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[Effect of Capparis spinosa on fibroblast proliferation and type I collagen production in progressive systemic
Yue-Lan Cao1, Xin Li, Min Zheng
1Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China. CYL123321@sohu.com
Objective:
To investigate the effects of ethanolic extract from Capparis spinosa (ECS) on the fibroblast proliferation and type I collagen production in normal and progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS).
Method:
Cellular activity was determined by the MTT method. Apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry analysis of Annexin V-stained cells. The expression levels of type I collagen messenger RNA and protein were analyzed by RT-PCR and western blot analysis.
Result:
ECS could significantly inhibit the proliferation of fibroblast and reduced the expression of alpha2 (I) collagen mRNA and type I collagen protein in PSS in a dose-and time-dependent manner. ECS did not affect the proliferation of fibroblast and expression of type I collagen mRNA and protein in normal human. ECS could counteract the harmful effects on fibroblast by H2O2.
Conclusion:
ECS can effectively inhibit the fibroblast proliferation and type I collagen production in PSS.
