Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 16, P. 2061 - 2071
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Vitiligo
is
an
autoimmune
disease
of
the
skin
that
targets
pigment-producing
melanocytes
and
results
in
patches
depigmentation
are
visible
as
white
spots.
Recent
research
studies
have
yielded
a
strong
mechanistic
understanding
this
disease.
Fructus
Ligustri
Lucidi
(FLL)
has
been
used
for
premature
graying
hair
since
ancient
China
currently
to
treat
vitiligo.
However,
key
biomarkers
mechanisms
underlying
FLL
vitiligo
remain
unclear.
This
study
aimed
identify
potential
using
network
pharmacology
analysis.The
expression
profiles
GSE65127
GSE75819
were
downloaded
from
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
database
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
between
healthy
samples.
ontology
Kyoto
Encyclopedia
Genes
Genomes
(KEGG)
pathway
enrichment
DEGs
performed
R
analyses.
We
further
understand
functions
critical
targets.
Cytoscape
tools
facilitated
topology
analysis.
Molecular
docking
was
Auto
Dock
Vina
software.The
showed
13
screened
Based
on
bioinformatics,
Western
blot,
we
found
melanoma
antigen
recognized
by
5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic
acid
oxidase
(TYRP1)
may
be
related
mechanism
action
treatment
vitiligo.TYRP1,
melanocyte
molecular
biomarker,
closely
via
inhibition
death.
Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
27(3), P. 189 - 206
Published: March 4, 2023
Introduction
The
treatment
of
vitiligo
remains
challenging
due
to
the
complexity
its
pathogenesis,
influenced
by
genetic
factors,
oxidative
stress
and
abnormal
cell
adhesion
that
collectively
impact
melanocyte
survival
trigger
immune
system
attacks,
resulting
in
death.
Melanocytes
are
believed
exhibit
susceptibility
defects
cellular
mechanisms,
such
as
autophagy,
reduce
their
ability
resist
stress,
leading
increased
expression
pro-inflammatory
protein
HSP70.
low
molecules,
DDR1
E-cadherin,
accelerates
damage
antigen
exposure.
Consequently,
autoimmune
attacks
centered
on
IFN-γ-CXCR9/10-CXCR3-CD8+
T
cells
initiated,
causing
vitiligo.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Vitiligo’s
etiology
is
still
unclear
and
remains
the
subject
of
many
studies.
It
considered
to
be
an
autoimmune-related
disease
in
which
autoantigens
recognized
by
T
cells
from
vitiligo
patient
were
identified
during
last
decades.
Autoimmune
reactions
against
melanocytes
transfer
specific
antigens
are
required
for
development
disease.
In
addition,
environmental
factors
may
involved
vitiligo’s
triggering
or
facilitating
appearance
lesions.
Recently,
oxidative
stress
has
been
as
a
modification
microenvironment,
several
can
promote
inhibit
terms
treatments,
since
number
conventional
treatment
techniques
have
established,
therapy
advanced
significantly
few
years.
Nevertheless,
there
currently
no
permanent
vitiligo.
necessitates
determining
signaling
pathways
target
molecules
particularly
compromised
This
chapter
intends
address
pathophysiology
vitiligo,
attempts
new
developments
treatment,
biologics
Janus
kinases
(JAK)
inhibitors.
Dermatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
240(3), P. 474 - 486
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
<b><i>Background:</i></b>
Treatment
of
vitiligo
seeks
to
achieve
three
goals:
cessation
disease
progression,
regeneration
pigmentation,
and
prevention
recurrence.
<b><i>Summary:</i></b>
Number
nonsurgical
interventions
are
available
that
suppress
the
autoimmune
response
regenerate
melanocytes
from
reservoir:
phototherapy
including
psoralen
ultraviolet
A,
narrowband
B,
308-nm
excimer
311-nm
Titanium:Sapphire
lasers;
topical
agents
calcineurin
inhibitors,
corticosteroids,
5-fluorouracil;
systemic
corticosteorids,
mycophenolate
mofetil,
cyclosporine,
methotrexate,
minocycline,
afamelanotide,
antioxidants.
In
recent
years,
a
great
advance
has
been
made
in
understanding
pathogenesis
vitiligo,
JAK
inhibitors
being
investigated
as
new
treatment.
Minimally
invasive
procedures
such
fractional
lasers
or
microneedling
can
help
optimal
treatment
outcome
when
used
properly.
<b><i>Key
Messages:</i></b>
Our
review
describes
various
modalities
for
based
on
their
molecular
mechanism
action.
Bridging
gap
between
mechanisms
therapeutic
options
would
be
valuable
reference
physicians
clinical
practice.
Experimental Dermatology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(1)
Published: June 20, 2023
Abstract
Vitiligo
is
an
acquired
depigmentary
disorder
characterized
by
the
depletion
of
melanocytes
in
skin.
