Impaired Angiogenesis and Th1/Th17 Polarization: A Possible Explanation for the Decreased Incidence of Rosacea in the Aged
ABSTRACT Background Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin disorder characterized by frequent facial flushing, erythema, telangiectasia, and papules, with a higher incidence observed in individuals aged 30−50 years and a tendency to decrease in the elderly. This age‐related decline in incidence drew...
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| description | ABSTRACT Background Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin disorder characterized by frequent facial flushing, erythema, telangiectasia, and papules, with a higher incidence observed in individuals aged 30−50 years and a tendency to decrease in the elderly. This age‐related decline in incidence drew our attention to further explore the relationship between rosacea pathogenesis and aging. Methods We analyzed the incidence of rosacea across 8340 individuals without systemic diseases. The effects of LL37‐induced rosacea‐like erythema and inflammation were evaluated in both young and aged mice. Immunofluorescence analysis was performed to assess microvessel density, whereas the expression levels of angiogenesis‐related factors, including matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and vascular endothelial growth factor α (VEGFα), were quantified. Additionally, immune responses were assessed at both the cellular and systemic levels. Results Aged mice displayed milder LL37‐induced rosacea‐like erythema and inflammation compared to their young counterparts. Immunofluorescence analysis revealed a decrease in microvessel density in rosacea models of the aged group. The expression of angiogenesis‐related factors, including MMPs and VEGFα, was decreased in aged mice compared to young mice, indicating a reduced responsiveness to LL37 stimulation. Furthermore, we found that suppressed Th1‐ and Th17‐polarized immune responses, one of the major pathogenic mechanisms of rosacea, were reduced in aged mice in response to LL37 stimulation at both cellular and systemic levels. Conclusion The findings suggest that impaired angiogenesis and attenuated Th1/Th17 immune responses underlie the age‐related decline in rosacea incidence. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-22db78a15ad9403ea9b4f2e43b6da2be2024-12-26T14:35:28ZengWileyImmunity, Inflammation and Disease2050-45272024-12-011212n/an/a10.1002/iid3.70108Impaired Angiogenesis and Th1/Th17 Polarization: A Possible Explanation for the Decreased Incidence of Rosacea in the AgedJuan Long0Zhili Deng1Mengting Chen2Tangxiele Liu3Department of Dermatology The Affiliated Children's Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (Hunan Children's Hospital) Changsha ChinaDepartment of Dermatology Xiangya Hospital, Central South University Changsha ChinaDepartment of Dermatology Xiangya Hospital, Central South University Changsha ChinaDepartment of Dermatology The Affiliated Children's Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (Hunan Children's Hospital) Changsha ChinaABSTRACT Background Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin disorder characterized by frequent facial flushing, erythema, telangiectasia, and papules, with a higher incidence observed in individuals aged 30−50 years and a tendency to decrease in the elderly. This age‐related decline in incidence drew our attention to further explore the relationship between rosacea pathogenesis and aging. Methods We analyzed the incidence of rosacea across 8340 individuals without systemic diseases. The effects of LL37‐induced rosacea‐like erythema and inflammation were evaluated in both young and aged mice. Immunofluorescence analysis was performed to assess microvessel density, whereas the expression levels of angiogenesis‐related factors, including matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and vascular endothelial growth factor α (VEGFα), were quantified. Additionally, immune responses were assessed at both the cellular and systemic levels. Results Aged mice displayed milder LL37‐induced rosacea‐like erythema and inflammation compared to their young counterparts. Immunofluorescence analysis revealed a decrease in microvessel density in rosacea models of the aged group. The expression of angiogenesis‐related factors, including MMPs and VEGFα, was decreased in aged mice compared to young mice, indicating a reduced responsiveness to LL37 stimulation. Furthermore, we found that suppressed Th1‐ and Th17‐polarized immune responses, one of the major pathogenic mechanisms of rosacea, were reduced in aged mice in response to LL37 stimulation at both cellular and systemic levels. Conclusion The findings suggest that impaired angiogenesis and attenuated Th1/Th17 immune responses underlie the age‐related decline in rosacea incidence.https://doi.org/10.1002/iid3.70108angiogenesisincidenceLL37rosaceaTh1/Th17 polarization |
| spellingShingle | Juan Long Zhili Deng Mengting Chen Tangxiele Liu Impaired Angiogenesis and Th1/Th17 Polarization: A Possible Explanation for the Decreased Incidence of Rosacea in the Aged Immunity, Inflammation and Disease angiogenesis incidence LL37 rosacea Th1/Th17 polarization |
| title | Impaired Angiogenesis and Th1/Th17 Polarization: A Possible Explanation for the Decreased Incidence of Rosacea in the Aged |
| title_full | Impaired Angiogenesis and Th1/Th17 Polarization: A Possible Explanation for the Decreased Incidence of Rosacea in the Aged |
| title_fullStr | Impaired Angiogenesis and Th1/Th17 Polarization: A Possible Explanation for the Decreased Incidence of Rosacea in the Aged |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impaired Angiogenesis and Th1/Th17 Polarization: A Possible Explanation for the Decreased Incidence of Rosacea in the Aged |
| title_short | Impaired Angiogenesis and Th1/Th17 Polarization: A Possible Explanation for the Decreased Incidence of Rosacea in the Aged |
| title_sort | impaired angiogenesis and th1 th17 polarization a possible explanation for the decreased incidence of rosacea in the aged |
| topic | angiogenesis incidence LL37 rosacea Th1/Th17 polarization |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/iid3.70108 |
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