Dermal Cell News Volume 7.14 | Apr 19 2021

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    Dermal Cell News Volume 7.14 | Apr 19 2021


    Dermal Cell News by STEMCELL Technologies
    Vol. 7.14 – 19 April, 2021
    TOP STORY

    Dnmt3a
    Deficiency in the Skin Causes Focal, Canonical DNA Hypomethylation and a Cellular Proliferation Phenotype

    Scientists detected a focal, canonical hypomethylation phenotype that revealed considerable overlap with hypomethylated regions found in Dnmt3a-deficient mouse skin.
    [Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America]

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    DERMAL STEM CELLS & TISSUE REGENERATION

    Nuclear IL-33 Plays an Important Role in the Suppression of Filaggrin, Loricrin, Keratin 1, and Keratin 10 by IL-4 and IL-13 in Human Keratinocytes

    In monolayer-culture and living skin equivalent, IL-4/IL-13 increased the expression of full-length IL-33 in the nucleus of keratinocytes by activating the MEK/ERK signaling pathway, which is necessary for the inhibition of differentiation markers filaggrin, loricrin, keratin1, and keratin 10.
    [Journal of Investigative Dermatology]

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    MyoD
    Induces ARTD1 and Nucleoplasmic Poly-ADP-Ribosylation during Fibroblast to Myoblast Trans-differentiation

    Investigators found that MyoD-induced trans-differentiation of fibroblasts to myoblasts promoted the expression of the ADP-ribosyltransferase ARTD1.
    [iScience]

    Abstract

    Protective
    and Anti-Aging Effects of 5 Cosmeceutical Peptide Mixtures on Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Premature Senescence in Human Skin Fibroblasts

    Researchers tested five functional cosmeceutical peptides on their individual and mixed activities to detect a suitable anti-aging and protective formula from their experiments.
    [Skin Pharmacology and Physiology]

    Abstract

    Enhanced
    Skin Permeation of Punicalagin after Topical Application of Pluronic Micelles or Vesicles Loaded with Lafoensia pacari Extract

    A release and skin permeation study was carried out in vertical diffusion cells. The extraction procedure allowed quantifying high punicalagin content.
    [Planta Medica]

    Abstract

    Comparative
    Ultrastructural-Functional Characterizations of the Skin in Three Reptile Species; Chalcides ocellatus, Uromastyx aegyptia aegyptia, and Psammophis schokari aegyptia: Adaptive Strategies to Their Habitat

    The investigation was planned utilizing SEM, histological, and furthermore cytokeratin immunohistochemical to give a full depiction of skin of three reptiles species; Chalcides ocellatus, Uromastyx aegyptia aegyptia, and Psammophis schokari aegyptia captured from Egypt with various ecological environment.
    [Microscopy Research and Technique]

    Abstract

    SKIN CANCERS & DISORDERS

    Combinatorial
    Lipid-Nanosystem for Dermal Delivery of 5-Fluorouracil and Resveratrol against Skin Cancer: Delineation of Improved Dermatokinetics and Epidermal Drug Deposition Enhancement Analysis

    Combinatorial nanostructured lipid carrier gel of 5-fluorouracil and resveratrol was formulated, optimized and characterized to enhance permeation in between epidermis and dermis layers of the skin to obtain a synergistic effect against skin cancer.
    [European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics]

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    Inhibition of PDE4 by Apremilast Attenuates Skin Fibrosis through Directly Suppressing Activation of M1 and T Cells

    Researchers found that apremilast could markedly ameliorate the pathological manifestations of systemic sclerosis, including skin dermal thickness, deposition of collagens, and increased expression of α-SMA..
    [Acta Pharmacologica Sinica]

    Abstract

    LncRNA GAS5 Activates the HIF1A/VEGF Pathway by Binding to TAF15 to Promote Wound Healing in Diabetic Foot Ulcers

    Scientists investigated the role of GAS5 in wound healing in diabetic foot ulcer as well as the underlying mechanism.
    [Laboratory Investigation]

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    REVIEWS

    Eczema Herpeticum in Atopic Dermatitis

    Scientists give an overview of the clinical picture, and characteristics of the patients as well as the diagnosis and therapy of eczema herpeticum.
    [Allergy]

    Abstract

    Use
    of H-1 Antihistamine in Dermatology: More than Itch and Urticaria Control: A Systematic Review

    The authors summarize the wide-ranging usages of H-1 antihistamines in dermatological fields other than itch and urticaria control.
    [Dermatology and Therapy]

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    INDUSTRY AND POLICY NEWS

    DermTech Joins Skin Cancer Foundation Corporate Council

    DermTech, Inc. announced that the company has become a member of The Skin Cancer Foundation Corporate Council.
    [DermTech, Inc. (BusinessWire, Inc.)]

    Press Release


    Morphogenesis Receives US FDA Orphan Drug Designation

    Morphogenesis, Inc., announced that the US FDA has granted orphan drug designation to the company’s lead candidate IFx-Hu2.0 for the treatment of stage IIB to stage IV melanoma.
    [Morphogenesis, Inc.]

    Press Release

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