Objectives:To investigate whether the protective actions of ginsenoside Rb1(Rb1)on astrocytes are mediated through the G_(s)-type G-protein-coupled receptor(GPCR-G_(s)).Methods:Primary astrocyte cultures derived from ...Objectives:To investigate whether the protective actions of ginsenoside Rb1(Rb1)on astrocytes are mediated through the G_(s)-type G-protein-coupled receptor(GPCR-G_(s)).Methods:Primary astrocyte cultures derived from neonatal mouse brain were used.Astrocyte injury was induced via oxygen-glucose deprivation/re-oxygenation(OGD/R).Cell morphology,viability,lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)leakage,apoptosis,glutamate uptake,and brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)secretion were assessed to gauge cell survival and functionality.Western blot was used to investigate the cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP)and protein kinase B(Akt)signaling pathways.GPCR-G_(s)-specific inhibitors and molecular docking were used to identify target receptors.Results:Rb1 at concentrations ranging from 0.8 to 5μM did not significantly affect the viability,glutamate uptake,or BDNF secretion in normal astrocytes.OGD/R reduced astrocyte viability,increasing their LDH leakage and apoptosis rate.It also decreased glutamate uptake and BDNF secretion by these cells.Rb1 had protective effects of astrocytes challenged by OGD/R,by improving viability,reducing apoptosis,and enhancing glutamate uptake and BDNF secretion.Additionally,Rb1 activated the cAMP and Akt pathways in these cells.When the GPCR-G_(s) inhibitor NF449 was introduced,the protective effects of Rb1 completely disappeared,and its activation of cAMP and Akt signaling pathways was significantly inhibited.Conclusion:Rb1 protects against astrocytes from OGD/R-induced injury through GPCR-G_(s) mediation.展开更多
将连续变化的碰撞能量与串联质谱相结合,建立了能量分辨质谱(Energy-resolved mass spectrometry,ERMS)分析方法用以区分和检测人参皂苷同分异构体20(S)-Rf和Rg_(1).ERMS将子离子与母离子强度的比值定义为强度分数(Intensity fraction,I...将连续变化的碰撞能量与串联质谱相结合,建立了能量分辨质谱(Energy-resolved mass spectrometry,ERMS)分析方法用以区分和检测人参皂苷同分异构体20(S)-Rf和Rg_(1).ERMS将子离子与母离子强度的比值定义为强度分数(Intensity fraction,IF),两个子离子强度的比值定义为强度比(Intensity ratio,IR),并通过IF和IR分别对连续变化的碰撞能量作图建立特征碎片离子的IF和IR曲线.虽然20(S)-Rf和Rg_(1)的串联质谱图无明显差异,但是多元统计分析结果显示其特征碎片离子[M-Glc-H]-,[M-2Glc-H]-和[M-2Glc-C_(6)H_(12)-H]-的IF和IR曲线差异显著,有明显的区分边界,可以直接区分20(S)-Rf和Rg_(1).进一步利用ERMS实时分析了原人参三醇型皂苷生物转化产物中20(S)-Rf和Rg_(1)的相对摩尔含量.结果表明,ERMS不需液相色谱分离即可实现20(S)-Rf和Rg_(1)的快速区分和相对含量检测.展开更多
目的探讨人参皂苷Rg_(3)对过氧化氢诱导的人晶状体上皮细胞氧化损伤的改善作用及对核转录因子E2相关因子2(nuclear factor E2 related factor 2,Nrf2)/血红素加氧酶-1(heme oxygenase 1,HO-1)信号通路的调节作用。方法用不同浓度人参皂...目的探讨人参皂苷Rg_(3)对过氧化氢诱导的人晶状体上皮细胞氧化损伤的改善作用及对核转录因子E2相关因子2(nuclear factor E2 related factor 2,Nrf2)/血红素加氧酶-1(heme oxygenase 1,HO-1)信号通路的调节作用。方法用不同浓度人参皂苷Rg_(3)处理过氧化氢诱导的SRA01/04细胞,用噻唑盐(methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium,MTT)法检测细胞存活率。将第3代对数生长期SRA01/04细胞随机分为正常组、氧化损伤组(用200μmol∙mL^(−1)过氧化氢处理)、人参皂苷Rg_(3)低剂量组和人参皂苷Rg_(3)高剂量组(分别用40、80μg∙mL^(−1)人参皂苷Rg_(3)处理6 h,更换培养基后用200μmol∙mL^(−1)过氧化氢处理12 h),用MTT法检测细胞存活率,用流式细胞仪检测细胞凋亡率,用试剂盒检测丙二醛(malondialdehyde,MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(superoxidedismutase,SOD)和谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(glutathioneperoxidase,GSH-Px)的含量,用蛋白印迹法检测Nrf2、Kelch样环氧氯丙烷相关蛋白1(Kelch like epichlorohydrin related protein 1,Keap1)和HO-1蛋白的相对表达量。结果与0μg∙mL^(−1)人参皂苷Rg_(3)组比较,10、20、40、80μg∙mL^(−1)人参皂苷Rg_(3)组的细胞存活率逐渐升高(P<0.05)。与正常组比较,氧化损伤组的细胞存活率、SOD和GSHPx含量以及Nrf2、Keap1和HO-1蛋白相对表达量降低,细胞凋亡率和MDA含量升高(P<0.05);与氧化损伤组比较,人参皂苷Rg_(3)低剂量和人参皂苷Rg_(3)高剂量组的细胞存活率、SOD和GSH-Px含量以及Nrf2、Keap1和HO-1蛋白的相对表达量升高,细胞凋亡率和MDA含量降低(P<0.05);人参皂苷Rg_(3)低剂量和人参皂苷Rg_(3)高剂量组各项指标水平变化规律相同,人参皂苷Rg_(3)高剂量组更显著(P<0.05)。结论人参皂苷Rg_(3)可抑制过氧化氢诱导的人晶状体上皮细胞凋亡,减轻氧化应激损伤,其可能是通过激活Nrf2/HO-1信号通路发挥调节作用的。展开更多
Obesity-induced type 2 diabetes is mainly due to excessive free fatty acids leading to insulin resistance.Increasing thermogenesis is regarded as an effective strategy for hypolipidemia and hypoglycemia.Ginsenoside is...Obesity-induced type 2 diabetes is mainly due to excessive free fatty acids leading to insulin resistance.Increasing thermogenesis is regarded as an effective strategy for hypolipidemia and hypoglycemia.Ginsenoside is a natural active component in Panax ginseng C.A.Meyer,and some of them enhance thermogenesis.However,there are few studies on the mechanism and target of ginsenosides enhancing thermogenesis.Using thermogenic protein uncoupling protein 1(UCP1)-luciferase