HelixComplex snail mucus as a potential technology against O(3) induced skin damage

Mucus form H. aspersa muller has been reported to have several therapeutic proprieties, such as antimicrobial activity, skin protection and wound repair. In this study, we have analyzed H. aspersa mucus (Helixcomplex) bio-adhesive efficacy and its defensive properties against the ozone (O(3)) (0.5 p...

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Autores principales: Gentili, Valentina, Bortolotti, Daria, Benedusi, Mascia, Alogna, Andrea, Fantinati, Anna, Guiotto, Anna, Turrin, Giulia, Cervellati, Carlo, Trapella, Claudio, Rizzo, Roberta, Valacchi, Giuseppe
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2020
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7034816/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32084249
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0229613
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Sumario:Mucus form H. aspersa muller has been reported to have several therapeutic proprieties, such as antimicrobial activity, skin protection and wound repair. In this study, we have analyzed H. aspersa mucus (Helixcomplex) bio-adhesive efficacy and its defensive properties against the ozone (O(3)) (0.5 ppm for 2 hours) exposure in human keratinocytes and reconstructed human epidermis models. Cytotoxicity, tissue morphology and cytokine levels were determined. We confirmed HelixComplex regenerative and bio-adhesive properties, the latter possibly via the characteristic mucopolysaccharide composition. In addition, HelixComplex was able to protect from O(3) exposure by preventing oxidative damage and the consequent pro-inflammatory response in both 2D and 3D models. Based on this study, it is possible to suggest HelixComplex as a potentially new protective technology against pollution induced skin damage.

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