title: The Effect of Gynostemma pentaphyllum Extract on Mouse Dermal Fibroblasts.
abstract: Background. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate the effect of Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract on mouse dermal fibroblasts. Recent studies have shown that this plant may possess great antioxidant properties, which can be very beneficial in combating oxidative stress. Methods. Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract was prepared and mouse dermal fibroblasts were obtained and cultured as per our laboratory protocols. Twelve samples of cells were cultured under the same conditions and both negative and positive controls were established. Induction of oxidative stress was carried out using ultraviolet C (UVC) light. Viable cell count was carried out, using microscopy. The analysis of the overall results was processed using SPSS version 16.0. Results. Statistical analysis showed strong positive correlation between the concentration of Gynostemma pentaphyllum and the mean duration of cell viability (rs = 1), with a high level of statistical significance (P < 0.01). Likewise, strong positive correlation existed between trials of cell viability (rs = 0.988-1), with statistical significance (P < 0.01). Conclusion. Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract prolongs viability of mouse dermal fibroblasts damaged by UVC light-induced oxidative stress. The results show the potential benefits of this extract on dermal cell aging.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, International Students' Building, Tianjin Medical University, Qixiangtai Road, No. 22, Heping District, Tianjin 300070, China.
authors.forename: Sara Nadia
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Lobo
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, International Students' Building, Tianjin Medical University, Qixiangtai Road, No. 22, Heping District, Tianjin 300070, China.
authors.forename: Yu Qing
authors.initials: YQ
authors.lastname: Qi
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, International Students' Building, Tianjin Medical University, Qixiangtai Road, No. 22, Heping District, Tianjin 300070, China.
authors.forename: Quan Zhong
authors.initials: QZ
authors.lastname: Liu
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