Ginsenoside Rb3(G-Rb3)is one of the primary active compounds isolated from Panax ginseng Meyer,which belongs to protopanaxadiol ginsenosides(PPD).Based on the structure-activity relationship(SAR)of ginsenosides,the pe...Ginsenoside Rb3(G-Rb3)is one of the primary active compounds isolated from Panax ginseng Meyer,which belongs to protopanaxadiol ginsenosides(PPD).Based on the structure-activity relationship(SAR)of ginsenosides,the pentose structure of G-Rb3 limited itself to possess more pharmacological activity to a certain extent.However,pharmacokinetics show that G-Rb3 is processed through deglycosylation in the intestinal tract and converted into more active rare saponins,such as Compound K,F2,etc.A series of studies focused on neuroprotection and the cardiovascular system demonstrating its therapeutic potentials,which was achieved by diminishing oxidative stress and apoptosis.Therefore,more systematic and in-depth studies are needed to complete the pharmaceutical value and to promote its clinical applications.This article highlights the multiple pharmacological effects and mechanisms of G-Rb3 and prospects for its development.展开更多
Ginseng is a traditional Chinese medicine with a long medicinal history.Ginsenoside is the main compo⁃nent of ginseng,among which the ginsenoside-Rg3 possess higher medicinal value.The pharmacological studies reported...Ginseng is a traditional Chinese medicine with a long medicinal history.Ginsenoside is the main compo⁃nent of ginseng,among which the ginsenoside-Rg3 possess higher medicinal value.The pharmacological studies reported that the ginsenoside-Rg3 exhibit a variety of pharmacological actions.For example,the ginsenoside-Rg3 exhibit an effective inhibitory effect against cancer and induce apoptosis,such as glioma,lung cancer,liver cancer,breast cancer,ovarian cancer,cervical cancer and so on.The anti-cancer effect will be significantly increased by combinning chemotherapy drugs with ginsenoside-Rg3.In addition,ginsenoside-Rg3 can reduce the side effects of chemotherapy drugs,such as cardiotoxicity and nephrotoxicity.Furthermore,ginsenoside-Rg3 could reverse the multidrug resistance of cancer cells against anticancer drugs.What′s more,ginsenoid-Rg3 has several other pharmacological actions as follows.At first,ginsenoid-Rg3 appears to anti-fatigue effect by reversing the dopamine reduction induced by fatigue.Secondly,ginsenoid-Rg3 can reverse chemical-induced memory damage and improve memory to exert neuroprotective effect.Finally,ginsenoid-Rg3 can improve mitochondrial function and insulin tolerance in skeletal muscle,suggesting that ginsenoid-Rg3 can be used as a hypoglycemic drug.In this review,I present an overview of the pharmacological actions of ginsenoside-Rg3 to provide theoretical guidance for further development and utilization of ginsenoside-Rg3.展开更多
[ Objective ] This study aimed to explore the effect of ginsenoside Rbl on expressive proteome of rat neurons by technologies of proteomics, bioinformat- ies and MS peptide fingerprinting. [ Method ] Rat neurons were ...[ Objective ] This study aimed to explore the effect of ginsenoside Rbl on expressive proteome of rat neurons by technologies of proteomics, bioinformat- ies and MS peptide fingerprinting. [ Method ] Rat neurons were cultured conventionally and randomly separated into two groups. The experimental group was trea- ted with 5 μg/rnl Rbl for 20 min, while control group was added with the same amount of medium. After cell lysis, the whole-cell protein was extracted. Two-di- mensional electrophoresis (2-DE) was used to separate the extracts. Differential expression of proteome between the two groups was analyzed by using ImageMaster 2D Platinum v5.0 software and the two protein spots expressed differently were selected for differential identification with MALDI-TOF-MS. [ Result] Based on the matching and comparative analysis of the protein spots, 418 protein spots were detected in experimental group, including 226 protein spots with differently expres- sive levels; according to the mass spectrometry, the two ginsenoside Rbl-related and differentially-expressed protein spots were identified as cytochrome P-450 and phosducin-like protein, and both of them were phosphorylated proteins. [ Conclusion ] This study showed that the functions of those identified proteins were in- volved in signal transduction, suggesting that the effect of ginsenoside Rbl on expressive proteome of rat neurons might be related to the corresponding signal trans- duction networks.展开更多
