Altered regulation of collagen metabolism in scleroderma fibroblasts grown within three-dimensional collagen gels.

abstract：:It is widely recognized that tobacco smoke causes skin pigmentation. No studies, however, have directly evaluated the mechanisms of the changes in smoker's skin pigmentation. In this study, when cultured with water-soluble tobacco smoke extract, the human epidermal melanocytes grew to a large size and produced more me...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Nakamura M,Ueda Y,Hayashi M,Kato H,Furuhashi T,Morita A

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Detergents irritate skin and affect skin barrier homeostasis. In this study, healthy skin was exposed to 1% sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) in water for 24 h. Biopsies were taken 6 h to 8 days post exposure. Lipid patterns were stained in situ and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to examine mRNA express...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Törmä H,Berne B

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quercetin, glycosylated form of flavonoid compound, has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, we have investigated the effects of quercetin on skin lesion, high-mobility group box (HMGB)1 cascade signalling and inflammation in atopic dermatitis (AD) mouse model. AD-like lesion was induced...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Karuppagounder V,Arumugam S,Thandavarayan RA,Pitchaimani V,Sreedhar R,Afrin R,Harima M,Suzuki H,Nomoto M,Miyashita S,Suzuki K,Nakamura M,Watanabe K

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The skin forms a barrier that prevents dehydration and keeps us safe from pathogens. To ensure proper function, the skin possesses a myriad of stem cell populations that are essential for maintenance and repair upon damage. In order to protect, the skin is also an active immunological site, with abundant resident immu...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Agudo J

更新日期：2020-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Immune escape mechanisms of cancers include some of the mechanisms normally used for immune homeostasis, particular those preventing autoimmunity; one of these is the polarisation of myeloid cells. Thereby, tumors, i.e. the cancerous and stromal cells, also condition distant sites like spleen and bone marrow via solub...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Becker JC

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1 alpha), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) are 3 cytokines that play a key rôle in cutaneous homeostasis and in the immunopathogenesis of a number of dermatologic diseases. Most studies have focused on their production by keratinocytes and Langerhans ce...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Boehm KD,Yun JK,Strohl KP,Elmets CA

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We characterized the melanogenic apparatus in a family of transplantable gerbil melanomas (melanotic and amelanotic) using a combination of biophysical, ultrastructural and biochemical methods. Melanotic melanomas produced pure eumelanin but in vesiculo-globular melanosomes ('pheomelanosomes'); the eumelanosomes, char...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Plonka PM,Slominski AT,Pajak S,Urbanska K

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study assessed the molecular mechanism underlying ultraviolet (UV) B radiation-induced inhibition of the expression of the adhesion molecule ICAM-1 in human antigen-presenting cells (APC). UVB radiation-induced inhibition of ICAM-I expression in human peripheral blood monocytes was associated with the gene...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Grewe M,Stege H,Vink A,Klammer M,Ruzicka T,Roza L,Krutmann J

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Activation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) has been shown to have an important role in skin barrier function by regulating differentiation and lipid synthesis in keratinocytes. Oat (Avena sativa) has long been used as a soothing agent to relieve skin irritations, and the clinical benefits of top...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Chon SH,Tannahill R,Yao X,Southall MD,Pappas A

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The early growth response (Egr)-1 is a transcriptional factor which plays an important role in the regulation of cell growth, differentiation, cell survival and immune responses. Emerging evidences including our data demonstrate that the Egr-1 expression is up-regulated in the psoriatic skin lesions. The purpose of th...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Jeong SH,Kim HJ,Jang Y,Ryu WI,Lee H,Kim JH,Bae HC,Choi JE,Kye YC,Son SW

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atopic dermatitis (AD) is related to immunoglobulin E (IgE) production, and a type-1 and type-2 helper T cell (Th1/Th2) imbalance has been hypothesized as the aetiology. While itching and scratching are important factors in the development of dermatitis, the mechanisms underlying these phenomena are poorly understood....

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Hashimoto Y,Takaoka A,Sugimoto M,Honma Y,Sakurai T,Futaki N,Arai I

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is likely general consensus within the skin research community that cell cycle control is critical to epidermal homeostasis and disease. The current predominant model proposes that keratinocytes switch off DNA replication and undergo cell cycle and cell growth arrest as they initiate terminal differentiation. Ho...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Gandarillas A,Freije A

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The best characterized signalling pathway employed by transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) is the Smad pathway. We focused on Smad4, because it is essential for the activation of Smad-dependent target genes. We aimed to explore the possibility of inhibiting scar formation after wounding by blocking TGF-β signalling...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Tan WQ,Gao ZJ,Xu JH,Yao HP

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A feature of black African hair is an apparent increased fragility of the hair shaft compared to other ethnic groups (as measured by the tensile force needed to break the hair fibre). This has certain similarities to that reported for trichorrhexis nodosa (weathering secondary to physical damage) and trichothiodystrop...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Khumalo NP,Dawber RP,Ferguson DJ

