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Ligustroside derived from Ligustrum japonicum inhibits melanogenesis via blocking the MAPK and PKA/CREB signaling pathways

03.30.25 | Higher Education Press

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Image 1
Effect of ligustroside on mRNA and protein expression levels of tyrosinase, MITF, TRP-1, and TRP-2 in α-MSH-stimulated B16F10 cells. Cells were treated with ligustroside for 24 h and the changes in mRNA and protein expressions were quantified by RT-qPCR and Western blot, respectively. Values were given as relative changes compared to the control group.β-actinwas used as a housekeeping gene. KA: kojic acid.*P Credit: Xian-Rong Zhou, Fatih Karadeniz, Jung Hwan Oh, Youngwan Seo, Chang-Suk Kong

Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and Wnt signaling pathways are critical for melanocyte development and melanogenesis and could be novel therapeutic targets for modulating melanin synthesis. Ligustroside is a derivative of secoiridoid compounds and has antiviral, mitochondrial dysfunction improving, and antioxidant effects. The present study aimed to evaluate the anti-melanogenesis effect of ligustroside on α-MSH-induced B16F10 murine melanoma cells.

The cytotoxicity of ligustroside was tested via MTT assay. Furthermore, the effects of ligustroside on the expression of critical melanogenic markers such as tyrosinase, tyrosinase related proteins (TRPs), and microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) were analyzed at both mRNA and protein levels via RT-qPCR and Western blot, respectively, in α-melanocyte stimulating hormone-induced B16F10 cells. In addition, phosphorylation of p38, ERK and JNK proteins was investigated. Immunofluorescence analysis of MITF was also conducted.

Ligustroside significantly reduced intracellular tyrosinase activity and melanin content by 37.11% and 29.12%, respectively, compared to untreated cells. Moreover, it downregulated the expression of MITF, tyrosinase, TRP-1, and TRP-2 at the mRNA and protein levels by regulating both the MAPK and protein kinase A (PKA)/cAMP response element-binding protein (CREB) signaling pathways. Ligustroside also suppressed the nuclear protein expression of MITF, β-catenin, and p-CREB, and decreased immunofluorescence intensity of nuclear MITF.

Ligustroside derived from Ligustrum japonicum shows a significant anti-melanogenesis effect via suppression of the MAPK and PKA/CREB signaling pathways.

The work entitled “ Ligustroside derived from Ligustrum japonicum inhibits melanogenesis via blocking the MAPK and PKA/CREB signaling pathways ” was published on Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine (published on Jan. 17, 2025).

DOI: 10.4103/apjtb.apjtb_568_24

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine

10.4103/apjtb.apjtb_568_24

Experimental study

Cells

Ligustroside derived from Ligustrum japonicum inhibits melanogenesis via blocking the MAPK and PKA/CREB signaling pathways

17-Jan-2025

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Effect of ligustroside on (A-B) the MAPK and PKA/CREB signaling pathways as well as (C) nuclear protein levels of MITF, β-catenin, and p-CREB/CREB in α-MSH-stimulated B16F10 murine melanoma cells. Cells were treated with ligustroside for 24 h and the changes in protein expression were quantified by Western blot. Values were given as relative percentage of the control group. β-actin or Lamin B1 was used as a housekeeping protein.*P Credit: Xian-Rong Zhou, Fatih Karadeniz, Jung Hwan Oh, Youngwan Seo, Chang-Suk Kong
Image 3
Representative images of immunofluorescence staining of MITF in α-MSH-induced B16F10 cells. Cells were stained with DAPI for viability and MITF was stained with green Alexa Fluor 488-conjugated antibody. Credit: Xian-Rong Zhou, Fatih Karadeniz, Jung Hwan Oh, Youngwan Seo, Chang-Suk Kong

Keywords

Cell Biology

Article Information

Journal
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
DOI
10.4103/apjtb.apjtb_568_24
Method of Research
Experimental study
Subject of Research
Cells
Article Publication Date
2025-01-17
Article Title
Ligustroside derived from Ligustrum japonicum inhibits melanogenesis via blocking the MAPK and PKA/CREB signaling pathways

Contact Information

Rong Xie
Higher Education Press
xierong@hep.com.cn

Source

Original Source
https://doi.org/10.4103/apjtb.apjtb_568_24

How to Cite This Article

APA:
Higher Education Press. (2025, March 30). Ligustroside derived from Ligustrum japonicum inhibits melanogenesis via blocking the MAPK and PKA/CREB signaling pathways. Brightsurf News. https://www.brightsurf.com/news/8OMO7R21/ligustroside-derived-from-ligustrum-japonicum-inhibits-melanogenesis-via-blocking-the-mapk-and-pkacreb-signaling-pathways.html
MLA:
"Ligustroside derived from Ligustrum japonicum inhibits melanogenesis via blocking the MAPK and PKA/CREB signaling pathways." Brightsurf News, Mar. 30 2025, https://www.brightsurf.com/news/8OMO7R21/ligustroside-derived-from-ligustrum-japonicum-inhibits-melanogenesis-via-blocking-the-mapk-and-pkacreb-signaling-pathways.html.