Panax genus belonging to a family of Araliaceae grow in Asia(9 species)and in North America(2 species).Especially Panax ginseng was listed in Chinese medical book,Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica approximately...Panax genus belonging to a family of Araliaceae grow in Asia(9 species)and in North America(2 species).Especially Panax ginseng was listed in Chinese medical book,Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica approximately 2 thousand years ago and Panax species are now one of the most important natural medicine.Since Panax species contain approximately 260 ginsenosides,its quality control and pharmacological movement of ginsenoside in body are not enough understanding.Monoclonal antibodies against ginsenosides were prepared and set up the enzyme linked immunosorbent assay system for the quality control of natural product.Furthermore,we developed Eastern blotting system using monoclonal antibodies resulted that protopanaxadiol and protopanaxatriol group ginsenosides can be separately stained by two corresponding monoclonal antibodies,respectively.It became evident that the ginseng slice was stained by Eastern blotting system.Histochemical staining of ginseng can make clear the ginsenoside-Rb1 distribution in cells and tissues.Double Eastern blotting system facilitated by two monoclonal antibodies like anti-ginsenoside-Rb1 and anti-ginsenoside-Rg1 monoclonal antibodies gives several information such as sugar number,structure,and qualitative/quantitative evaluation.Immunoaffinity column combined with monoclonal antibodies succeeded one-step isolation of ginsenoside and make it possible to prepare knockout extract of which only antigen molecule was removed suggesting the pharmacological and biological value of antigen molecule in the crude extract.展开更多
[Objectives] To study the effects of ginsenoside Rbl Babu agent on the amplitude of microvascular vasomotion. [Methods]The in vitro transdermal permeation of ginsenoside Rbl Babu agent was performed by using intellige...[Objectives] To study the effects of ginsenoside Rbl Babu agent on the amplitude of microvascular vasomotion. [Methods]The in vitro transdermal permeation of ginsenoside Rbl Babu agent was performed by using intelligent transdermal apparatus,and the percutaneous fluid was collected and analyzed by using high performance liquid chromatography( HPLC). The Babu agent was stuck on the skin of acupoint area,determined by Laser Doppler Flowmeter,and amplitude of microvascular vasomotion of acupoint area was recorded. [Results] With the extension of transdermal time,the cumulative permeation rate of ginsenoside Rbl increased. The amplitude of microvascular vasomotion could be significantly increased with the application of ginsenoside Rbl Babu agent( P < 0. 01). [Conclusions]The drug delivery system of ginsenoside Rbl Babu agent can release the drug into the acupoint,increase the amplitude of microvascular vasomotion,and achieve the effect of acupuncture. Therefore,ginsenoside Rbl Babu agent can replace the acupuncture clinically to treat diseases.展开更多
Objective:The purpose of this thesis is to explore the mechanism of ShenFu Decoction in the treatment of critically ill patients with COVID-19 based on network pharmacology.Methods:The primary active ingredients and p...Objective:The purpose of this thesis is to explore the mechanism of ShenFu Decoction in the treatment of critically ill patients with COVID-19 based on network pharmacology.Methods:The primary active ingredients and potential targets of ShenFu Decoction were searched from the TCMSP database.The targets of COVID-19 were obtained by searching the GeneCards and OMIM databases.A ShenFu Decoction-compound-target-COVID19 network and a protein-protein interaction(PPI)network were respectively constructed through the Cytoscape 3.5.1 software and the STRING database.Gene Ontology(GO)function enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway analysis were performed