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Ramchatesingh B, Martínez Villarreal A, Arcuri D, Lagacé F, Setah SA, Touma F, Al-Badarin F, Litvinov IV. The Use of Retinoids for the Prevention and Treatment of Skin Cancers: An Updated Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232012622. [PMID: 36293471 PMCID: PMC9603842 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232012622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Retinoids are natural and synthetic vitamin A derivatives that are effective for the prevention and the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC). NMSCs constitute a heterogenous group of non-melanocyte-derived skin cancers that impose substantial burdens on patients and healthcare systems. They include entities such as basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (collectively called keratinocyte carcinomas), cutaneous lymphomas and Kaposi’s sarcoma among others. The retinoid signaling pathway plays influential roles in skin physiology and pathology. These compounds regulate diverse biological processes within the skin, including proliferation, differentiation, angiogenesis and immune regulation. Collectively, retinoids can suppress skin carcinogenesis. Both topical and systemic retinoids have been investigated in clinical trials as NMSC prophylactics and treatments. Desirable efficacy and tolerability in clinical trials have prompted health regulatory bodies to approve the use of retinoids for NMSC management. Acceptable off-label uses of these compounds as drugs for skin cancers are also described. This review is a comprehensive outline on the biochemistry of retinoids, their activities in the skin, their effects on cancer cells and their adoption in clinical practice.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
- Division of Dermatology, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Faculté de Médicine, Université Laval, Québec, QC G1V 0V6, Canada
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- Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
- Division of Dermatology, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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Milosheska D, Roškar R. Use of Retinoids in Topical Antiaging Treatments: A Focused Review of Clinical Evidence for Conventional and Nanoformulations. Adv Ther 2022; 39:5351-5375. [PMID: 36220974 PMCID: PMC9618501 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-022-02319-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Nowadays, numerous skincare routines are used to rejuvenate aging skin. Retinoids are one of the most popular ingredients used in antiaging treatments. Among the representatives of retinoids, tretinoin is considered the most effective agent with proven antiaging effects on the skin and can be found in formulations approved as medicines for topical treatment of acne, facial wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. Other retinoids present in topical medicines are used for various indications, but only tazarotene is also approved as adjunctive agent for treatment of facial fine wrinkling and pigmentation. The most commonly used retinoids such as retinol, retinaldehyde, and retinyl palmitate are contained in cosmeceuticals regulated as cosmetics. Since clinical efficacy studies are not required for marketing cosmetic formulations, there are concerns about the efficacy of these retinoids. From a formulation perspective, retinoids pose a challenge to researchers as a result of their proven instability, low penetration, and potential for skin irritation. Therefore, novel delivery systems based on nanotechnology are being developed to overcome the limitations of conventional formulations and improve user compliance. In this review, the clinical evidence for retinoids in conventional and nanoformulations for topical antiaging treatments was evaluated. In addition, an overview of the comparison clinical trials between tretinoin and other retinoids is presented. In general, there is a lack of evidence from properly designed clinical trials to support the claimed efficacy of the most commonly used retinoids as antiaging agents in cosmeceuticals. Of the other retinoids contained in medicines, tazarotene and adapalene have clinically evaluated antiaging effects compared to tretinoin and may be considered as potential alternatives for antiaging treatments. The promising potential of retinoid nanoformulations requires a more comprehensive evaluation with additional studies to support the preliminary findings.
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- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Pharmacy, Aškerčeva cesta 7, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Kim J, Kim J, Lee YI, Suk J, Lee D, Lee JH. A pilot study evaluating the efficacy and safety of retinaldehyde-loaded niosomes against mild-to-moderate acne. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 20:3586-3592. [PMID: 34587353 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Retinoids are the mainstay of topical therapy for acne. To improve the efficacy and minimize the side effects of retinoids, various novel drug delivery mechanisms, including nanoparticles, have been developed. AIM To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a retinaldehyde-loaded niosome (RA-N) nanoemulsion against sebum secretion and keratinization on mild-to-moderate acne. PATIENTS/METHODS Twenty-three participants exhibiting mild-to-moderate acne with both closed and open comedones were included. They applied a 0.05% RA-N nanoemulsion daily for 4 weeks, did not to use any other emollient or topical pharmaceutical, and were asked to report any symptoms and treatment satisfaction. RESULTS The participants demonstrated significantly fewer closed and open comedones after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment than at baseline (*p < 0.05). The mean sebum secretion, measured using Sebumeter®, was 327.95 ± 90.20 μg cm-2 at baseline and reduced to 282.60 ± 99.70 and 250.65 ± 97.6 μg cm-2 , respectively, after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment (*p < 0.05). The mean desquamation index, determined using Visioscan®, was 10.99 ± 1.69 at baseline and decreased to 9.81 ± 1.10 and 8.89 ± 1.32, respectively, after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment (*p < 0.05). The application of the RA-N nanoemulsion resulted in a significantly lower desquamation level, suggesting that the RA-N nanoemulsion was well-tolerated without any skin irritation. None of the participants reported a serious adverse event during this study. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that the RA-N nanoemulsion was effective in improving comedones in acne-prone skin and safe for long-term application. Further studies are necessary to investigate the long-term effects of the application of the RA-N nanoemulsion in participants with inflammatory acne and acne scars.
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- Jihee Kim
- Department of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Scar Laser and Plastic Surgery Center, Yonsei Cancer Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Dermatology, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Scar Laser and Plastic Surgery Center, Yonsei Cancer Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Global Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Scar Laser and Plastic Surgery Center, Yonsei Cancer Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Kim J, Kim J, Jongudomsombat T, Kim Bs E, Suk J, Lee D, Lee JH. The efficacy and safety of multilamellar vesicle containing retinaldehyde: A double-blinded, randomized, split-face controlled study. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 20:2874-2879. [PMID: 33569865 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Retinaldehyde is one of the major members of the retinoid family, which has potential skin rejuvenating effects on photoaged skin and has a good safety profile. AIMS The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of multilamellar vesicle containing retinaldehyde (MLV-RAL) 0.05% and 0.1% used to treat photoaged skin. PATIENTS AND METHODS A randomized, prospective, investigator-blinded, split-face comparison study was conducted. We enrolled 23 Korean volunteers who applied MLV-RAL 0.05%/0.1% cream on one randomized side of their face and retinol 0.05%/0.1% cream on the opposite side. Wrinkle depth on both crow's feet was assessed by the Antera 3D system. Skin hydration, elasticity, facial curved length, and dermal density were also evaluated. RESULTS After an 8-week application, all objective parameters, including wrinkle depth, were significantly improved in both MLV-RAL 0.05%/0.1% and retinol 0.05%/0.1% treated sides. Compared with the retinol-treated side, MLV-RAL-treated side showed a significant improvement of objective assessments except for dermal density. Additionally, there was no adverse event associated with the use of either MLV-RAL 0.05%/0.1% or retinol 0.05%/0.1% cream. CONCLUSION The application of MLV-RAL 0.05%/0.1% cream improved wrinkle, facial contour, and biophysical parameters associated with skin aging.
