Zhao Wenjia, Zhu Jianping, Luo Xinrong, Lian Fengxian, Yang Yanli, He Su, Zhu Jinzhou, Yuan Ganjun
Biotechnological Engineering Center for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Nov 29;25(23):12846. doi: 10.3390/ijms252312846.
Azalomycin F (AZF) is a kind of antibiotic with antifungal and antibacterial activities, as well as anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activities. In this study, we evaluated the effects of AZF on atopic dermatitis (AD) and its possible molecular mechanisms. Mice with 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene-induced AD-like skin lesions were topically treated with 10-30 mg/kg AZF on their dorsal skin for 12 days. Observations focused on skin lesion scores, the frequency of scratching, and histopathological alterations in the skin. In addition, IgE and inflammatory cytokine levels in serum were assessed. The results indicated that topical application of 10-20 mg/kg AZF could reduce skin lesion scores and scratching frequencies in AD mice, while 15-20 mg/kg AZF decreased epidermal thickness and mast cell infiltration. Additionally, the serum levels of IgE, IFN-γ, IL-4, TSLP and IL-1β were reduced with 10-20 mg/kg AZF treatment. Moreover, RNA-Seq was employed to reveal the potential molecular mechanisms underlying anti-AD effects of AZF. KEGG enrichment analysis revealed that the most significantly differentially expressed genes are predominantly enriched in signaling pathways such as NF-κB and TNF. Protein-protein interaction network analysis identifies the key genes including Il1b, Tnf, and Cxcl1. In summary, 15 mg/kg AZF effectively alleviates the inflammatory response in AD mice, and the potential mechanism may involve the regulation of key signaling pathways like NF-κB and TNF, thereby reducing inflammatory factor levels and eliciting an anti-inflammatory effect. These findings provide valuable scientific evidence for the development of novel natural drugs for the treatment of AD.
阿扎霉素F(AZF)是一种具有抗真菌、抗菌活性以及抗炎和抗肿瘤活性的抗生素。在本研究中,我们评估了AZF对特应性皮炎(AD)的影响及其可能的分子机制。用2,4-二硝基氟苯诱导出类似AD皮肤损伤的小鼠,在其背部皮肤局部给予10 - 30 mg/kg的AZF,持续12天。观察重点为皮肤损伤评分、搔抓频率以及皮肤的组织病理学改变。此外,还评估了血清中的IgE和炎性细胞因子水平。结果表明,局部应用10 - 20 mg/kg的AZF可降低AD小鼠的皮肤损伤评分和搔抓频率,而15 - 20 mg/kg的AZF可降低表皮厚度和肥大细胞浸润。此外,10 - 20 mg/kg的AZF处理可降低血清中IgE、IFN-γ、IL-4、TSLP和IL-1β的水平。此外,采用RNA测序来揭示AZF抗AD作用的潜在分子机制。KEGG富集分析显示,差异表达最显著的基因主要富集在NF-κB和TNF等信号通路中。蛋白质-蛋白质相互作用网络分析确定了关键基因,包括Il1b、Tnf和Cxcl1。综上所述,15 mg/kg的AZF可有效减轻AD小鼠的炎症反应,其潜在机制可能涉及对NF-κB和TNF等关键信号通路的调控,从而降低炎症因子水平并发挥抗炎作用。这些发现为开发治疗AD的新型天然药物提供了有价值的科学证据。