Saikosaponin A (SSA) is a triterpenoid saponin extracted from oriental medicinal plant Radix bupleuri, possessing various biological functions such as anti-inflammatory, immune regulation and anti-virus. This study aimed to explore therapeutic effects of SSA on psoriasis in both vitro and vivo. Our results showed that SSA increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and decreased mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and M5-induced inflammatory cytokines levels in HEKa cells in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, SSA promoted apoptosis and suppressed phosphorylation of NF-κB in vitro, which were restored by the ROS scavenger N-acetylcysteine (NAC). In imiquimod (IMQ)-induced mice, gavage with SSA markedly decreased Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score and ameliorated epidermal hyperplasia through inhibition of NF-κB and NLRP3 signaling pathway. In conclusion, our studies demonstrate that SSA induces apoptosis and suppresses inflammation in HEKa cells and ameliorates IMQ-induced psoriasis in mice, making it a therapeutic candidate for psoriasis.
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