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ArticleClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2026

Danggui Buxue Decoction Attenuates H

Xingyu Chen, Huilan Zheng, Hongbin Cheng, Jingping Wu, Gang Wang, Ming Liu, Qianqian Yang, Qingjing Yang

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Xingyu ChenDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Huilan ZhengDepartment of Medical Cosmetology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0003-1515-2373
Hongbin ChengDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Jingping WuDepartment of Medical Cosmetology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Gang WangNational Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, People's Republic of China.
Ming LiuDepartment of Medical Oncology/Gastric Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-8662-3190
Qianqian YangDepartment of Medical Cosmetology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0005-1020-5426
Qingjing YangDepartment of Dermatology, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0003-9897-2878

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Abstract

Background: Skin aging is linked to oxidative stress, and functional decline of keratinocytes is a core feature. Common chemical anti-aging agents, such as retinoic acid, often cause skin irritation, whereas traditional Chinese medicine formulas, with multiple components and relatively low toxicity, may offer alternative strategies. Methods: To investigate its antiaging effects and mechanisms, an in vitro oxidative stress model was established using H2O2-treated human HaCaT cells. The cellular safety of Danggui Buxue Decoction was assessed by CCK-8 assay and cell morphology. The effects of pretreatment on cell viability, intracellular reactive oxygen species, superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activities, and malondialdehyde content were evaluated. Real-time quantitative PCR was used to determine the mRNA expression of senescence- and oxidative stress-related genes. Results: Exposure to 600 μmol/L H2O2 for 1 h established an oxidative stress model, reducing cell viability to 66.3%, increasing ROS and MDA levels, and decreasing SOD and GSH-Px activities. Danggui Buxue Decoction showed no cytotoxicity at 6.25-1600 μg/mL. Pretreatment with 400 μg/mL Danggui Buxue Decoction provided protection against oxidative damage, improving cell viability, lowering ROS and MDA levels, and restoring SOD and GSH-Px activities. Specifically, 400 μg/mL Danggui Buxue Decoction increased cell viability by 31.7%, enhanced SOD and GSH-Px activities by 91.3% and 32.2%, respectively, and reduced MDA content by 27.9%. Gene expression analysis indicated that pretreatment prevented the H Conclusion: Danggui Buxue Decoction exerts preventive antiaging protective effects on HaCaT cells by scavenging excess reactive oxygen species, preventing impairment of the endogenous antioxidant enzyme system, inhibiting lipid peroxidation, and regulating key genes such as SOD2, MMP1, PPARα, and P21, thereby interrupting the vicious cycle of oxidative stress-induced cellular senescence and supporting its potential as a natural anti-aging agent. In vivo and clinical studies are needed to validate the translational applicability of these findings in the future.

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antioxidationcellular senescenceDanggui Buxue Decoctionoxidative stressskin aging

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