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Resveratrol inhibits inflammatory protein when applied to mouse skin
Thursday, November 11th, 2010Multiple lines of evidence from laboratory studies suggest that resveratrol, a polyphenolic antioxidant present in grapes, has potent chemopreventive activity. Resveratrol has been reported to inhibit chemically-induced carcinogenesis in mouse skin, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclarified.
Since an abnormally elevated level of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) has been implicated in carcinogenesis, we investigated the effect of resveratrol on 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA)-induced COX-2 expression in mouse skin. Pretreatment of dorsal skin of female ICR mice with resveratrol inhibited TPA-induced COX-2 expression in a dose dependent manner.
To elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying COX-2 inhibition by resveratrol, we examined its effect on TPA-induced activation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) and transcription factors which regulate COX-2 expression. Resveratrol pretreatment resulted in a decrease in the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase (ERK) as well as the catalytic activity of ERK and p38 MAPK.
In addition, resveratrol prevented TPA-induced DNA binding of activator protein-1 (AP-1). Taken together, suppression of COX-2 expression by blocking the activation of MAPKs and AP-1 may represent possible molecular mechanisms responsible for previously reported anti-tumor promoting effects of resveratrol on mouse skin carcinogenesis.
Resveratrol fights acne better then leading acne treatment and inhibits inflammation.
Thursday, November 11th, 2010Objectives To evaluate the effects of the anti-inflammatory hydroxystilbene, resveratrol, on Propionibacterium acnes growth.
Methods Three different strains of P. acnes were tested against resveratrol at concentrations between 0 and 200 mg/L. Piceatannol was included as a second hydroxystilbene to compare with resveratrol, and erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide were used as positive controls.
Results After 24 h of treatment with resveratrol, the average 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) was 73 mg/L and the average 100% inhibitory concentration (IC100) was 187 mg/L for the three strains of P. acnes tested. The IC50 and IC100 of piceatannol were 123 and 234 mg/L, respectively. The highest concentration of resveratrol tested (200 mg/L) was bactericidal, whereas lower concentrations were bacteriostatic.
Conclusions Resveratrol, an anti-inflammatory hydroxystilbene, is capable of inhibiting P. acnes growth.
Weight Loss Study Shows Resveratrol Can Improve Metabolic Syndrome
Thursday, November 4th, 2010A recent in-vitro study undertaken by researchers at Aarhaus University, in Denmark, has found that resveratrol may improve the metabolic profile of people with obesity.
The results, published in the International Journal of Obesity, found that resveratrol had an anti-inflammatory effect that reduced the production of compounds, called adipokines, from secreting into human fat cells.
The study investigated if resveratrol’s anti-inflammatory benefits extended to the low-grade inflammatory state associated with obesity. This is “characterized by abnormal levels of circulating proinflammatory factors and an abnormal production of bioactive factors/adipcytokines from the adipose tissue”, commented the researchers, and these adipocytokines are “suggested to have direct implications for the development of the metabolic syndrome”.
James Betz, founder and CEO of Biotivia, a world leading bioceutical firm said: “We have been studying the effects that the polyphenolic compounds in Resveratrol have on the human biology for several years, and this research highlights our own findings and that of the institutions which we have collaborated with. We use resveratrol in our Bio Shape weight loss supplement and is specifically designed for use by those people who need to shed 15lbs or more.”
Bio Shape represents a new and powerful multi-faceted approach to the complex and difficult challenge of weight loss. By attacking the two root causes of weight gain, appetite and metabolism, Bio Shape is able to help those people who are seriously overweight and need to lose a substantial number of pounds for health reasons.
Bio Shape combines the six most effective and scientifically proven weight loss extracts into one product with a far higher potency and purity than any other supplement.
Consisting of resveratrol, Fucoxanthin, Organic green tea, chromium, Garcinia cambogia and Gymnema sylvestre, this potent combination works synergistcally with the body to help suppress appetite and aid in weight loss.
Betz continues: “If you are interested in increasing your daily energy level, or an aid to losing weight, Bio Shape could be of substantial value. Bio Shape is most effective in combination with a program of reasonable physical exercise, and dietary restraint.”
To read more about Bio Shape then please visit Bio Shape.
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