via Bioconductor bioinformatics software package and R programming language.Results:ShenFu Decoction contains 255 compounds and 94 potential targets.43 primary active ingredients were searched from the TCMSP database with oral bioavailability(OB)≥30%and drug-likeness(DL)≥0.18 as the retrieval condition.Numbers of targets of COVID-19 were 352 by searching the GeneCards and the OMIM databases.16 key targets were acquired by intersecting the targets of drug with the targets of disease.There were 49 GO terms and 102 pathways after analyzing GO and KEGG.Conclusion:Kaempferol,ginsenoside rh2,beta-sitosterol,Stigmasterol and Deoxy andrographolide might be the main active ingredients which may cause the inhibition of the SARS-CoV-23CL hydrolase activity and regulate ACE2.As a result,the antiviral effect,immunoregulation,targeting cytokine storm of SFD may play an important role in the treatment of critically ill patients with COVID-19 through regulating multiple signaling pathways such as AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications,IL-17 signaling pathway,C-type lectin receptor signaling pathway,HIF-1 signaling pathway.展开更多
OBJECTIVE Panax ginseng C.A.Meyer(ginseng)is a well-known medicinal plant worldwide and a key ingredient in many commercially-available health products.It is used as a tonic for invigoration and for tification in time...OBJECTIVE Panax ginseng C.A.Meyer(ginseng)is a well-known medicinal plant worldwide and a key ingredient in many commercially-available health products.It is used as a tonic for invigoration and for tification in times of fatigue and debility or declining capacity for work and concentration.Previous in-house study has surveyed over three hundred ginseng and ginseng products(including P.ginseng,P.quinquefolius,P.notoginseng,P.pseudoginseng)available in Singapore.This review presents an overview of the pharmacological activities and herb-drug interactions of P.ginseng and its ginsenosides.METHODS Literature searches of PubMed and ScienceDirect were done to identify pharmacological activities and herb-drug interactions of P.ginseng,its extracts and its chemical components,including ginsenosides.Studies of whole plant extracts include both White ginseng and Red ginseng.The studies for the pharmacological activities of whole plant extract were limited to those published from 2009 to 2015.There was no restriction on the time frame of other studies.Terms such as″P.ginseng″,″Ginsenosides″were searched.Studies found included in vitro assays,in vivo animal studies,human clinical trials as well as individual case reports.RESULTS A total of 112 studies were found on whole plant extracts and 257 studies on its individual components.Whole plant extracts of ginseng were found to possess over fifty different pharmacological activities,while its individual components exhibit parts of this spectrum.P.ginseng was found to interact with drugs such as 5-fluorouracil,irinotecan,mitomycin C,docetaxel,cisplatin,alcohol,midazolam,warfarin,phenelzine,raltegravir and imatinib.CONCLUSION P.ginseng and its components exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities and interact with some drugs.There remain much opportunities for future research.展开更多
基金This work was funded by the grant of Jilin Science&Technology Development Plan(No.20200301037RQ).
文摘Ginsenoside Rb3(G-Rb3)is one of the primary active compounds isolated from Panax ginseng Meyer,which belongs to protopanaxadiol ginsenosides(PPD).Based on the structure-activity relationship(SAR)of ginsenosides,the pentose structure of G-Rb3 limited itself to possess more pharmacological activity to a certain extent.However,pharmacokinetics show that G-Rb3 is processed through deglycosylation in the intestinal tract and converted into more active rare saponins,such as Compound K,F2,etc.A series of studies focused on neuroprotection and the cardiovascular system demonstrating its therapeutic potentials,which was achieved by diminishing oxidative stress and apoptosis.Therefore,more systematic and in-depth studies are needed to complete the pharmaceutical value and to promote its clinical applications.This article highlights the multiple pharmacological effects and mechanisms of G-Rb3 and prospects for its development.
