Exogenous Addition of a C-Xylopyranoside Derivative Stimulates Keratinocyte Dermatan Sulfate Synthesis and Promotes Migration
2011

C-Xyloside Boosts Skin Cell Growth and Movement

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Author Information

Author(s): Muto Jun, Naidu Nandita Natasha, Yamasaki Kenshi, Pineau Nathalie, Breton Lionel, Gallo Richard L.

Primary Institution: University of California, San Diego

Hypothesis

Can a C-Xylopyranoside derivative promote dermatan sulfate production and enhance keratinocyte responses to FGF-10?

Conclusion

C-Xyloside significantly increases the production of dermatan sulfate in keratinocytes, enhancing their migration and proliferation in response to FGF-10.

Supporting Evidence

  • C-Xyloside treatment led to a significant increase in the secretion of sulfated glycosaminoglycans.
  • The majority of the induced glycosaminoglycan was identified as dermatan sulfate.
  • Keratinocytes treated with C-Xyloside showed enhanced migration in response to FGF-10.
  • Conditioned media from C-Xyloside-treated keratinocytes facilitated FGF-10-dependent cell proliferation.

Takeaway

This study shows that a special sugar can help skin cells grow and move better, which is important for healing wounds.

Methodology

Normal human epidermal keratinocytes were treated with C-Xyloside, and the secretion of sulfated glycosaminoglycans was measured over time.

Potential Biases

Potential conflicts of interest due to funding from L'Oréal, which may influence study outcomes.

Limitations

The study primarily focuses on in vitro results, and further in vivo studies are needed to confirm the findings.

Participant Demographics

Normal human epidermal keratinocytes were used in the study.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0025480

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