摘要
Objective To review the recent research progress in pharmacological actions and mechanisms of ginkgolide B. Data sources Information included in this article was identified by searching of PUBMED （1987-2006） online resources using the key terms ＂ginkgolide B＂, ＂platelet activating factor＂, and ＂pharmacological＂. Study selection Mainly original milestone articles and critical reviews written by major pioneer investigators of the field were selected. Results The key issues related to the pharmacological actions and mechanisms of ginkgolide B were summarized. The ginkgolide B possesses a number of beneficial effects such as anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects. Meantime, their mechaniams were discussed. Conclusions The Ginkgolide B is the most potent antagonist of platelet activating factor （PAF） and exhibits therapeutic action in a variety of diseases mainly by the PAF receptor.
Objective To review the recent research progress in pharmacological actions and mechanisms of ginkgolide B. Data sources Information included in this article was identified by searching of PUBMED （1987-2006） online resources using the key terms ＂ginkgolide B＂, ＂platelet activating factor＂, and ＂pharmacological＂. Study selection Mainly original milestone articles and critical reviews written by major pioneer investigators of the field were selected. Results The key issues related to the pharmacological actions and mechanisms of ginkgolide B were summarized. The ginkgolide B possesses a number of beneficial effects such as anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects. Meantime, their mechaniams were discussed. Conclusions The Ginkgolide B is the most potent antagonist of platelet activating factor （PAF） and exhibits therapeutic action in a variety of diseases mainly by the PAF receptor.
基金
This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30300465).
