Hongmei Zhou , Xi Zhao , Dan Ye , Qiang Zhao , Mengyao Yang , Zhaoyang Wang , Li Wang , Chao wang , Songmei Geng , Weihui Zeng , Zhao Wang
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Salicylic acid inhibits Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor X2-mediated mast cell 2 activation and mitigates cutaneous pseudo-allergic reactions
Background
Pseudo-allergic reactions mediated by non-IgE mast cells (MCs) activation contribute to various dermatological conditions, with Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor X2 (MRGPRX2) recognized as a key receptor. Salicylic acid (SA) has long been applied in dermatology as a peeling agent with anti-inflammatory properties, but its role in MRGPRX2-associated pseudo-allergic responses remains unclear.
Methods
In vivo, a murine skin pseudo-allergic reaction model combined with Evans blue dye extravasation assay was employed in C57BL/6 mice. In vitro, human skin-derived MCs and LAD2 cells were activated with MRGPRX2 agonists compound 48/80 (c48/80) and substance P (SP). Degranulation and calcium influx were assessed via β-hexosaminidase release and calcium influx assays. RT-qPCR quantified mRNA expression, while kinase phosphorylation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were evaluated using western blotting and flow cytometry, respectively. MRGPRX2 cell surface expression was analyzed by flow cytometry and immunofluorescence.
Results
In vivo, SA significantly reduced MRGPRX2-mediated skin edema and Evans blue dye extravasation. In vitro, SA inhibited MC degranulation and calcium influx in both human skin-derived MCs and LAD2 cells. It also suppressed the mRNA expression of inflammatory cytokines IL-4, IL-8, and TNF-α following MRGPRX2 activation. SA pre-treatment reduced ROS levels and inhibited extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) phosphorylation. Additionally, prolonged SA exposure downregulated both MRGPRX2 mRNA and cell surface expression.
Conclusions
SA demonstrates a dual-phase inhibitory effect on MRGPRX2-mediated pseudo-allergic reactions. Short-term SA treatment suppresses MC degranulation and cytokine production, whereas long-term treatment further reduces MRGPRX2 expression, highlighting the therapeutic potential of SA for MRGPRX2-associated dermatological disorders.
期刊介绍:
The European Journal of Pharmacology publishes research papers covering all aspects of experimental pharmacology with focus on the mechanism of action of structurally identified compounds affecting biological systems.
The scope includes:
Behavioural pharmacology
Neuropharmacology and analgesia
Cardiovascular pharmacology
Pulmonary, gastrointestinal and urogenital pharmacology
Endocrine pharmacology
Immunopharmacology and inflammation
Molecular and cellular pharmacology
Regenerative pharmacology
Biologicals and biotherapeutics
Translational pharmacology
Nutriceutical pharmacology.