Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Article Title: Blockade of PAR2 Signaling by Punicalagin as a Therapeutic Strategy for Atopic Dermatitis
doi: 10.3390/ijms26188920
Figure Lengend Snippet: PCG normalizes epidermal hyperplasia, inflammatory markers, and neuronal hypersensitivity in DNFB-induced atopic dermatitis. ( A ) Representative H&E-stained skin sections showing epidermal thickness on day 28. Scale bar = 100 µm. ( B ) Quantitative analysis of epidermal thickness measured from H&E-stained sections ( n = 5–6 mice per group). ( C ) Serum TSLP levels measured by ELISA. ND, not detected ( n = 5–6 mice per group). ( D ) Calcium imaging of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons in response to PAR2-AP (5 µM) stimulation. Traces show [Ca 2+ ] i changes over time, with KCl (100 mM) used as a positive control for neuronal viability ( n ≥ 20 per group). Data are presented as mean ± SEM. *** p < 0.001 compared to DNFB group.
Article Snippet: The levels of TSLP were measured using a mouse TSLP ELISA kit (catalog #MTLP00; R&D Systems, Minneapolis, MN, USA) according to the manufacturer’s protocol.
Techniques: Staining, Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay, Imaging, Positive Control