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- Jemin Kim
- Department of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Scar Laser and Plastic Surgery Center, Yonsei Cancer Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of dermatology, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Global Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, the Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Scar Laser and Plastic Surgery Center, Yonsei Cancer Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Limcharoen B, Pisetpackdeekul P, Toprangkobsin P, Thunyakitpisal P, Wanichwecharungruang S, Banlunara W. Topical Proretinal Nanoparticles: Biological Activities, Epidermal Proliferation and Differentiation, Follicular Penetration, and Skin Tolerability. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:1510-1521. [PMID: 33455398 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b01109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Proretinal nanoparticles, the retinilidene-chitosan nanoparticles, have been developed to overcome the physicochemical instability of retinal and to lessen the dose-dependent cutaneous irritation, through sustaining the release of retinoid. Compared to conventional retinal at the same concentration, proretinal nanoparticles had no cytotoxicity and could induce a spontaneously immortalized human keratinocyte line to express more cellular retinoic acid binding protein-2. Compared to rats topically applied with conventional retinal which showed clear skin irritation and inflammation, daily topical application of proretinal nanoparticles to rats for 28 consecutive days produced neither irritation nor inflammation but significantly increased epidermal proliferation, epidermal thickness, cellular retinoic acid binding protein- 2 expression, and up-regulation of various differentiation markers including keratin 5, keratin 10, keratin 14, cellular retinoic acid binding protein-2, and proliferating cell nuclear antigen. Through the use of confocal laser scanning microscopy, we observed the in vivo follicular penetration of proretinal nanoparticles with the depth of penetration independent of postapplication time. Proretinal nanoparticles provide better biological activities of retinoids on epidermis and could eliminate the side effect of retinoid dermatitis.
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- Benchaphorn Limcharoen
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Research Unit of Herbal Medicine, Biomaterial, and Material for Dental Treatment, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand.,Center of Excellence in Advanced Materials and Biointerfaces, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand.,Center of Excellence in Advanced Materials and Biointerfaces, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Kwon HS, Lee JH, Kim GM, Bae JM. Efficacy and safety of retinaldehyde 0.1% and 0.05% creams used to treat photoaged skin: A randomized double-blind controlled trial. J Cosmet Dermatol 2018; 17:471-476. [DOI: 10.1111/jocd.12551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Hyuck Sun Kwon
- Department of Dermatology; St. Vincent's Hospital; College of Medicine; The Catholic University of Korea; Suwon Korea
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- Department of Dermatology; St. Vincent's Hospital; College of Medicine; The Catholic University of Korea; Suwon Korea
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- Department of Dermatology; St. Vincent's Hospital; College of Medicine; The Catholic University of Korea; Suwon Korea
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- Department of Dermatology; St. Vincent's Hospital; College of Medicine; The Catholic University of Korea; Suwon Korea
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Sorg O, Saurat JH. Topical retinoids in skin ageing: a focused update with reference to sun-induced epidermal vitamin A deficiency. Dermatology 2014; 228:314-25. [PMID: 24821234 DOI: 10.1159/000360527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2013] [Accepted: 02/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Vitamin A is an important constituent of the epidermis, where it plays a crucial role in epidermal turnover. A deficiency of epidermal vitamin A may be the consequence of nutritional vitamin A deficiency, exposure to sunlight or any UV source, oxidative stress or chronological ageing. As a consequence, any treatment aiming at increasing epidermal vitamin A would exert a protective effect against these deleterious conditions. Retinoids may counteract some deleterious actions of UV radiation by physical and biological mechanisms. Topical natural retinoic acid precursors such as retinaldehyde or retinol are less irritant than acidic retinoids and may prevent epidermal vitamin A deficiency due to nutritional deficiency, exposure to sunlight or any condition leading to free radical production. Retinoids may be combined with other compounds with complementary actions against ageing, nutritional deficiency and cancer, such as antioxidants, to potentiate their beneficial effects in the skin.
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- Olivier Sorg
- Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology (SCAHT), University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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Barnes L, Tran C, Sorg O, Hotz R, Grand D, Carraux P, Didierjean L, Stamenkovic I, Saurat JH, Kaya G. Synergistic effect of hyaluronate fragments in retinaldehyde-induced skin hyperplasia which is a Cd44-dependent phenomenon. PLoS One 2010; 5:e14372. [PMID: 21179550 PMCID: PMC3002934 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0014372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2010] [Accepted: 09/07/2010] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND CD44 is a polymorphic proteoglycan and functions as the principal cell-surface receptor for hyaluronate (HA). Heparin-binding epidermal growth factor (HB-EGF) activation of keratinocyte erbB receptors has been proposed to mediate retinoid-induced epidermal hyperplasia. We have recently shown that intermediate size HA fragments (HAFi) reverse skin atrophy by a CD44-dependent mechanism. METHODOLOGY AND PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Treatment of primary mouse keratinocyte cultures with retinaldehyde (RAL) resulted in the most significant increase in keratinocyte proliferation when compared with other retinoids, retinoic acid, retinol or retinoyl palmitate. RAL and HAFi showed a more significant increase in keratinocyte proliferation than RAL or HAFi alone. No proliferation with RAL was observed in CD44-/- keratinocytes. HA synthesis inhibitor, 4-methylumbelliferone inhibited the proliferative effect of RAL. HB-EGF, erbB1, and tissue inhibitor of MMP-3 blocking antibodies abrogated the RAL- or RAL- and HAFi-induced keratinocyte proliferation. Topical application of RAL or RAL and HAFi for 3 days caused a significant epidermal hyperplasia in the back skin of wild-type mice but not in CD44-/- mice. Topical RAL and HAFi increased epidermal CD44 expression, and the epidermal and dermal HA. RAL induced the expression of active HB-EGF and erbB1. However, treatment with RAL and HAFi showed a more significant increase in pro-HB-EGF when compared to RAL or HAFi treatments alone. We then topically applied RAL and HAFi twice a day to the forearm skin of elderly dermatoporosis patients. After 1 month of treatment, we observed a significant clinical improvement. CONCLUSIONS AND SIGNIFICANCE Our results indicate that (i) RAL-induced in vitro and in vivo keratinocyte proliferation is a CD44-dependent phenomenon and requires the presence of HA, HB-EGF, erbB1 and MMPs, (ii) RAL and HAFi show a synergy in vitro and in vivo in mouse skin, and (iii) the combination of RAL and HAFi seems to have an important therapeutic effect in dermatoporosis.