Mitochondria
shoulder
multiple
functions
cells,
such
as
production
ATP,
maintenance
redox
balance,
initiation
inflammation
and
regulation
cell
death.
Increasing
evidence
has
implicated
involvement
mitochondria
pathogenesis
vitiligo.
alteration
will
cause
abnormalities
mentioned
above,
ultimately
leading
to
melanocyte
loss
through
various
death
modes.
Nuclear
factor
erythroid
2‐related
2
(Nrf2)
plays
a
critical
role
mitochondrial
homeostasis,
downregulation
Nrf2
vitiligo
may
correlate
with
damage,
making
both
promising
targets
treatment
In
this
review,
we
aim
discuss
alterations
its
Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 15, P. 1377 - 1386
Published: July 1, 2022
Vitiligo
is
an
acquired
skin
depigmentation
disease.
It
can
be
misdiagnosed
at
early
stage
and
tend
to
relapse.
Serum
markers
are
essential
monitoring
the
progression
of
vitiligo.
Exosomal
miRNAs
act
as
communication
mediator
between
melanocytes
immune
cells.
Our
study
aimed
use
serum
exosomal
a
reference
for
evaluating
vitiligo
progression.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
Autophagy
is
a
highly
conserved
cellular
self-digestive
process
that
underlies
the
maintenance
of
homeostasis.
classified
into
three
types:
macrophage,
chaperone-mediated
autophagy
(CMA)
and
microphagy,
which
maintain
homeostasis
through
different
mechanisms.
Altered
regulation
affects
progression
various
skin
diseases,
including
psoriasis
(PA),
systemic
lupus
erythematosus
(SLE),
vitiligo,
atopic
dermatitis
(AD),
alopecia
areata
(AA)
sclerosis
(SSc).
In
this
review,
we
review
existing
literature
focusing
on
mechanisms
autophagy,
namely
as
well
roles
in
above
six
dermatological
disorders
order
to
aid
further
studies
future.
Drug Design Development and Therapy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 16, P. 1011 - 1024
Published: April 1, 2022
The
treatment
of
vitiligo
is
often
challenging
to
dermatologists.
There
ample
evidence
suggest
that
hydroxychloroquine
(HCQ)
effective
for
treatment;
nonetheless,
the
underlying
mechanism
remains
unknown.
In
present
study,
we
sought
uncover
molecular
targets
HCQ
by
an
integrated
network-based
pharmacologic
and
transcriptomic
approach.The
potential
were
retrieved
from
databases
based
on
crystal
structure.
Targets
related
screened
intersected
with
HCQ.
A
protein-protein
interaction
network
was
generated.
Interactions
between
verified
docking.
Moreover,
human
immortalized
melanocytes
(PIG3V)
evaluated
after
(1μg/mL)
24h.
total
RNA
PIG3V
extracted
determined
RNA-seq
transcriptomics
differential
gene
expression
analysis.
Network
pharmacology
then
used
identify
relationships
putative
differentially
expressed
genes.Molecular
docking
analysis
revealed
four
key
(ACHE,
PNMT,
MC1R,
VDR)
played
important
roles
in
treatment.
According
results,
melanosomal
biogenesis-related
BLOC1S5
upregulated
138005.020
fold
Genes
protein
repair
(MSRB3)
anti-ultraviolet
(UV)
effect
(UVSSA)
4.253
2.603
fold,
respectively,
treatment.The
significantly
upregulated,
indicating
biogenesis
addition,
yields
a
protective
upregulating
genes
associated
damaged
anti-UV
(UVSSA).
effects
are
mediated
binding
ACHE,
VDR
according
verification.
Skin Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(6)
Published: June 1, 2024
Abstract
Background
Transient
Receptor
Potential
Mucolipin
1
(TRPML1)
serves
as
a
pivotal
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
sensor
in
cells,
which
is
implicated
the
regulation
of
autophagy.
However,
its
function
melanocyte
autophagy
under
oxidative
stress
remains
elusive.
Methods
The
expression
and
ion
channel
TRPML1
were
investigated
using
immunofluorescence
calcium
imaging
primary
human
melanocytes
(MCs).
After
activating
with
MLSA1
(TRPML1
agonist),
autophagy‐related
molecules
via
western
blot.
ROS
level,
apoptosis‐
after
pretreatment
MLSA1.
interference
expression,
mitochondrial
structures
visualized
by
electron
microscopy
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
2
O
)treatment.
Results
was
expressed
functionally
active
MCs,
activation
promotes
elevated
LC3‐II
reduced
apoptosis
levels
stress.
downregulation
caused
swelling
disruption
cristae
MCs.
Conclusions
might
mediate
lysosomal
MCs
stress,
participating
mechanisms
that
maintain
antioxidant
systems
balance.