The Effects of Wubeizi Ointment on the Proliferation of Keloid-Derived Fibroblasts

Abstract

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Wubeizi (WBZ) ointment on keloid-derived fibroblasts. The primary cells of the keloid-derived fibroblasts were cultured and the effectiveness of the WBZ ointment at different concentrations was examined by MTT colorimetric methods on keloid-derived fibroblasts. The WBZ ointment showed inhibitory effects on proliferating the keloid-derived fibroblasts (P < 0.01)in a time- and dose-dependent manner. The proportion of cells in S stage was significantly higher in each of the WBZ ointment group than in the control group (P<0.01), and the proportion of G2 + M stage cells was significantly lower than that of control group, which was statistically significant (P < 0.01).The inhibitory effects of the S and G2 + M stage increased with higher drug concentrations (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The WBZ ointment can inhibit the proliferation of the keloid-derived fibroblasts in a time- and dose- dependent manner.