Andrographolide mitigates inflammation and reverses UVB-induced metabolic reprogramming in HaCaT cells.
Andrographolide Mitigates Inflammation and Reverses UVB-Induced Metabolic Reprogramming in HaCaT Cells.
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Abstract
Andrographolide (AP), a bioactive compound from, is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, both essential for wound healing. However, its effects on energy metabolism during tissue repair and its role in UVB-induced photoaging remain poorly understood. This study explored AP's multitarget therapeutic effects on wound healing under photoaging conditions (PhA/WH) using network pharmacology and experimental validation. Scratch wound assays showed that AP promoted keratinocyte migration in UVB-exposed HaCaT cells. Bioinformatic analysis identified 10 key targets in PhA/WH, including TNF-α, IL-1β, JUN, PPARγ, MAPK3, TP53, TGFB1, HIF-1α, PTGS2, and CTNNB1. AP suppressed UVB-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (,,, and) and inhibited the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 and P38, while enhancing Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1alpha (and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptorsexpression. GC/MS-based metabolomics revealed that AP reversed UVB-induced disruptions in fatty acid metabolism, glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, and tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, indicating its role in restoring the metabolic balance necessary for tissue regeneration. In conclusion, andrographolide modulates key inflammatory and metabolic pathways involved in wound repair and photoaging. These mechanistic insights contribute to a better understanding of the molecular processes underlying skin regeneration under photodamage and may inform future therapeutic strategies.
Affiliation
Carolina Manosalva
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- PubMed ID:
- 40650284
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