期刊
MOLECULES
卷 26, 期 19, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/molecules26196040
关键词
hyperpigmentation; Dalbergia parviflora; tyrosinase; human melanocyte
资金
- Thailand Research Fund through The Royal Golden Jubilee for PhD program [PHD/0116/2559]
- Natural Product Biotechnology Research Unit
- GRU [6205633003-1]
The study found that cajanin can effectively inhibit proliferation and reduce melanin content in human melanoma cells by decreasing the expression levels of proteins such as MITF, rather than directly inhibiting enzymatic activity. This suggests the potential of cajanin as an effective treatment for human hyperpigmented disorders.
Despite its classification as a non-life-threatening disease, increased skin pigmentation adversely affects quality of life and leads to loss of self-confidence. Until now, there are no recommended remedies with high efficacy and human safety for hyperpigmentation. This study aimed to investigate anti-melanogenic activity and underlying mechanism of cajanin, an isoflavonoid extracted from Dalbergia parviflora Roxb. (Leguminosae) in human melanin-producing cells. Culture with 50 mu M cajanin for 48-72 h significantly suppressed proliferation in human melanoma MNT1 cells assessed via MTT viability assay. Interestingly, cajanin also efficiently diminished melanin content in MNT1 cells with the half maximum inhibitory concentration (IC50) at 77.47 +/- 9.28 mu M. Instead of direct inactivating enzymatic function of human tyrosinase, down-regulated mRNA and protein expression levels of MITF and downstream melanogenic enzymes, including tyrosinase, TRP-1 and Dct (TRP-2) were observed in MNT1 cells treated with 50 mu M cajanin for 24-72 h. Correspondingly, treatment with cajanin modulated the signaling pathway of CREB and ERK which both regulate MITF expression level. Targeted suppression on MITF-related proteins in human melanin-producing cells strengthens the potential development of cajanin as an effective treatment for human hyperpigmented disorders.
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