文摘Ginseng is a traditional Chinese medicine with a long medicinal history.Ginsenoside is the main compo⁃nent of ginseng,among which the ginsenoside-Rg3 possess higher medicinal value.The pharmacological studies reported that the ginsenoside-Rg3 exhibit a variety of pharmacological actions.For example,the ginsenoside-Rg3 exhibit an effective inhibitory effect against cancer and induce apoptosis,such as glioma,lung cancer,liver cancer,breast cancer,ovarian cancer,cervical cancer and so on.The anti-cancer effect will be significantly increased by combinning chemotherapy drugs with ginsenoside-Rg3.In addition,ginsenoside-Rg3 can reduce the side effects of chemotherapy drugs,such as cardiotoxicity and nephrotoxicity.Furthermore,ginsenoside-Rg3 could reverse the multidrug resistance of cancer cells against anticancer drugs.What′s more,ginsenoid-Rg3 has several other pharmacological actions as follows.At first,ginsenoid-Rg3 appears to anti-fatigue effect by reversing the dopamine reduction induced by fatigue.Secondly,ginsenoid-Rg3 can reverse chemical-induced memory damage and improve memory to exert neuroprotective effect.Finally,ginsenoid-Rg3 can improve mitochondrial function and insulin tolerance in skeletal muscle,suggesting that ginsenoid-Rg3 can be used as a hypoglycemic drug.In this review,I present an overview of the pharmacological actions of ginsenoside-Rg3 to provide theoretical guidance for further development and utilization of ginsenoside-Rg3.
基金Supported by the Fund of Sichuan Provincial Department of Education( 2006C010)
文摘[ Objective ] This study aimed to explore the effect of ginsenoside Rbl on expressive proteome of rat neurons by technologies of proteomics, bioinformat- ies and MS peptide fingerprinting. [ Method ] Rat neurons were cultured conventionally and randomly separated into two groups. The experimental group was trea- ted with 5 μg/rnl Rbl for 20 min, while control group was added with the same amount of medium. After cell lysis, the whole-cell protein was extracted. Two-di- mensional electrophoresis (2-DE) was used to separate the extracts. Differential expression of proteome between the two groups was analyzed by using ImageMaster 2D Platinum v5.0 software and the two protein spots expressed differently were selected for differential identification with MALDI-TOF-MS. [ Result] Based on the matching and comparative analysis of the protein spots, 418 protein spots were detected in experimental group, including 226 protein spots with differently expres- sive levels; according to the mass spectrometry, the two ginsenoside Rbl-related and differentially-expressed protein spots were identified as cytochrome P-450 and phosducin-like protein, and both of them were phosphorylated proteins. [ Conclusion ] This study showed that the functions of those identified proteins were in- volved in signal transduction, suggesting that the effect of ginsenoside Rbl on expressive proteome of rat neurons might be related to the corresponding signal trans- duction networks.
文摘Panax genus belonging to a family of Araliaceae grow in Asia(9 species)and in North America(2 species).Especially Panax ginseng was listed in Chinese medical book,Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica approximately 2 thousand years ago and Panax species are now one of the most important natural medicine.Since Panax species contain approximately 260 ginsenosides,its quality control and pharmacological movement of ginsenoside in body are not enough understanding.Monoclonal antibodies against ginsenosides were prepared and set up the enzyme linked immunosorbent assay system for the quality control of natural product.Furthermore,we developed Eastern blotting system using monoclonal antibodies resulted that protopanaxadiol and protopanaxatriol group ginsenosides can be separately stained by two corresponding monoclonal antibodies,respectively.It became evident that the ginseng slice was stained by Eastern blotting system.Histochemical staining of ginseng can make clear the ginsenoside-Rb1 distribution in cells and tissues.Double Eastern blotting system facilitated by two monoclonal antibodies like anti-ginsenoside-Rb1 and anti-ginsenoside-Rg1 monoclonal antibodies gives several information such as sugar number,structure,and qualitative/quantitative evaluation.Immunoaffinity column combined with monoclonal antibodies succeeded one-step isolation of ginsenoside and make it possible to prepare knockout extract of which only antigen molecule was removed suggesting the pharmacological and biological value of antigen molecule in the crude extract.
基金Supported by Fundamental Study on Rules and Influencing Factors of Specificity of Acupoint Effect(2012CB518502)
文摘[Objectives] To study the effects of ginsenoside Rbl Babu agent on the amplitude of microvascular vasomotion. [Methods]The in vitro transdermal permeation of ginsenoside Rbl Babu agent was performed by using intelligent transdermal apparatus,and the percutaneous fluid was collected and analyzed by using high performance liquid chromatography( HPLC). The Babu agent was stuck on the skin of acupoint area,determined by Laser Doppler Flowmeter,and amplitude of microvascular vasomotion of acupoint area was recorded. [Results] With the extension of transdermal time,the cumulative permeation rate of ginsenoside Rbl increased. The amplitude of microvascular vasomotion could be significantly increased with the application of ginsenoside Rbl Babu agent( P < 0. 01). [Conclusions]The drug delivery system of ginsenoside Rbl Babu agent can release the drug into the acupoint,increase the amplitude of microvascular vasomotion,and achieve the effect of acupuncture. Therefore,ginsenoside Rbl Babu agent can replace the acupuncture clinically to treat diseases.