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potentially severe side effects of systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressants used in Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) call for novel therapeutic approaches. In this context, pharmacological inhibition of major pathogenic signalling effectors represents a promising alternative. However, we have also shown that overinh...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Hariton WVJ,Galichet A,Vanden Berghe T,Overmiller AM,Mahoney MG,Declercq W,Müller EJ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis is a 'pacemaker' in dermatology. Substantial progress has been made regarding our understanding of its pathophysiology and genetic background, fuelling developments in cutaneous biology in general. Besides, the clinical perspective on psoriasis is currently changing, taking into consideration comorbidity and...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Boehncke S,Boehncke WH

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The high-frequency electrical conductance of tape-stripped human skin in vivo can be used to evaluate the hydration profile of Stratum corneum (SC). Tape-stripping provides access to the underlying SC layers, and the conductance of these layers (as measured by the Skicon instrument) correlates well with their water co...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Boncheva M,de Sterke J,Caspers PJ,Puppels GJ

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have characterized a stereospecific transport mechanism for L-dopa into human epidermal Langerhans cells (LCs). It is different from any other amino acid transport system. It is highly concentrative, largely pH-independent, and independent of exogenous Na+, glucose and oxygen, and fuelled by a renewable intracellul...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Falck B,Bendsoe N,Ronquist G

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CD44 is a family of cell-surface receptors on human lymphocytes that act as co-stimulatory molecules leading to the induction of effector functions in T cells. We have analyzed primary cutaneous malignant melanomas with clinical and histologic signs of tumor regression using immunohistochemistry and observed the predo...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Weimann TK,Wagner C,Goos M,Wagner SN

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune subepidermal blistering skin disease and is characterized by the presence of autoantibodies directed against the hemidesmosomal proteins BP180 and BP230 that can be detected in the skin and serum of BP patients. Histologically, the dermal infiltration of eosinophil...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Simon D,Borradori L,Simon HU

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic pruritus (CP) is defined by itching lasting 6 weeks or more and is known to be both a highly prevalent and burdensome symptom of many pruritogenic diseases. Its status as a symptom has many implications mainly that the symptom should evolve and subside with the disease. However, according to the clinical exper...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Ständer S

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiotensin II (Ang II) stimulation has been shown to regulate proliferation of skin fibroblasts and the production of extracellular matrix, which are very important processes in skin wound healing and fibrosis; however, there is little knowledge about the mechanisms involved in this process. We investigated the molec...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Zhang GY,Li X,Yi CG,Pan H,He GD,Yu Q,Jiang LF,Xu WH,Li ZJ,Ding J,Lin DS,Gao WY

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During aging, increases in the number of senescent cells are seen in various tissues. On the other hand, stem cells play crucial roles in tissue repair and homeostasis. Therefore, it is likely that stem cells give rise to new cells that replace senescent cells. However, how stem cells contribute to homeostasis in the ...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Ohgo S,Hasegawa S,Hasebe Y,Mizutani H,Nakata S,Akamatsu H

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glomuvenous malformations (GVM) are hamartomas characterized histologically by glomus cells, which should be distinguished from glomus tumors. Familial GVM are rare, often present as multiple lesions, and exhibit familial aggregation, with autosomal dominant transmission. GVM are caused by mutations of the glomulin (G...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Borroni RG,Narula N,Diegoli M,Grasso M,Concardi M,Rosso R,Cerica A,Brazzelli V,Arbustini E

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychological factors are believed to play a role in the pathogenesis of alopecia areata (AA), a frequently encountered hair disorder. In our study, statistically significant elevation of psychological stress was felt by AA patients prior hair loss compared with control, which was strongly believed contributory to hai...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Kim HS,Cho DH,Kim HJ,Lee JY,Cho BK,Park HJ

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diminished suppressive capacity of regulatory T cells (Treg) has been demonstrated in blood and in lesional skin of psoriatic patients. Treatment with anti-TNFα restored the number and function of circulating Treg in psoriasis. We aimed to study Treg in the skin of psoriatic patients undergoing topical treatment with ...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Keijsers RR,Joosten I,Hendriks AG,Koenen HJ,van Erp PE,van de Kerkhof PC

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the inherited blistering skin disease, recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), there is clinical heterogeneity with variable scarring and susceptibility to malignancy. Currently, however, there are few biochemical markers of tissue inflammation or disease progression. We assessed whether the non-histone ...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Petrof G,Abdul-Wahab A,Proudfoot L,Pramanik R,Mellerio JE,McGrath JA

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last decade, significant progress has been made in understanding skin cancer cell death resistance mechanisms, and a number of new treatment strategies have been developed. Systematic approach genomic studies of various cancer types have opened new possibilities for the development of anticancer therapies. Howe...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Feoktistova M,Panayotova-Dimitrova D

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to determine whether a broad-spectrum liposomal sunscreen with a very high sun protection factor (Daylong actinica) can prevent damage induced by ultraviolet (UV) irradiation in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) and healthy controls (HCs) under standardised conditions. In 20 patients w...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Patsinakidis N,Wenzel J,Landmann A,Koch R,Gerß J,Luger TA,Metze D,Surber C,Kuhn A

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) has become a mainstay in many areas of skin research. To enable quantitative analysis, it is necessary to analyse expression of reference genes (RGs) for normalization of target gene expression. The selection of reliable RGs therefore has an important impact on...

journal_title：Experimental dermatology

authors： Beer L,Mlitz V,Gschwandtner M,Berger T,Narzt MS,Gruber F,Brunner PM,Tschachler E,Mildner M

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00