Prostaglandin E2 and interleukin-8 production in human epidermal keratinocytes exposed to marine lipid-based liposomes

Int J Pharm. 2007 Oct 1;343(1-2):277-80. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2007.04.014. Epub 2007 Apr 24.

Abstract

In response to exogenous stimuli such as non-sensitizing contact irritants, human keratinocytes produce various types of soluble pro-inflammatory mediators including prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and interleukin 8 (IL-8). Polyunsaturated fatty acids of the n-3 series (n-3 PUFA) are known to play a role in the prevention of the inflammatory response. In this work, n-3 PUFA were supplied to keratinocytes through Marinosomes that are liposomes based on a natural marine lipid extract. Marinosomes contributed to reduce inflammation induced by croton oil by regulating PGE2 and IL-8 production in human keratinocyte cultures. However, the preventing effect of Marinosomes was highly dependent on the lipid concentration used and the liposome mean diameter.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / pharmacology
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Dinoprostone / metabolism*
  • Epidermal Cells
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / administration & dosage*
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Interleukin-8 / metabolism*
  • Keratinocytes / drug effects*
  • Keratinocytes / metabolism
  • Liposomes

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3
  • Interleukin-8
  • Liposomes
  • Dinoprostone