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- Title
Scallop shell extract promotes recovery from UV-B-induced damage in rat skin epidermal layer.
- Authors
Yun Chun Liu; Torita, Akane; Hasegawa, Yasushi
- Abstract
It has been previously reported that scallop shell extract can protect keratinocyte cells against UV-B-induced damage in vitro by acting as an antioxidant and a growth promoter. To establish the growth promoting activity of scallop shell extract, the effect was investigated in vivo. Exposure of rat dorsal skin to UV-B caused the formation of erythema and eschar. Either the scallop shell extract or vehicle (water) was applied once a day for 5 days to the injured dorsal area and the area of the erythema and eschar was estimated using National Institute of Health (NIH) image software. Wound healing of the erythema and eschar was clearly promoted after application of scallop shell extract when compared to application of the vehicle control. Histological studies indicated that scallop shell extract promoted the recovery of the epidermal layer. These results suggest that scallop shell extract activates rat keratinocyte cells and promotes the turnover of skin stratum corneum. This conclusion was also supported by measurement of the turnover rate of the stratum corneum. Therefore, scallop shell extract may be effective in protecting skin against UV-B.
- Subjects
FISHERY sciences; SCALLOP fisheries; KERATINOCYTES; CELLS; RATS; SKIN; ERYTHEMA; ESKERS; FISHERIES
- Publication
Fisheries Science, 2006, Vol 72, Issue 2, p388
- ISSN
0919-9268
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1444-2906.2006.01161.x