Project description:Despite widespread use of sunscreens that minimize erythema by blocking ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, incidence rates of melanoma continue to rise. In considering this disparity between intervention and disease prevalence, we investigated the in vivo transcriptome of human skin treated with sunscreen and solar-simulated radiation (ssR). A focal skin area of healthy participants was exposed to ssR at 1 minimal erythema dose (MED), 0.1 MED or 100 J/m2 with or without prior application of sunscreen, or to non-UVB-spectrum of ssR (solar-simulated UVA/visible/infrared radiation: ssA). Skin biopsies were analyzed using expression microarrays.
Project description:Despite widespread use of sunscreens that minimize erythema by blocking ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, incidence rates of melanoma continue to rise. In considering this disparity between intervention and disease prevalence, we investigated the in vivo transcriptome of human skin treated with sunscreen and solar-simulated radiation (ssR). A focal skin area of healthy participants was exposed to ssR at 1 minimal erythema dose (MED), 0.1 MED or 100 J/m2 with or without prior application of sunscreen, or to non-UVB-spectrum of ssR (solar-simulated UVA/visible/infrared radiation: ssA). Skin biopsies were analyzed using expression microarrays. Ninety-eight microarrays from 14 healthy human volunteers were analyzed. Focal skin areas of all 14 volunteers were exposed to 0 J/m2, 100 J/m2, 1 minimal erythema dose (MED), and 0.1 MED of solar-simulated radiation (ssR). Eight of the 14 volunteers (Group 1) were also exposed to ssA (ssR minus UVB) that were generated by removing UVB from 0 J/m2, 100 J/m2, 1 minimal erythema dose (MED), and 0.1 MED of ssR. Additionally, 6 of the 14 volunteers (Group 2) were treated with sunscreen of sun protection factor (SPF) 15, and exposed to 0 J/m2, 100 J/m2, 1 minimal erythema dose (MED), and 0.1 MED of ssR. Biopsy was taken 24 hours after exposure from each focal skin area for RNA extraction.
Project description:The aim of this study was to investigate cutaneous cellular and molecular events in the photodermatoses (including solar urticaria and photoaggravated atopic dermatitis) following solar simulated ultraviolet radiation (SSR) exposure, and this dataset comprised the healthy controls (HC). Cutaneous biopsies were taken from unexposed skin and from skin exposed to a single low (physiological) dose of SSR, at 30 minutes, 3 hours, 24 hours and 72 hours post-exposure, in n=6 HC. Biopsies were assessed by immunohistochemistry (n=6 HC) and RNA-sequencing analysis (n=4 HC).
Project description:Solar urticaria (SU) is clinically characterised by rapid onset sunlight-induced urticaria, but its cutaneous pathophysiology is not well understood. The aim of this study was to investigate cutaneous cellular and molecular events in the evolution of SU responses following solar simulated ultraviolet radiation (SSR) exposure, and compare with responses in healthy controls (HC). Cutaneous biopsies were taken from unexposed skin and from skin exposed to a single low (physiological) dose of SSR, at 30 minutes, 3 hours and 24 hours post-exposure, in n=6 SU patients and n=6 HC. Biopsies were assessed by immunohistochemistry (n=6 SU, n=6 HC) and RNA-sequencing analysis (n=4 SU, n=4 HC). This dataset contains RNAseq data from the SU patients.
Project description:Microarray analysis of Human Epidermal Keratinocytes, neonatal (HEKn) exposed to solar-simulated visible and ultraviolet radiation with and without sunscreen protection.
Project description:Carbaryl (1-naphthyl-methylcarbamate), a broad-spectrum insecticide, has recently been associated with the development of cutaneous melanoma in an epidemiological cohort study with U.S. farm workers also exposed to ultraviolet radiation, which is known to be the main etiologic factor for skin carcinogenesis. Although comprehensive and well designed, the agricultural epidemiological study was not sufficient to characterize the direct contribution of the insecticide and solar radiation in melanomagenesis. Several studies have explored the synergistic effect of certain chemicals with UV radiation, increasing its deleterious effects on the skin. We hypothesized that carbaryl exposure associated with UV solar radiation may induce melanocyte transformation. This study aimed to characterize human melanocytes after individual or combined exposure to carbaryl (100 μM) and solar radiation (375 mJ/cm2). In a microarray analysis, carbaryl, but not solar radiation, induced an important oxidative stress response, evidenced by the upregulation of antioxidant genes, such as Hemeoxygenase-1 (HMOX1), and downregulation of Microphtalmia-associated Transcription Factor (MITF), the main regulator of melanocytic activity; results were confirmed by qRT-PCR. Carbaryl and solar radiation induced a gene response suggestive of DNA damage and cell cycle alteration. The expression of genes in these categories was notably more intense in the combined treatment group, in a synergistic manner, for CDKN1A, BRCA1/2 and MDM2 genes. Likewise, flow cytometry assays demonstrated S-phase cell cycle arrest, reduced apoptosis levels and faster induction of cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers (CPD) lesions in carbaryl treated groups. Our data suggests that carbaryl is genotoxic to human melanocytes, especially when associated with solar radiation.
Project description:Photoaging is the premature aging of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to solar radiation. The visual alterations manifest as wrinkles, reduced skin elasticity, uneven skin tone, as well as other signs that surpass the expected outcomes of natural aging. Beyond these surface changes, there is a complex interplay of molecular alterations, encompassing shifts in cellular function, DNA damage, and protein composition disruptions. This data descriptor introduces a unique dataset derived from ten individuals, each with a minimum of 18 years of professional experience as a driver, who are asymmetrically and chronically exposed to solar radiation due to their driving orientation. Skin samples were independently collected from each side of the face using a microdermabrasion-like procedure and analyzed on an Exploris 240 mass spectrometer. Our adapted proteomic statistical framework leverages the sample pairing to provide robust insights. This dataset delves into the molecular differences in exposed skin and serves as a foundational resource for interdisciplinary research in photodermatology, targeted skincare treatments, and computational modelling of skin health.
Project description:Urocanic acid (UCA) is a major epidermal chromophore that undergoes trans to cis photoisomerisation following exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Although there is considerable evidence that cis-UCA suppresses cell-mediated immune response in mouse skin, the molecular events are not fully understood. In this study, we examined involvement of gene transcription in the immunomodulatory effects of cis-UCA on primary human keratinocytes. The results showed that about 400 genes were induced by UVR, 16 of which also up-regulated by cis-UCA. In contrast, trans-UCA had no effect on gene expression. The genes up-regulated by both cis-UCA and UVR were associated with apoptosis, cell growth arrest, cytokines and oxidative stress. Experiment Overall Design: RNA was extracted from primary human keratinocytes treated with trans-, cis-UCA (10ug/ml) or solar simulated UVR (12J/cm2 ~ 2-3 minimal erythema doses for fair skin), or untreated. At 24hr, the transcriptional profiles were assessed by Affymetrix HG-U133A microarray.