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ArticleInflammopharmacology2025

Casticin reduces rosacea-related inflammation by inhibiting mast cell activation via Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor X2.

Tao Jia, Yifan Xia, Mengyao Yi, Xinyue Zhang, Yi Zheng, Delu Che

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Tao Jia *Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xiwu Road 157, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Yifan Xia *Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xiwu Road 157, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Mengyao YiDepartment of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xiwu Road 157, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Xinyue ZhangDepartment of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xiwu Road 157, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Yi ZhengDepartment of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xiwu Road 157, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Delu CheDepartment of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xiwu Road 157, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. chedelu22@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1403-7616

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82304689
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Abstract

backgroundRosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by persistent erythema, papules, and pustules, mainly on the skin of the face. Rosacea is difficult to treat; therefore, identifying new treatments is crucial. Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor X2 (MRGPRX2)-mediated mast cell (MC) activation is essential in the pathogenesis of rosacea. Casticin has been shown to exert anti-inflammatory effects; however, it remains unclear whether it can inhibit MRGPRX2 in treating rosacea. This study determined the therapeutic efficacy of casticin against rosacea by inhibiting MRGPRX2-mediated MC activation.

methodsA mouse model of LL37-induced rosacea-like dermatitis was employed. The pathological changes were evaluated using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, and MCs and CD4

resultsCasticin attenuated the LL37-induced inflammatory phenotype and reactions in rosacea-like dermatitis. RNA-seq data showed that casticin inhibited MC activation in a mouse model of rosacea. Furthermore, casticin significantly reduced CD4 + T-cell infiltration. Moreover, casticin inhibited MC activation as an MRGPRX2 antagonist in vitro and in vivo by influencing the NF-κB signaling pathway.

conclusionOur study demonstrated that casticin exhibits therapeutic efficacy against rosacea by inhibiting MC activation via MRGPRX2.

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Anti-Inflammatory AgentsInflammationMast CellsNerve Tissue ProteinsReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledReceptors, NeuropeptideRosaceaAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalHumansMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMolecular Docking SimulationAnti-Inflammatory AgentsMrgprx2 protein, mouseNerve Tissue ProteinsReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledReceptors, NeuropeptideCasticinMast cellMRGPRX2Rosacea

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