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- Laurent Barnes
- Department of Dermatology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pathology, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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A large number of different substances comprise the family of retinoids, which are traditionally described as vitamin A derivatives. By exerting their action through nuclear and cytoplasmic receptors they may improve photoaging. Tretinoin is the best studied retinoid in the treatment of photoaging. Others such as isotretinoin, retinaldehyde, and tazarotene, although less well studied, have given promising results.
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- Christina Stefanaki
- Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, Andreas Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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Du L, Yin H, Morrow JD, Strobel HW, Keeney DS. 20-Hydroxylation is the CYP-dependent and retinoid-inducible leukotriene B4 inactivation pathway in human and mouse skin cells. Arch Biochem Biophys 2009; 484:80-6. [PMID: 19467632 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2009.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2008] [Revised: 01/10/2009] [Accepted: 01/12/2009] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Metabolic inactivation of leukotriene B4 (LTB4) is an innate mechanism to resolve tissue inflammation. We studied the nine Cyp4f genes in the mouse genome, measuring cutaneous transcript levels by real-time polymerase chain reaction, and LTB4 metabolism in mouse and human skin. Transcripts arising from Cyp4f13 and 4f16 ranked most abundant, Cyp4f14, 4f17, and 4f37 ranked least abundant, and Cyp4f18 and 4f39 ranked intermediate. Those from Cyp4f15 and Cyp4f40 were highly variable or too low to measure in some animals. Retinoic acid exposure induced microsomal LTB4 hydroxylation activities in mouse and human skin cells. Two NADPH-dependent LTB4 metabolites eluted identically with 20-OH and 20-COOH LTB4 reference standards. Collision induced dissociation of the precursor ion m/z 351 confirmed that LTB4 products from CYP4F3A and human epidermal keratinocytes are identical structurally to 20-OH LTB4. We conclude 20-hydroxylation is the major CYP-dependent LTB4 inactivation pathway in skin; this retinoid-inducible metabolic pathway has capacity to modulate tissue levels of pro-inflammatory lipids.
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- Liping Du
- Department of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN 37232-0146, USA
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Metabolism and Biological Activities of Topical 4-Oxoretinoids in Mouse Skin. J Invest Dermatol 2008; 128:999-1008. [DOI: 10.1038/sj.jid.5701106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Kaya G, Saurat JH. Dermatoporosis: A Chronic Cutaneous Insufficiency/Fragility Syndrome. Dermatology 2007; 215:284-94. [PMID: 17911985 DOI: 10.1159/000107621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2007] [Accepted: 04/20/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Skin aging has long been considered only as a cosmetic problem. With the increase in lifespan, we are now more often experiencing a further dimension of skin aging, which is no longer only cosmetic, but also functional, in the sense that the skin has lost its protective mechanical function. Dermatoporosis is the name proposed to capture, in a holistic approach, all the aspects of this chronic cutaneous insufficiency/fragility syndrome. OBSERVATIONS In this paper, we review the clinical aspects of dermatoporosis, its histological features and the current understanding of its etiological factors. The clinical manifestations of dermatoporosis comprise (i) morphological markers of fragility--rather trivial--such as senile purpura, stellate pseudoscars and skin atrophy, and (ii) functional expression of skin fragility resulting from minor traumas such as frequent skin laceration, delayed wound healing, nonhealing atrophic ulcers and subcutaneous bleeding with the formation of dissecting hematomas leading to large zones of necrosis. Dissecting hematomas bear significant morbidity needing hospitalization and urgent surgical procedures. Molecular mechanisms implying hyaluronate-CD44 pathways in the control and maintenance of epithelial growth and the viscoelastic properties of the extracellular matrix offer new opportunities for preventive intervention. CONCLUSION We propose to group the different manifestations and implications of this syndrome under the umbrella term of 'dermatoporosis', because we think it will help to capture the understanding of health professionals that, as osteoporosis, 'dermatoporosis' should be prevented and treated to avoid complications. Dermatologists should be aware of this emerging syndrome and function as key players in prevention and therapy. Randomized clinical trials should demonstrate which intervention may best prevent and/or reverse dermatoporosis.
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- Gürkan Kaya
- Department of Dermatology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Tanaka T, Suh KS, Lo AM, De Luca LM. p21WAF1/CIP1 is a common transcriptional target of retinoid receptors: pleiotropic regulatory mechanism through retinoic acid receptor (RAR)/retinoid X receptor (RXR) heterodimer and RXR/RXR homodimer. J Biol Chem 2007; 282:29987-97. [PMID: 17656367 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m701700200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The divergent response and the molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-cancer effects of retinoid X receptor (RXR) ligand (rexinoid) therapy are poorly understood. This study demonstrates that ligand-activated RXR homodimer facilitated G(1) arrest by up-regulation of p21 in vitro and in vivo but failed to induce G(1) arrest when p21 expression was blocked by p21 small interfering RNA. RXR ligand-dependent p21 up-regulation was transcriptionally controlled through the direct binding of RXR homodimers to two consecutive retinoid X response elements in the p21 promoter. Structural overlap of a retinoic acid response element with these retinoid X response elements led to a high affinity binding of retinoic acid receptor/RXR heterodimer to the retinoic acid response element, resulting in the prevention of RXR ligand-mediated p21 transactivation. These data show that p21 is a potential and novel molecular target for RXR ligand-mediated anti-cancer therapy and that the expression level of retinoic acid receptor and RXR in tumors may be crucial to induce p21-mediated cell growth arrest in RXR ligand therapy.
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- Takemi Tanaka
- NCI, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-4255, USA.
