skin elasticity, dermal density and skin tightening. However, the exact molecular mechanism underlying the anti‑aging effect of GAGs has not yet been fully elucidated. The present study assessed the influence of GAGs on cell viability, collagen synthesis and collagen synthesis‑associated signaling pathways in tumor necrosis factor‑α (TNF‑α)‑stimulated human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs); an in vitro model of aging. The results demonstrated that GAGs restored type I collagen synthesis and secretion by inhibiting extracellular signal‑regulated kinase (ERK) signaling in TNF‑α‑stimulated HDFs. However, GAGs did not activate c‑jun N‑terminal kinase or p38. It was determined that GAGs suppressed the phosphorylation of downstream transcription factors of ERK activation, activator protein‑1 (AP‑1; c‑fos and c‑jun), leading to a decrease in matrix metalloproteinase‑1 (MMP‑1) levels and the upregulation of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase‑1 in TNF‑α‑stimulated HDFs. In addition, GAGs attenuated the apoptosis of HDFs induced by TNF‑α. The current study revealed a novel mechanism: GAGs serve a crucial role in ameliorating TNF‑α‑induced MMP‑1 expression, which causes type I collagen degeneration via the inactivation of ERK/AP‑1 signaling in HDFs. The results of the present study indicate the potential application of GAGs as effective anti‑aging agents that induce wrinkle reduction.

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