The Effects of Genistein on the Proliferation and Type I pN Collagen Synthesis in Aged Normal Human Fibroblasts
2007
Yang, E.S. (Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea) | Hong, R.H. (Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea) | Kang, S.M. (Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea), E-mail: [email protected]
We studied the effects of genistein obtained from glycolysis of genistin, a kind of phytoestrogen present in soybeans, on cell proliferation and type I pN collagen synthesis in normal human dermal fibroblasts(NHDF). Cell proliferation was increased significantly with genistein treatment at 54-year aged NHDF. Genistein increased cell proliferation more strongly in cells form old doner than young doner. The senescence-associated β-galatosidase activity was decreased in NHDF from 77-year old doner with genistein treatment. Type I pN collagen synthesis was increased with genistein treatement in UVA treated and non-treated NHDF. The increasement of collagen synthesis was more effective in aged cells than young cells. Type I pN collagen synthesis was also increased with genistein treatment in collagen matrix culture with NHDF from sun-exposed and non-exposed skin from 54-year old doner. Genistein treatment inhibited MMP-1 synthesis in old NHDF but not in young NHDF. In conclusion, genistein may be a useful agent for preventing intrinsic aging as well as photoaging.
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