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Sorg O, Kuenzli S, Saurat JH. Side Effects and Pitfalls in Retinoid Therapy. BASIC AND CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY 2007. [DOI: 10.3109/9781420021189.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Calikoglu E, Sorg O, Tran C, Grand D, Carraux P, Saurat JH, Kaya G. UVA and UVB decrease the expression of CD44 and hyaluronate in mouse epidermis, which is counteracted by topical retinoids. Photochem Photobiol 2007; 82:1342-7. [PMID: 16724877 DOI: 10.1562/2006-02-10-ra-801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The transmembrane glycoprotein CD44 is currently thought to be the main cell surface receptor for the glycosaminoglycan hyaluronate. We previously showed that (1) CD44 regulate keratinocyte proliferation; (2) topical retinoids dramatically increase the expression of CD44, hyaluronate and hyaluronate synthase (HAS)s in mouse epidermis; (3) topical retinaldehyde restores the epidermal thickness and CD44 expression which are correlated with clinical improvement in lichen sclerosus et atrophicus lesions; and (4) retinaldehyde-induced proliferative response of keratinocytes is a CD44-dependent phenomenon and requires the presence of HB-EGF, erbB1 and matrix metalloproteinases. In this study, we analyzed the effect of UV irradiation on the levels of epidermal hyaluronate and CD44 in mice, as well as its potential prevention by topical retinoids. UVA (10 J/cm(2)) or UVB (1 J/cm(2)) irradiation significantly decreased the expression of CD44 and hyaluronate in the epidermis of hairless mice after 2 h. Expression of both epidermal CD44 and hyaluronate was reconstituted within 24 h. Topical application of retinaldehyde for 3 days prior to UVA or UVB irradiation prevented the decrease of CD44 and hyaluronate expression. Topical retinol and retinoic acid also increased the basal levels of epidermal CD44 and hyaluronate, although their preventive effect on UV-induced decrease of these molecules was less pronounced as compared to topical retinaldehyde. These data confirm the relationships between retinoid and CD44 pathways, although the primary target(s) of UV leading to CD44 and hyaluronate degradation remain to be elucidated.
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- Emel Calikoglu
- Department of Dermatology, DHURDV, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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Tran C, Sorg O, Carraux P, Didierjean L, Saurat JH. Topical Delivery of Retinoids Counteracts the UVB-induced Epidermal Vitamin A Depletion in Hairless Mouse¶. Photochem Photobiol 2007. [DOI: 10.1562/0031-8655(2001)0730425tdorct2.0.co2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Retinoids are natural and synthetic vitamin A derivatives. They are lipophilic molecules and easily penetrate the epidermis. Their biologically active forms can modulate the expression of genes involved in cellular differentiation and proliferation. Retinoic acid (tretinoin), its 13-cis isomer isotretinoin, as well as various synthetic retinoids are used for therapeutic purposes, whereas retinaldehyde, retinol, and retinyl esters, because of their controlled conversion to retinoic acid or their direct receptor-independent biologic action, can be used as cosmeceuticals. These natural retinoic acid precursors are thus expected to be helpful in (i) renewing epidermal cells, (ii) acting as UV filters, (iii) preventing oxidative stress, (iv) controlling cutaneous bacterial flora, and (v) improving skin aging and photoaging. Retinol and retinyl esters are not irritant, whereas demonstrating only a modest clinical efficiency. On the other hand, retinaldehyde, which is fairly well tolerated, seems to be the most efficient cosmeceutical retinoid; it has significant efficiency toward oxidative stress, cutaneous bacterial flora, epidermis renewing, and photoaging.
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- Olivier Sorg
- Clinique de Dermatologie, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Lee MS, Lee KH, Sin HS, Um SJ, Kim JW, Koh BK. A newly synthesized photostable retinol derivative (retinyl N-formyl aspartamate) for photodamaged skin: profilometric evaluation of 24-week study. J Am Acad Dermatol 2006; 55:220-4. [PMID: 16844502 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2006.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2004] [Revised: 01/03/2006] [Accepted: 01/06/2006] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Retinol (vitamin A) is used in the cosmetics industry as an antiwrinkle agent. However, its photoinstability and skin irritation potential make it challenging to use in general cosmetic formulations. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a newly synthesized photostable retinol derivative (retinyl N-formyl aspartamate) in patients with photodamaged skin. Retinyl N-formyl aspartamate is a newly synthesized retinol derivative with higher photostability, and a similar effect on collagenase expression level as retinol. METHODS In all, 29 Korean women (age range: 31-54 years), who were not pregnant, nursing, or undergoing any concurrent therapy, were enrolled in this study. A total of 24 patients completed a 24-week trial of retinyl N-formyl aspartamate twice daily on the left half of the face and a placebo on the right half of the face. A clinical evaluation, photographs, and silicone replicas of both crow's-feet areas were taken at baseline and at weeks 12, 20, and 24. Skin replicas were then analyzed using an optical profilometry technique. The standard wrinkle and roughness features were then calculated and statistically analyzed. The tolerance profile of the product was also clinically evaluated during the study. RESULTS The 24 women who completed this study showed more improvement on the left side of the crow's-feet area in terms of the signs of photodamage than on the right side according to both their own (P < .001) and the investigator's (P < .05) evaluations. These results were confirmed by skin replica analyses. The average roughness showed significant improvement (P < .001). The smoothness depth was improved, but this was not statistically significant. One patient noted burning and prickling sensations, and she withdrew during the study. LIMITATIONS Pigmentation changes were not assessed, investigators were not blinded, and the study size was relatively small. CONCLUSION In this small study retinyl N-formyl aspartamate applied on a photodamaged face twice daily was significantly more effective than a placebo without severe side effects.
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- Min-Suk Lee
- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, and St Mary's Hospital, Uijongbu, Kyonggi Do, Korea
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Sorg O, Tran C, Carraux P, Grand D, Hügin A, Didierjean L, Saurat JH. Spectral properties of topical retinoids prevent DNA damage and apoptosis after acute UV-B exposure in hairless mice. Photochem Photobiol 2005; 81:830-6. [PMID: 15760277 DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-1097.2005.tb01450.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We showed in a recent study that topical retinyl palmitate prevented UV-B-induced DNA damage and erythema in humans. Given that retinyl palmitate is a precursor of retinoic acid, the biological form of vitamin A that acts through nuclear receptors, we wondered whether these protective effects toward UV-B exposure were either receptor dependent or linked to other properties of the retinoid molecule such as its spectral properties. We determined the epidermal retinoid profile induced by topical retinoic acid in hairless mice and analyzed its effect on markers of DNA photodamage (thymine dimers) and apoptosis following acute UV-B exposure; we compared these effects to those induced by other natural topical retinoids (retinaldehyde, retinol and retinyl palmitate) which do not directly activate the retinoid receptors. We then analyzed the direct action of these retinoids on UV-B-induced DNA damage and apoptosis in cultured A431 keratinocytes. Topical retinoic acid significantly decreased (approximately 50%) the number of apoptotic cells, as well as the formation of thymine dimers in the epidermis of mice exposed to acute UV-B. Interestingly, the other topical retinoids decreased apoptosis and DNA damage in a similar way. On the other hand, neither retinoic acid nor the other retinoids interfered with the apoptotic process in A431 keratinocytes exposed to UV-B, whereas DNA photodamage was slightly decreased. We conclude that the decrease of apoptotic cells in hairless mouse epidermis following topical retinoids and UV-B irradiation reflects a protection of the primary targets of UV-B (DNA) by a mechanism independent of the activation of retinoid nuclear receptors, rather than a direct inhibition of apoptosis.