基金Tan Xieyao and Zhang Huantian traditional Chinese medicine academic inheritance studio in Guangdong Provincial Hospital of TCM(No.E48807)Inheritance studio of Lingnan Cen’s miscellaneous diseases school in Guangdong Provincial Hospital of TCM(No.E43602)
文摘Objective:The purpose of this thesis is to explore the mechanism of ShenFu Decoction in the treatment of critically ill patients with COVID-19 based on network pharmacology.Methods:The primary active ingredients and potential targets of ShenFu Decoction were searched from the TCMSP database.The targets of COVID-19 were obtained by searching the GeneCards and OMIM databases.A ShenFu Decoction-compound-target-COVID19 network and a protein-protein interaction(PPI)network were respectively constructed through the Cytoscape 3.5.1 software and the STRING database.Gene Ontology(GO)function enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway analysis were performed via Bioconductor bioinformatics software package and R programming language.Results:ShenFu Decoction contains 255 compounds and 94 potential targets.43 primary active ingredients were searched from the TCMSP database with oral bioavailability(OB)≥30%and drug-likeness(DL)≥0.18 as the retrieval condition.Numbers of targets of COVID-19 were 352 by searching the GeneCards and the OMIM databases.16 key targets were acquired by intersecting the targets of drug with the targets of disease.There were 49 GO terms and 102 pathways after analyzing GO and KEGG.Conclusion:Kaempferol,ginsenoside rh2,beta-sitosterol,Stigmasterol and Deoxy andrographolide might be the main active ingredients which may cause the inhibition of the SARS-CoV-23CL hydrolase activity and regulate ACE2.As a result,the antiviral effect,immunoregulation,targeting cytokine storm of SFD may play an important role in the treatment of critically ill patients with COVID-19 through regulating multiple signaling pathways such as AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications,IL-17 signaling pathway,C-type lectin receptor signaling pathway,HIF-1 signaling pathway.
基金The project supported by Lee Foundation Grant(TCH and KHL,R-184-000-200-720)and research scholarship(WHN)
文摘OBJECTIVE Panax ginseng C.A.Meyer(ginseng)is a well-known medicinal plant worldwide and a key ingredient in many commercially-available health products.It is used as a tonic for invigoration and for tification in times of fatigue and debility or declining capacity for work and concentration.Previous in-house study has surveyed over three hundred ginseng and ginseng products(including P.ginseng,P.quinquefolius,P.notoginseng,P.pseudoginseng)available in Singapore.This review presents an overview of the pharmacological activities and herb-drug interactions of P.ginseng and its ginsenosides.METHODS Literature searches of PubMed and ScienceDirect were done to identify pharmacological activities and herb-drug interactions of P.ginseng,its extracts and its chemical components,including ginsenosides.Studies of whole plant extracts include both White ginseng and Red ginseng.The studies for the pharmacological activities of whole plant extract were limited to those published from 2009 to 2015.There was no restriction on the time frame of other studies.Terms such as″P.ginseng″,″Ginsenosides″were searched.Studies found included in vitro assays,in vivo animal studies,human clinical trials as well as individual case reports.RESULTS A total of 112 studies were found on whole plant extracts and 257 studies on its individual components.Whole plant extracts of ginseng were found to possess over fifty different pharmacological activities,while its individual components exhibit parts of this spectrum.P.ginseng was found to interact with drugs such as 5-fluorouracil,irinotecan,mitomycin C,docetaxel,cisplatin,alcohol,midazolam,warfarin,phenelzine,raltegravir and imatinib.CONCLUSION P.ginseng and its components exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities and interact with some drugs.There remain much opportunities for future research.