The Role of Oleuropein, Derived from Olives, in Human Skin Fibroblast Cells: Investigating the Underlying Molecular Mechanisms of Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities

Oleuropein is the main compound in olives, producing a relatively bitter taste for unprocessed and raw olives. It has been dramatically applied in herbal and traditional medicine and contains several biological functions, anti-inflammatory effects, antimicrobial characteristics, and anticancer and a...

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Main Authors: Vahid Asghariazar, Fatemeh Vahidian, Arash Karimi, Soheil Abbaspour-Ravasjani, Behzad Mansoori, Elham Safarzadeh
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-01-01
Series:International Journal of Clinical Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/8827501
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author Vahid Asghariazar
Fatemeh Vahidian
Arash Karimi
Soheil Abbaspour-Ravasjani
Behzad Mansoori
Elham Safarzadeh
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Fatemeh Vahidian
Arash Karimi
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description Oleuropein is the main compound in olives, producing a relatively bitter taste for unprocessed and raw olives. It has been dramatically applied in herbal and traditional medicine and contains several biological functions, anti-inflammatory effects, antimicrobial characteristics, and anticancer and antioxidant activities. The present study dealt with the cytotoxic effect, reactive oxygen species (ROS) suppressor, and wound-healing activity of oleuropein on normal skin cells. Oleuropein’s cytotoxic and apoptotic effects were evaluated using MTT, flow cytometry, and DAPI staining. Moreover, oleuropein’s possible free radical scavenging properties were studied through several methods, including the 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ABTS tests. The scratch assay was performed for wound-healing features, and qRT-PCR evaluated the expression of apoptosis-associated genes. Oleuropein was found to have a cytotoxic effect on skin cells at higher exposure doses. Apoptosis was induced in the flow cytometry histogram of the cells treated with oleuropein. The results also revealed the strong anti-inflammation and antioxidant effect of oleuropein. They suggested that more studies are necessary to assess the possible pharmacological use of oleuropein to prevent or decrease skin-related diseases.
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spelling doaj-art-8af94024771b4d629a631595c4aad7a72024-12-02T08:57:10ZengWileyInternational Journal of Clinical Practice1742-12412024-01-01202410.1155/2024/8827501The Role of Oleuropein, Derived from Olives, in Human Skin Fibroblast Cells: Investigating the Underlying Molecular Mechanisms of Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory ActivitiesVahid Asghariazar0Fatemeh Vahidian1Arash Karimi2Soheil Abbaspour-Ravasjani3Behzad Mansoori4Elham Safarzadeh5Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Research CenterFaculty of MedicineNutrition Research CenterDrug Applied Research CenterThe Wistar Institute, Cellular, and Molecular Oncogenesis ProgramCancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Research CenterOleuropein is the main compound in olives, producing a relatively bitter taste for unprocessed and raw olives. It has been dramatically applied in herbal and traditional medicine and contains several biological functions, anti-inflammatory effects, antimicrobial characteristics, and anticancer and antioxidant activities. The present study dealt with the cytotoxic effect, reactive oxygen species (ROS) suppressor, and wound-healing activity of oleuropein on normal skin cells. Oleuropein’s cytotoxic and apoptotic effects were evaluated using MTT, flow cytometry, and DAPI staining. Moreover, oleuropein’s possible free radical scavenging properties were studied through several methods, including the 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ABTS tests. The scratch assay was performed for wound-healing features, and qRT-PCR evaluated the expression of apoptosis-associated genes. Oleuropein was found to have a cytotoxic effect on skin cells at higher exposure doses. Apoptosis was induced in the flow cytometry histogram of the cells treated with oleuropein. The results also revealed the strong anti-inflammation and antioxidant effect of oleuropein. They suggested that more studies are necessary to assess the possible pharmacological use of oleuropein to prevent or decrease skin-related diseases.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/8827501
spellingShingle Vahid Asghariazar
Fatemeh Vahidian
Arash Karimi
Soheil Abbaspour-Ravasjani
Behzad Mansoori
Elham Safarzadeh
The Role of Oleuropein, Derived from Olives, in Human Skin Fibroblast Cells: Investigating the Underlying Molecular Mechanisms of Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities
International Journal of Clinical Practice
title The Role of Oleuropein, Derived from Olives, in Human Skin Fibroblast Cells: Investigating the Underlying Molecular Mechanisms of Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities
title_full The Role of Oleuropein, Derived from Olives, in Human Skin Fibroblast Cells: Investigating the Underlying Molecular Mechanisms of Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities
title_fullStr The Role of Oleuropein, Derived from Olives, in Human Skin Fibroblast Cells: Investigating the Underlying Molecular Mechanisms of Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities
title_full_unstemmed The Role of Oleuropein, Derived from Olives, in Human Skin Fibroblast Cells: Investigating the Underlying Molecular Mechanisms of Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities
title_short The Role of Oleuropein, Derived from Olives, in Human Skin Fibroblast Cells: Investigating the Underlying Molecular Mechanisms of Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities
title_sort role of oleuropein derived from olives in human skin fibroblast cells investigating the underlying molecular mechanisms of cytotoxicity and antioxidant and anti inflammatory activities
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/8827501
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