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- O Sorg
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Boisnic S, Branchet-Gumila MC, Nocera T, Verrière F. RALGA (Diacnéal ®) Decreases Melanin Content in a Human Skin Model. Dermatology 2005; 210 Suppl 1:35-8. [PMID: 15724106 DOI: 10.1159/000081503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Retinaldehyde and glycolic acid RALGA (Diacneal) are both effective in the topical treatment of acne. A decrease in the postinflammatory pigmentation has been observed after application of Diacneal during 3 months. AIM To verify the effect of this association on pigmentation using an original model of surviving human skin. METHODS Human skin explants were maintained alive in organ culture for 14 days. Diacneal was applied every day. Pigmentation of skin, depending on the transfer of melanosomes from melanocytes to keratinocytes, was visualized histologically by Fontana-Masson staining. The number of melanocytes was determined after the DOPA reaction. RESULTS A decrease in melanin content was shown after application of Diacneal. The number of melanocytes was not modified. CONCLUSION These results suggest that RALGA (Diacneal) may be of interest to prevent the postinflammatory pigmentation of acne.
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- Sylvie Boisnic
- Service de Stomatologie Maxillo-Faciale du Prof. J.C. Bertrand, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France.
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Tran C, Kasraee B, Grand D, Carraux P, Didierjean L, Sorg O, Saurat JH. Pharmacology of RALGA, a Mixture of Retinaldehyde and Glycolic Acid. Dermatology 2005; 210 Suppl 1:6-13. [PMID: 15724102 DOI: 10.1159/000082542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Retinoids and alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) are major compounds in topical therapy. They exert distinct but potentially complementary activities. However, their association is limited by their respective irritating potential. Recently, the first association between a retinoid and an AHA has been achieved; this formulation (RALGA) associates retinaldehyde (RAL)--a precursor of retinoic acid (RA)--and glycolic acid (GA)--an AHA. OBJECTIVE To study the pharmacological properties of RALGA. METHODS The bioavailability of RAL into the skin after topical RALGA was studied by HPLC, and its bioconversion to RA was analysed by measuring the enzyme activity of retinaldehyde dehydrogenase and the RA content in the epidermis and dermis. The retinoid activity of RALGA was studied on the modulation of Hhb4 keratin mRNA on the tail of C57BL/6 mice, and its comedolytic properties on the size and density of dermal cysts and the morphology of sebaceous glands in hairless mice. RESULTS Epidermal and dermal concentrations of RAL and RA were higher after RALGA treatment, as compared to both RAL 0.1% alone and RA 0.05% alone; this indicates that the presence of GA favours the bioavailability and biotransformation of RAL into RA. The retinoid activity of RALGA (suppression of Hhb4 mRNA keratin) was similar to that of RAL alone, indicating that the presence of GA does not interfere with specific retinoid activity; GA alone had no effect in this test, which confirms the specificity of Hhb4 mRNA keratin modulation for retinoid activity. The diameter and the density of dermal cysts as well as the size of sebaceous glands were significantly decreased by RALGA. CONCLUSION These observations indicate that the addition of an AHA such as GA to a retinoid such as RAL results in a better bioavailability of the retinoid, thus a higher delivery of RA, which potentiates the biological activities of the retinoid. This combination allows a delivery of high amounts of RA in the skin while preventing the side-effects usually observed with high concentrations of topical RA.
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- Christian Tran
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Katsambas AD. RALGA (Diacnéal ®), a Retinaldehyde and Glycolic Acid Association and Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne – A Review. Dermatology 2005; 210 Suppl 1:39-45. [PMID: 15724107 DOI: 10.1159/000081501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Acne vulgaris affects 3 out of 4 adolescents and usually vanishes at the end of puberty with either no sequelae or mild to moderate sequelae, such as postinflammatory hyperpigmenation (PIH), which may result in psychological and emotional damages. The poor tolerability of the actual treatments (secondary inflammation) is a hindrance to therapy. Retinaldehyde (RAL), a precursor of retinoic acid, has shown depigmenting activity. Glycolic acid (GA) decreases the excess of pigment by a wounding and re-epithelization process. Thus, a synergistic effect was expected from the combination of RAL 0.1% and GA 6% RALGA (Diacneal) in the treatment of acne vulgaris and PIH. Efficacy results of preclinical and clinical trials tend to confirm the expectations for both acne and PIH treatment. A good tolerability was observed. In conclusion, the cosmetic cream Diacneal is a well-tolerated treatment for the prevention and healing of PIH in acne patients.
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- A D Katsambas
- A. Sygros Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
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Dréno B, Nocera T, Verrière F, Vienne MP, Ségard C, Vitse S, Carré C. Topical Retinaldehyde with Glycolic Acid: Study of Tolerance and Acceptability in Association with Anti-Acne Treatments in 1,709 Patients. Dermatology 2005; 210 Suppl 1:22-9. [PMID: 15724104 DOI: 10.1159/000081500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Retinaldehyde (RAL), a key metabolite between vitamin A and retinoic acid, acts by modulating differentiation and proliferation of keratinocytes, which is of interest in acne lesions, mainly retentional lesions. Glycolic acid increases the exfoliation of corneocytes explaining its mild activity on retentional lesions. Thus, RAL and glycolic acid combined in the same product (Diacneal) have complementary activities which can be of interest for acne patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the tolerance of Diacneal used by 1,709 acne patients in combination with their usual acne products except retinoids. RESULTS This study demonstrated a very good tolerance of Diacneal when used with other acne treatments for 90 days. Complaints about side-effects were rare. Moreover, the significant decrease in both inflammatory and retentional lesions between day 0 and day 90 indicates that Diacneal could amplify the efficiency of other anti-acne products used at the same time by the patients. The subjective evaluation of the preparation's efficacy by investigators and patients was strongly favourable. CONCLUSION These data show that a combination of RAL 0.1% and glycolic acid 6% may be used in association with other topical anti-acne treatments (benzoyl peroxide and topical antibiotics) with an excellent tolerance.
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- B Dréno
- Department of Dermatology, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France.
