The effect of saffron serum on collagen density, inflammatory gene expression, and autophagy in UVB-exposed Wistar rats

Background Skin aging is a complex biological phenomenon influenced by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Photoaging can be prevented by applying phytochemicals that have sun-protective properties. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of saffron serum to restore collagen density and autophagy proc...

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Main Authors: Chitra Octavia, Julia Windi Gunadi, Oeij Anindita Adhika, Lani Ishak, Diana Krisanti Jasaputra, Alexandrina Everdine Rosali, Ardo Sanjaya
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Published: Faculty of Medicine Trisakti University 2024-12-01
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author Chitra Octavia
Julia Windi Gunadi
Oeij Anindita Adhika
Lani Ishak
Diana Krisanti Jasaputra
Alexandrina Everdine Rosali
Ardo Sanjaya
author_facet Chitra Octavia
Julia Windi Gunadi
Oeij Anindita Adhika
Lani Ishak
Diana Krisanti Jasaputra
Alexandrina Everdine Rosali
Ardo Sanjaya
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description Background Skin aging is a complex biological phenomenon influenced by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Photoaging can be prevented by applying phytochemicals that have sun-protective properties. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of saffron serum to restore collagen density and autophagy processes and reduce inflammatory gene expression in UVB-exposed Wistar rats. Methods An experimental laboratory study was conducted involving 20 male Wistar rats that were divided into 4 groups: control, UVB, UVB + base serum, UVB + saffron serum exposed to UVB radiation for 5 weeks with a total dose of 3100 mJ/cm2. The skin was extracted then underwent Masson Trichrome staining and real-time PCR to obtain collagen density and gene expression. Results The gene expression of MMP1, IL6, TNFá, LC3, and p62 was significantly increased in the UVB group compared to the control group. Topical administration of saffron serum significantly increased collagen density (p=0.001). Induction by UVB significantly increased LC3 (p=0.020) and p62 (p=0.030) gene expression, indicating an inhibition of autophagy. The saffron serum might modulate autophagy by increasing LC3, but not significant (p=0.495) and significantly decreasing p62 gene expression (p=0.001). As for MMP1, IL6, and TNFá, no significant decrease in gene expression was found in the UVB + saffron serum group compared to the UVB group. Conclusion Saffron serum increases collagen density and modulates autophagy in the skin of UVB-exposed Wistar rats. Inflammatory markers were increased after UVB induction, but no differences were found after saffron serum topical administration.
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spelling doaj-art-41de24b6cfe247ec914856ca1c5664c42024-12-13T07:38:25ZengFaculty of Medicine Trisakti UniversityUniversa Medicina2407-22301907-30622024-12-0143310.18051/UnivMed.2024.v43.329-339The effect of saffron serum on collagen density, inflammatory gene expression, and autophagy in UVB-exposed Wistar ratsChitra Octavia0Julia Windi Gunadi1Oeij Anindita Adhika2Lani Ishak3Diana Krisanti Jasaputra4Alexandrina Everdine Rosali5Ardo Sanjaya6Master Program of Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Bandung, IndonesiaMaster Program of Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Bandung, Indonesia; Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Bandung, IndonesiaDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Bandung, IndonesiaMaster Program of Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Bandung, IndonesiaMaster Program of Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Bandung, Indonesia; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Bandung, IndonesiaMaster Program of Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Bandung, IndonesiaDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Bandung, Indonesia Background Skin aging is a complex biological phenomenon influenced by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Photoaging can be prevented by applying phytochemicals that have sun-protective properties. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of saffron serum to restore collagen density and autophagy processes and reduce inflammatory gene expression in UVB-exposed Wistar rats. Methods An experimental laboratory study was conducted involving 20 male Wistar rats that were divided into 4 groups: control, UVB, UVB + base serum, UVB + saffron serum exposed to UVB radiation for 5 weeks with a total dose of 3100 mJ/cm2. The skin was extracted then underwent Masson Trichrome staining and real-time PCR to obtain collagen density and gene expression. Results The gene expression of MMP1, IL6, TNFá, LC3, and p62 was significantly increased in the UVB group compared to the control group. Topical administration of saffron serum significantly increased collagen density (p=0.001). Induction by UVB significantly increased LC3 (p=0.020) and p62 (p=0.030) gene expression, indicating an inhibition of autophagy. The saffron serum might modulate autophagy by increasing LC3, but not significant (p=0.495) and significantly decreasing p62 gene expression (p=0.001). As for MMP1, IL6, and TNFá, no significant decrease in gene expression was found in the UVB + saffron serum group compared to the UVB group. Conclusion Saffron serum increases collagen density and modulates autophagy in the skin of UVB-exposed Wistar rats. Inflammatory markers were increased after UVB induction, but no differences were found after saffron serum topical administration. https://univmed.org/ejurnal/index.php/medicina/article/view/1646UVBcollagen densityMMP1IL6TNFαautophagy
spellingShingle Chitra Octavia
Julia Windi Gunadi
Oeij Anindita Adhika
Lani Ishak
Diana Krisanti Jasaputra
Alexandrina Everdine Rosali
Ardo Sanjaya
The effect of saffron serum on collagen density, inflammatory gene expression, and autophagy in UVB-exposed Wistar rats
Universa Medicina
UVB
collagen density
MMP1
IL6
TNFα
autophagy
title The effect of saffron serum on collagen density, inflammatory gene expression, and autophagy in UVB-exposed Wistar rats
title_full The effect of saffron serum on collagen density, inflammatory gene expression, and autophagy in UVB-exposed Wistar rats
title_fullStr The effect of saffron serum on collagen density, inflammatory gene expression, and autophagy in UVB-exposed Wistar rats
title_full_unstemmed The effect of saffron serum on collagen density, inflammatory gene expression, and autophagy in UVB-exposed Wistar rats
title_short The effect of saffron serum on collagen density, inflammatory gene expression, and autophagy in UVB-exposed Wistar rats
title_sort effect of saffron serum on collagen density inflammatory gene expression and autophagy in uvb exposed wistar rats
topic UVB
collagen density
MMP1
IL6
TNFα
autophagy
url https://univmed.org/ejurnal/index.php/medicina/article/view/1646
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