Protective Effects of Lactobacillus reuteri SJ-47 Exopolysaccharides on Human Skin Fibroblasts Damaged by UVA Radiation

Abstract

Abstract Ultraviolet rays in sunlight can cause skin damage and premature aging. This study demonstrates that Lactobacillus reuteri SJ-47 exopolysaccharides (EPS) protect human skin fibroblasts (HSF) under UVA radiation. During the course of the experiments, we investigate the oxidative stress protection and anti-aging effects of exopolysaccharides on HSF at the biochemical, cellular and molecular levels. The results show that EPS can increase the antioxidant capacity of cells, decrease the amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA), while improve the expression of antioxidant enzymes. At the same time, EPS can increase collagen content, which can effectively regulate the expression of genes in the senescence and apoptosis pathways, and delay skin photoaging caused by UVA irradiation.