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Sorg O, Tran C, Carraux P, Grand D, Hügin A, Didierjean L, Saurat JH. Spectral Properties of Topical Retinoids Prevent DNA Damage and Apoptosis After Acute UV-B Exposure in Hairless Mice¶. Photochem Photobiol 2005. [DOI: 10.1562/2004-10-01-ra-333r1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Panzella L, Manini P, Napolitano A, d'Ischia M. Free Radical Oxidation of (E)-Retinoic Acid by the Fenton Reagent: Competing Epoxidation and Oxidative Breakdown Pathways and Novel Products of 5,6-Epoxyretinoic Acid Transformation. Chem Res Toxicol 2004; 17:1716-24. [PMID: 15606149 DOI: 10.1021/tx049794b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The nature of the products formed by reaction of all-trans retinoic acid (1) and its major metabolite, 5,6-epoxyretinoic acid (2), with the Fenton reagent was investigated. Oxidation of 1 in a vigorously stirred biphasic medium (0.1 M phosphate buffer, pH 7.4/ethyl acetate 5:1 v/v) with Fe2+/EDTA complex (2 mol equiv) and a 10-fold excess of H2O2 proceeded smoothly to give a very complex mixture of products. Repeated TLC fractionation of the reaction mixture after methylation allowed isolation of the main products which were identified as 2 methyl ester, (7E)-7,8-epoxyretinoic acid methyl ester (6), all-(E)-2,6-dimethyl-8-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ylidene)-2,4,6-octatrienal (11), the novel (9E)-5,6,9,10-diepoxyretinoic acid methyl ester (7), and (9Z)-5,6,9,10-diepoxyretinoic acid methyl ester (8) (1:1 mixture of syn/anti isomers each), 5,6-epoxy-beta-ionone (9), 5,6-epoxy-beta-ionylideneacetaldehyde (10), and trace amounts of beta-ionone (12), beta-ionylideneacetaldehyde (13), and 4-oxoretinoic acid (3) methyl ester. When the oxidation was carried out with the substrate and the Fenton reagent at concentrations as low as 10 microM, the main detectable products were 2 methyl ester, 11, and 7/8. Under similar conditions, the epoxide 2 gave mainly products 7-10. A less efficient conversion of 1 and 2 but similar product patterns were observed with other oxidizing systems such as peroxidase/H2O2 and 13-hydroperoxyoctadecadienoic acid in the presence of Fe(II). Besides providing the first detailed insight into the products formed by reaction of a retinoid with the Fenton reagent, the results of this study disclose a novel nonenzymatic route from 1 to the epoxide 2 and offer an improved chemical basis to inquire into the mechanism of the antiinflammatory, antimutagenic, and cancer chemopreventive action of these retinoids.
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- Lucia Panzella
- Department of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Cinthia 4, I-80126 Naples, Italy
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Sorg O, Tran C, Carraux P, Didierjean L, Falson F, Saurat JH. Oxidative stress-independent depletion of epidermal vitamin A by UVA. J Invest Dermatol 2002; 118:513-8. [PMID: 11874492 DOI: 10.1046/j.0022-202x.2002.01674.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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In hairless mice, epidermal vitamin A (retinol and retinyl esters) is strongly decreased following a single exposure to UVB. Here, using the same mouse model, we studied the effects of UVA on epidermal vitamin A content, lipid peroxidation, and CRBP-I expression, as well as the putative prevention of vitamin A depletion or lipid peroxidation by topical alpha-tocopherol. An acute exposure to UVA completely depleted epidermal vitamin A with EC50 of 0.25 and 0.5 J per cm2 for retinyl esters and retinol, respectively; these values were 0.1 J per cm2 for both retinoids under UVB exposure. CRBP-I expression was increased 2-fold 8 h following UVA exposure (10 J per cm2), and this increase persisted for at least 16 h. A single UVA exposure induced a concentration-dependent epidermal lipid peroxidation (EC50 = 3.5 J per cm2) giving rise to 55.4 +/- 4.2 nmol lipid peroxides per g at 20 J per cm2, whereas UVB, up to 1 J per cm2, did not increase the basal concentration of 6.7 +/- 0.9 nmol lipid peroxides per g. On the other hand, topical menadione induced a concentration-dependent lipid peroxidation, but did not affect vitamin A content. Pretreatment with alpha-tocopherol (i) did not inhibit UV-induced vitamin A depletion, (ii) completely inhibited the increased lipid peroxidation induced by UVA or menadione, and (iii) accelerated reconstitution of epidermal vitamin A after UVB but not UVA induced depletion. Thus acute UVA induced both epidermal vitamin A depletion and lipid peroxidation, UVB induced only vitamin A depletion, and menadione induced only a lipid peroxidation; topical alpha-tocopherol prevented lipid peroxidation but not vitamin A depletion. These observations indicate (i) that CRBP-I neither provides protection to UVB- and UVA-induced epidermal vitamin A depletion, nor interferes significantly with reconstitution, and (ii) that the UV-induced vitamin A depletion and lipid peroxidation in mouse epidermis are unrelated processes. UV light does not destroy epidermal vitamin A through an oxidative stress but probably by a photochemical reaction in which UV radiations at about 325 nm give the corresponding activation energy.
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- Olivier Sorg
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Tran C, Sorg O, Carraux P, Didierjean L, Saurat JH. Topical delivery of retinoids counteracts the UVB-induced epidermal vitamin A depletion in hairless mouse. Photochem Photobiol 2001; 73:425-31. [PMID: 11332039 DOI: 10.1562/0031-8655(2001)073<0425:tdorct>2.0.co;2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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UVB irradiation depletes all-trans-retinol (ROL) and all-trans-retinyl esters (RE) from the hairless mouse epidermis. Prevention of this may be of relevance in counter-acting the long-term side effects of UVB exposure. We studied the effects of a topical treatment with natural retinoids before and after UVB exposure on three parameters involved in vitamin A metabolism: the amount of epidermal ROL and RE, the level of functional cellular retinol-binding protein I (CRBP-I), which is likely to protect ROL from UVB, as well as the cytosolic and microsomal enzyme activities which generate ROL and RE, i.e. all-trans-retinaldehyde (RAL) reductase, acylCoA:retinol acyltransferase (ARAT) and retinyl-ester hydrolase (REH). Topical pretreatment with retinoids promoted a dramatic increase of epidermal ROL, RE and CRBP-I levels, a transient increase of RAL reductase and ARAT activities as well as a decreased activity of REH, indicating a direction of epidermal vitamin A metabolism toward storage. In untreated mice UVB irradiation induced a depletion of epidermal ROL and RE in 10 min and a 50% decrease of CRBP-I after 24 h. In mice treated with topical retinoids, and then exposed to UVB, epidermal RE levels were higher than in vehicle-treated, nonirradiated mice. In contrast, ROL was as much depleted after UVB in pretreated as in untreated animals in spite of an induction of CRBP-I, indicating that CRBP-I does not actually protect ROL from UVB-induced depletion in this model. However, the reconstitution of both epidermal ROL and RE, after their depletion induced by UVB, was accelerated by previous topical treatment with RAL. Our results indicate that topical delivery of retinoids partly counteracts UVB-induced vitamin A depletion and promotes recovery.
