Ginsenoside Rb1 for myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury: Preclinical evidence and possible mechanisms

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Abstract

Ginseng is an important herbal drug that has been used worldwide for many years. Ginsenoside Rb1 (G-Rb1), the major pharmacological extract from ginseng, possesses a variety of biological activities in the cardiovascular systems. Here, we conducted a preclinical systematic review to investigate the efficacy of G-Rb1 for animal models of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury and its possible mechanisms. Ten studies involving 211 animals were identified by searching 6 databases from inception to May 2017. The methodological quality was assessed by using the CAMARADES 10-item checklist. All the data were analyzed using RevMan 5.3 software. As a result, the score of study quality ranged from 3 to 7 points. Meta-analyses showed that G-Rb1 can significantly decrease the myocardial infarct size and cardiac enzymes (including lactate dehydrogenase, creatine kinase, and creatine kinase-MB) when compared with control group (P<0.01). Significant decrease in cardiac troponin T and improvement in the degree of ST-segment depression were reported in one study (P<0.05). Additionally, the possible mechanisms of G-Rb1 for myocardial infarction are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiapoptosis, promoting angiogenesis and improving the circulation. Thus, G-Rb1 is a potential cardioprotective candidate for further clinical trials of myocardial infarction.

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Zheng, Q., Bao, X. Y., Zhu, P. C., Tong, Q., Zheng, G. Q., & Wang, Y. (2017). Ginsenoside Rb1 for myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury: Preclinical evidence and possible mechanisms. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. Hindawi Limited. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/6313625

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