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Targeting of Sp1 transcription factor: a novel therapeutic approach for Keloids, an in vitro analysis EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY Mukhopadhyay, A., Khoo, A., Cheong, H. H., Chan, S. Y., Aalami, O., Lim, I. J., Phan, T. T. 2007; 16 (12): 1023-1031

Abstract

Keloid scars are fibroproliferative disorders characterized by the accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) components resulting in a fibrotic condition. Several ECM promoters are regulated by Sp1. Thus, our aim was to investigate the role of Sp1 in keloid pathogenesis and investigate the antiproliferative and antifibrotic effects of Wp631 and mitoxantrone, potent inhibitors of Sp1-activated transcription. An elevated level of Sp1 was observed in tissue extracts obtained from keloid tissue. Serum stimulation elevated Sp1 levels in keloid fibroblasts (KF). Under coculture conditions Sp1 seemed to be downregulated. Wp631 and mitoxanthrone in serum growth factors resulted in a reduced expression of ECM components in KF. Both Wp631 and mitoxanthrone were also able to inhibit the proliferation of normal and keloid keratinocytes and fibroblasts significantly. As Wp631 seems to be potent in downregulating the ECM components in KF and also inhibiting the proliferation of these cells it could be explored as a possible therapeutic agent in the treatment of keloids.

View details for DOI 10.1111/j.1600-0625.2007.00627.x

View details for Web of Science ID 000251189300008

View details for PubMedID 18031462