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- C Tran
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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Virtanen M, Törmä H, Vahlquist A. Keratin 4 upregulation by retinoic acid in vivo: a sensitive marker for retinoid bioactivity in human epidermis. J Invest Dermatol 2000; 114:487-93. [PMID: 10692107 DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1747.2000.00901.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Retinoids affect keratinocyte differentiation and modulate the expression of many epidermal proteins, among them cellular retinoic acid-binding protein II and the family of cytokeratins. The upregulation of the former protein is a well-known phenomenon, whereas the retinoid-induced regulation of epidermal keratin expression is more complex and only partially understood. We studied the effect of topical retinoids on the expression in healthy skin of cellular retinoic acid-binding protein II, tazarotene-induced genes 1 and 2, several epidermal keratins (K1, K2e, and K10), and two mucous keratins (K4 and K13) known to appear in epidermis under certain abnormal conditions. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction experiments showed that the K4 expression was the one most overtly induced by 2 wk of open treatment with 0.05% of retinoic acid and tazarotene. Using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (TaqMan) and normalization of the mRNA values to beta-actin, the increase in K4 was found to be 100-1000-fold. In comparison, the expression of K13 and cellular retinoic acid-binding protein II was increased 10-50-fold, the K1 and K10 mRNA levels remained unchanged, and the K2e level decreased by a factor of 100-1000. In parallel biopsies, immunohistochemistry showed no change in K1, K2e, or K10 staining, but a strong de novo appearance of K4 in the granular layer after retinoid treatment. In a separate study, occlusive application of 0.025% retinoic acid in four healthy subjects produced a maximal K4 mRNA signal after 48 h and strong K4 staining after 80 h. Finally, a dose-response study showed that the de novo appearance of K4 can be utilized as a sensitive test for retinoid bioactivity in epidermis in vivo.
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- M Virtanen
- Department of Medical Sciences, Section of Dermatology and Venereology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Morel P, Vienne MP, Beylot C, Bonérandi JJ, Dréno B, Lehucher-Ceyrac D, Slimani S, Dupuy P. Clinical efficacy and safety of a topical combination of retinaldehyde 0.1% with erythromycin 4% in acne vulgaris. Clin Exp Dermatol 1999; 24:354-7. [PMID: 10564319 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.1999.00499.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The objective of this randomized, controlled, multicentre study was to assess the efficacy and safety of a topically applied retinaldehyde 0.1% gel in combination with a topical erythromycin 4% lotion for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Treatment consisted of applying either retinaldehyde or its vehicle every morning and erythromycin every evening for 8 weeks. Efficacy parameters were sequential lesion counts for papules and pustules, and a 6-point semiquantitative scale for comedones and microcysts. Safety parameters were local tolerance and adverse events. Of 74 recruited patients, 73 were appraisable for efficacy and safety. In both treatment groups, papules and pustules were reduced significantly at the end of treatment (P < 0.001), and no statistical difference was observed between the groups. Comedones and microcysts were significantly improved with retinaldehyde combined with erythromycin (P = 0.005), but not with erythromycin alone. However, no statistical difference between the groups could be demonstrated (test power, 50%). Local tolerance of the combined treatment group was very satisfactory, as only a few patients experienced local irritation. In conclusion, retinaldehyde combined with erythromycin appears to be a valuable topical therapy in polymorphic acne.
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- P Morel
- Saint-Louis Hospital, Dermatology Department, Paris, France
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Didierjean L, Sass JO, Carraux P, Grand D, Sorg O, Plum C, Nau H, Saurat JH. Topical 9-cis-retinaldehyde for delivery of 9-cis-retinoic acid in mouse skin. Exp Dermatol 1999; 8:199-203. [PMID: 10389637 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0625.1999.tb00371.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The 9-cis-retinoic acid (9cRA) is an endogenous ligand of retinoid X nuclear receptors (RXRs). Although the epidermis contains five times more RXRs than RARs, little is known on the activity of topical 9cRA. In order to circumvent surface isomerization of topically applied 9cRA into all-trans-retinoic acid (atRA), we used topical 9-cis-retinaldehyde (9cRAL) as a precursor of 9cRA, hypothesizing that keratinocytes would metabolize 9cRAL into 9-cis-retinoic acid (9cRA). Retinoid content was determined by HPLC analysis of mouse tail skin that had been washed after the application of 9cRAL (0.05% for 14 days) to evaluate the metabolites produced within the epidermis. Biologic activities of 9cRAL and atRAL were analysed by assessing hyperplastic and metaplastic responses, by determining epidermal thickness and the levels of mRNAs encoding for specific keratins. atRAL and derived retinoids were found in skin treated with either atRAL or 9cRAL. The metabolite pattern obtained with 9cRAL was similar to that obtained with atRAL except the presence in 9cRAL samples of an unidentified nonpolar metabolite. However, treatment with 9cRAL yielded higher atRAL and lower retinyl ester concentrations. The biologic activities (hyperplastic and metaplastic responses) resulting from topical application of 9cRAL were lower than those induced by atRAL or atRA at similar concentrations. Taken together, these data show that topical 9cRAL does not deliver significant amounts of 9cRA and exerts less biologic activity than atRAL. Contrary to atRAL, 9cRAL does not appear therefore as a pertinent candidate for topical use in humans.
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- L Didierjean
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Geneva and DHURDV, Switzerland
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Zouboulis CC, Seltmann H, Sass JO, Rühl R, Plum C, Hettmannsperger U, Blume-Peytavi U, Nau H, Orfanos CE. Retinoid signaling by all-trans retinoic acid and all-trans retinoyl-beta-D-glucuronide is attenuated by simultaneous exposure of human keratinocytes to retinol. J Invest Dermatol 1999; 112:157-64. [PMID: 9989790 DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1747.1999.00496.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Retinol and retinyl esters are converted with time to slowly increasing amounts of all-trans retinoic acid (RA) in cultured human keratinocytes. Exogenous RA has been shown to limit retinol oxidation and to increase retinol esterification. Because significant amounts of retinol are present in biologic systems, we examined whether RA and all-trans-retinoyl-beta-D-glucuronide (RAG) interact with retinol in exhibiting their activities on HaCaT keratinocytes maintained in a retinoid-free culture system. RA was more potent than RAG and retinol in inducing ultrastructural changes attributed to retinoids, inhibiting cell proliferation as well as enhancing keratin 19 expression. In addition, retinoids were able to induce cellular retinoic acid-binding protein II mRNA levels in the cultures, whereas early RA and late RAG activity was detected. The described biologic effects of RA and RAG were diminished by simultaneous cell exposure to retinol. HaCaT cells quickly metabolized retinol to retinyl esters and consequently to low amounts of RA. RA treatment led to an early high peak of cellular RA followed by reduction to trace amounts. Treatment with RAG resulted in constantly high cellular RAG and low RA levels. Under the combined RA and retinol treatment retinyl esters were increased and RA was reduced in HaCaT cells, whereas extracellular RA levels were similar to those obtained by RA alone. On the other hand, the combination of RAG and retinol resulted in higher extracellular RAG, similar cellular RAG, and lower cellular RA levels than those obtained by RAG alone without any change in retinyl esters. This study demonstrates that retinoid signaling by RA and RAG is attenuated by simultaneous exposure of HaCaT keratinocytes in vitro to retinol. The presence of retinol in the medium alters the rate of RA or RAG metabolism and thus cellular RA concentrations. The intensity of retinoid signal is probably dependent on cellular RA levels. The resulting "antagonism" among retinoids is consistent with the presence of an auto-regulatory mechanism in human keratinocytes offering protection against excessive accumulation of cellular RA.
