1 research outputs found

    In vitro, ex vivo and clinical approaches to evaluate the potential effect of Gentiana lutea extract on skin

    No full text
    International audienceAbstract Background Dark circles affect subjects of all ages and in all skin types. They can be treated by various methods, particular by topical solutions. This investigation was directed towards exploring the effect of gentiopicroside (GP) on the skin around the eyes. For this, an extract of Gentiana lutea (GIE) containing GP (65% by dry matter) was evaluated on oxidant and angiogenesis parameters using in vitro and ex‐vivo studies. A clinical experimentation was also realized. Methods The effect of GIE at different concentrations on antioxidant gene was evaluated in vitro by RT‐qPCR after treatment of NHDF. The effect of 2.93 Όg mL −1 GIE on the release of VEGF‐A and VEGF‐C by NHDF was also studied. The effect of 87.9 Όg mL −1 GIE was also evaluated on pseudotube formation in a coculture system of normal dermal microvascular endothelial cells (HMVEC‐d)‐NHDF stimulated or not with VEGF as pro‐angiogenic factor. Prior to these assays, preliminary cytotoxicity assays were performed using a standard WST‐8 reduction assay. The expressions of carboxymethyl‐lysine and glyoxalase‐1 were quantified on skin explants topically treated with 147 Όg mL −1 GIE in basal and UVA‐irradiated conditions. A clinical study was conducted in 22 subjects using topical twice daily for 14 days on eye area (split‐face application: cream containing 147 Όg mL −1 GIE versus placebo). 3D image acquisition and skin colour measurement were performed at D0 and D14. Results Treatment of GIE upregulated the gene expression of NFE2L2 and downregulated the expression of CXCL8. GIE targeted AGEs pathways and reduced the formation of pseudotubes. A total of 147 Όg mL −1 GIE gel cream significantly reduced significantly the average roughness and relief of the upper eyelid skin as well as the redness of dark circles after 14 days of application. Conclusion By acting on the pathway of AGEs, VEGF‐A and VEFG‐C, GIE seems to allow a rejuvenation of the skin resulting, among others, in a decrease in redness. It now would be interesting to evaluate the efficacy of GIE on skin around eyes microbiota, antibacterial gentiopicroside property being well‐established.RĂ©sumĂ© Contexte Le contour des yeux est une zone sensible. Les cernes affectent les sujets de tout Ăąge et de tout type de peau. DiffĂ©rentes solutions peuvent ĂȘtre proposĂ©es, dont les solutions topiques. Cette Ă©tude visait a explorer l'effet d’un extrait de Gentiana lutea (GIE) riche en gentiopicroside (65% de matiĂšre sĂšche) sur des paramĂštres d'oxydation et d'angiogenĂšse au moyen d’études in vitro et ex‐vivo. Une expĂ©rimentation clinique a Ă©galement Ă©tĂ© rĂ©alisĂ©e. MĂ©thodes L'effet du GIE a diffĂ©rentes concentrations sur des gĂšnes antioxydants a Ă©tĂ© Ă©valuĂ© in vitro par RT‐qPCR aprĂšs traitement de fibroblastes (NHDF). L'effet de 2.93 ÎŒg mL−1 GIE sur la libĂ©ration de VEGF‐A et VEGF‐C a Ă©galement Ă©tĂ© Ă©tudiĂ©. Il en est de mĂȘme pour l'effet de 87.9 ÎŒg g mL−1 GIE sur la formation de pseudotubes qui a Ă©tĂ© Ă©valuĂ© dans un systĂšme de co‐culture de cellules endothĂ©liales (HMVEC‐d)‐ NHDF stimulĂ©es ou non avec du VEGF comme facteur pro‐angiogĂ©nique. Les expressions de la carboxymethyl‐lysine et de la glyoxalase‐1 ont Ă©tĂ© quantifiĂ©es sur des explants cutanĂ©s traites par voie topique avec 147 ÎŒg g mL−1 GIE dans des conditions basales et irradiĂ©es par UVA. Une Ă©tude clinique a Ă©tĂ© menĂ©e sur vingt‐deux sujets en utilisant un traitement topique deux fois par jour pendant 14 jours sur le contour des yeux (crĂšme contenant 147 ÎŒg g mL−1 GIE contre placebo). L'acquisition d'images 3D et la mesure de la couleur de la peau ont Ă©tĂ© rĂ©alisĂ©es a J0 et J14. RĂ©sultats Le traitement par GIE a augmentĂ© l'expression gĂ©nĂ©tique de NFE2L2 et diminue l'expression de CXCL8. GIE a cible les voies des AGEs et a rĂ©duit la formation de pseudotubes. 147 ÎŒg g mL−1 GIE gel crĂšme a significativement rĂ©duit la rugositĂ© moyenne et le relief de la peau de la paupiĂšre supĂ©rieure ainsi que la rougeur des cernes aprĂšs 14 jours d'application. Conclusion En agissant sur la voie des AGEs, du VEGF‐A et du VEFG‐C, GIE semble permettre un rajeunissement de la peau se traduisant, entre autres, par une diminution des rougeurs. Il serait maintenant intĂ©ressant d'Ă©valuer l'efficacitĂ© du GIE sur le microbiote de la peau du contour des yeux, la propriĂ©tĂ© antibactĂ©rienne du gentiopicroside Ă©tant bien Ă©tablie
    corecore