Abstract
Trehangelins (THG) are newly identified trehalose compounds derived from broth cultures of an endophytic actinomycete, Polymorphospora rubra. THG are known to suppress Cellular Communication Network factor 1 (CCN1), which regulates collagen homeostasis in the dermis. Although the physical properties of THG suggest a high penetration of the stratum corneum, the effect of THG on the epidermis has not been reported. Here we describe a possible mechanism involved in skin aging focusing on the effect of THG on epidermal CCN1. This study shows that: (1) THG suppress epidermal CCN1 expression by inhibiting the translocation of Yes-Associated Protein (YAP) to nuclei. (2) Epidermal CCN1, localized at the basement membrane, regulates the balance between the growth and differentiation of keratinocytes. (3) Keratinocytes secrete more CCN1 than fibroblasts, which leads to disruption of the basement membrane and extracellular matrix components. (4) The secretion of CCN1 from keratinocytes is increased by ultraviolet B exposure, especially in aged keratinocytes, and deteriorates the elastic fiber structures in the underlying dermis. (5) Topical application of THG ameliorates the structure of the basement membrane in ex vivo human skin explants. Taken together, THG might be a promising treatment for aged skin by suppressing the aberrant YAP-CCN1 axis.
Highlights
Trehangelins (THG) are newly identified trehalose compounds derived from broth cultures of an endophytic actinomycete, Polymorphospora rubra
Yes-Associated Protein (YAP), a transcriptional coactivator that targets Communication Network factor 1 (CCN1) expression, is known to maintain basal epidermal stemness[22,23], this study demonstrated that the regulation of CCN1 alone can switch the balance of growth and differentiation
These facts imply that the function of the YAP-CCN1 axis in normal epidermis is likely to be consistent with psoriatic epidermis
Summary
Trehangelins (THG) are newly identified trehalose compounds derived from broth cultures of an endophytic actinomycete, Polymorphospora rubra. THG are known to suppress Cellular Communication Network factor 1 (CCN1), which regulates collagen homeostasis in the dermis. This study shows that: (1) THG suppress epidermal CCN1 expression by inhibiting the translocation of Yes-Associated Protein (YAP) to nuclei. We evaluated the effect of THG on dermal fibroblasts using targeted DNA microarray analysis and found that THG down-regulated the mRNA expression level of CCN1, a ubiquitously expressed matricellular protein, and up-regulated COL1A1. This result suggested that THG modulate collagen homeostasis by regulating CCN1 e xpression[2]. Saint-Martory et al further identified a variety of external stimuli as triggers of sensitive skin, including ultraviolet (UV) exposure, wind, heat, cold, and p ollution[15]
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