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- C C Zouboulis
- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Benjamin Franklin, The Free University of Berlin, Germany
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Creidi P, Vienne MP, Ochonisky S, Lauze C, Turlier V, Lagarde JM, Dupuy P. Profilometric evaluation of photodamage after topical retinaldehyde and retinoic acid treatment. J Am Acad Dermatol 1998; 39:960-5. [PMID: 9843009 DOI: 10.1016/s0190-9622(98)70270-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We compared the activity and tolerance profile of a 0.05% retinaldehyde cream with a 0.05% retinoic acid cream and the retinaldehyde vehicle in patients with photodamaged skin of the face. METHODS A silicone replica of the left crow's feet area was taken at baseline and at weeks 18 and 44. Skin replicas were then analyzed by means of an optical profilometry technique. Standard wrinkle and roughness features were then calculated and statistically analyzed. The tolerance profile of the test products was also clinically evaluated during the entire study. RESULTS A total of 125 patients (40 in the retinoic acid group, 40 in the retinaldehyde group, and 45 in the vehicle group) were studied. At week 18, a significant reduction of the wrinkle and roughness features was observed with both retinaldehyde and retinoic acid. At week 44, a less pronounced reduction was demonstrated in both active groups. No statistically significant changes were observed with the retinaldehyde vehicle at any assessment point. A total of 135 patients constituted the safety population. Retinaldehyde was well tolerated during the entire study. In contrast, retinoic acid caused more local irritation, and affected compliance of the patients. CONCLUSION Retinaldehyde was efficacious and well tolerated in patients with photodamage.
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- P Creidi
- Department of Functional Dermatology, University Hospital, Besançon, France
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Chatellard-Gruaz D, Randolph RK, Hagens G, Saurat JH, Siegenthaler G. Differentiation of human epidermal keratinocytes is accompanied by increased expression of CRABP-II and increased cellular concentration of retinoic acids: retention of newly synthesized retinoic acids by CRABP-II. J Lipid Res 1998. [DOI: 10.1016/s0022-2275(20)32523-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Bailly J, Crettaz M, Schifflers MH, Marty JP. In vitro metabolism by human skin and fibroblasts of retinol, retinal and retinoic acid. Exp Dermatol 1998; 7:27-34. [PMID: 9517919 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0625.1998.tb00299.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The metabolism of radio-labelled retinol, retinal and retinoic acid by fresh human skin as well as by human dermal fibroblasts have been investigated in vitro. Surgically removed human skin biopsies were placed at the air liquid interface, and treated topically for 24 h with retinoids. At the end of the treatment period, epidermis and dermis were separated by heat. Epidermis, dermis and medium were subsequently extracted and resulting fractions were analysed by HPLC. Dermal fibroblast cultures were treated and analysed in a comparable manner. Topical application of retinoids resulted in gradient concentrations within the skin. For each fraction, metabolites and unchanged product proportions were determined by HPLC. After treatment with retinol and retinal, low but significant amounts of retinoic acid were detected in the epidermis, as well as in the dermis (30 pmol to 90 pmol). In comparison, treatments with retinoic acid itself, led to higher level of retinoic acid in the epidermis and in the dermis (respectively 2050 and 420 pmol). Cultured human dermal fibroblasts, treated with retinol and retinal, formed retinoic acid as well as several other metabolites (retinol esters, reduction of retinal to retinol...). Taken together, our results are consistent with an action of retinol or retinal on the skin via a retinoic acid formation and a metabolic function of the dermis.
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- J Bailly
- Zyma S.A. Development Department, Nyon, Switzerland.
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Sass JO, Didierjean L, Carraux P, Plum C, Nau H, Saurat JH. Metabolism of topical retinaldehyde and retinol by mouse skin in vivo: predominant formation of retinyl esters and identification of 14-hydroxy-4, 14-retro-retinol. Exp Dermatol 1996; 5:267-71. [PMID: 8981025 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0625.1996.tb00128.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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We have previously shown that retinaldehyde (RAL), a natural metabolite of beta-carotene and retinol (ROL), can be used topically in human skin and exerts biological activity; it may be a convenient way to deliver multipotential vitamin A activity in epidermis. RAL can be converted enzymatically into 2 pathways: one leads to ROL (and then retinyl esters), the other to retinoic acid (RA). The aim of the present study was 2-fold: (i) to see if RAL is metabolised in vivo when topically applied on mouse skin, and (ii) if so, to analyse the occurrence and relative importance of the 2 metabolic pathways as compared to ROL. We studied by HPLC the metabolites detectable in mouse tail skin upon topical application of RAL and ROL. As compared to vehicle-treated controls, RAL-treated mouse skin contained low amounts of all-trans RA and 13-cis-RA, whereas ROL content increased 10-fold and retinyl esters 30-fold after RAL application. As compared to RAL, ROL-treated mouse skin showed no detectable RA, slightly less retinyl esters but a significant amount of 14-hydroxy-4, 14-retro-ROL (14-HRR), a metabolite not previously reported in the skin. 14-HRR was the predominant polar metabolite of ROL. These data indicate that keratinocytes metabolise topical RAL, thus confirming the concept of using RAL as a precursor. Both pathways are used but in significantly different proportions. Thus, only a low proportion of RAL is metabolised into all-trans-RA, which may explain the low irritancy profile of topical RAL and supports the concept of a controlled delivery of ligands. That keratinocytes predominantly channel RAL into storage forms indicates that RAL should also be considered as a convenient way to load the epidermis with vitamin A. The detection of 14-HRR, a metabolite not previously reported in skin, that promotes growth of B Iymphocytes and activation of T Iymphocytes, suggests distinct potentials of topical ROL and RAL.
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- J O Sass
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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