reporter assay,we identifi ed ginsenoside F1 as a novel UCP1 activator in the ginsenosides library.Using pull down assay and inhibitor interference,we found F1 binds toβ3-adrenergic receptors(β3-AR)to enhance UCP1 expression via cAMP/PKA/CREB pathway.We also investigated the ability of F1 on energy metabolism in obesity-induced diabetic mice,including body weight,body composition and energy expenditure.The results of proteomics showed that F1 signifi cantly up-regulated thermogenesis proteins and lipolytic proteins,but down-regulated fatty acid synthesis proteins.Ginsenoside F1 increased thermogenesis and ameliorated insulin resistance specifi cally by promoting the browning of white adipose tissue in obese mice.Additionally,ginsenoside F1 improves norepinephrine-induced insulin resistance in adipocytes and hepatocytes,and shows a stronger mitochondria respiration ability than norepinephrine.These fi ndings suggest that ginsenoside F1 is a promising lead compound in the improvement of insulin resistance.展开更多
A preliminary miRNA screening showed that expression levels of rno-miRNA-27a-3p were significantly increased in the serum and brain tissues of rats undergoing cerebral ischemia.In recent years,there is evidence of the...A preliminary miRNA screening showed that expression levels of rno-miRNA-27a-3p were significantly increased in the serum and brain tissues of rats undergoing cerebral ischemia.In recent years,there is evidence of the protective capacity of the saponins extracted from panax ginseng and its primary active ingredient ginsenosideRg1oncerebral ischemic injury.Methods:Fetal rat neurons(FRNs)were cultured in glucose-and-serumfree medium and exposed to hypoxia to establish a cerebral ischemia model in vitro(oxygen and glucose deprivation model,OGD).Antioxidant indexes(CAT,SOD),inflammatory markers(MPO,TNF-αand IL-6),and the expression of apoptosis and proliferation associated proteins(NF kB-p65,Caspase 3-cleaved,BCL-2)were examined.Results:Pre-treatment of Rg1(30–100μg/mL)could effectively inhibit the decline of antioxidant indexes(CAT,SOD)and increase in inflammatory markers(MPO,TNF-αand IL-6),and effectively inhibited the apoptosis in FRNs induced by OGD in a gradient-dependent manner.The mechanism analysis showed that the role of Rg1 in protecting against ischemia-induced neuron damage depends on its indirect up-regulation of PPAR protein via suppression of rnomiRNA-27a-3p.Moreover,these effects of Rg1 could be reversed by exogenous rno-miRNA-27a-3p and PPAR gene silencing in FRNs exposed to OGD.Conclusion:To summarize,our study demonstrates that Rg1 could effectively attenuate neuronal damage caused by cerebral ischemia via the rno-miRNA-27a-3p/PPARγpathway.Further,clarification of the novel mechanism will certainly improve our previous understanding of the role of Rg1 and enhancing its level in treatments for alleviating ischemic brain injury.展开更多
AIM:To construct an in vitro model of oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion(OGD/R)induced injury to the optic nerve and to study the oxidative damage mechanism of ischemia-reperfusion(I/R)injury in 661W cells and the...AIM:To construct an in vitro model of oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion(OGD/R)induced injury to the optic nerve and to study the oxidative damage mechanism of ischemia-reperfusion(I/R)injury in 661W cells and the protective effect of ginsenoside Rg1.METHODS:The 661W cells were treated with different concentrations of Na2S2O4 to establish OGD/R model in vitro.Apoptosis,intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels and superoxide dismutase(SOD)levels were measured at different time points during the reperfusion injury process.The injury model was pretreated with graded concentrations of ginsenoside Rg1.Real-time polymerase chain reaction(PCR)was used to measure the expression levels of cytochrome C(cyt C)/B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl2)/Bcl2 associated protein X(Bax),heme oxygenase-1(HO-1),caspase9,nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(nrf2),kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1(keap1)and other genes.Western blot was used to detect the expression of nrf2,phosphorylated nrf2(pnrf2)and keap1 protein levels.RESULTS:Compared to the untreated group,the cell activity of 661W cells treated with Na2S2O4 for 6 and 8h decreased(P<0.01).Additionally,the ROS content increased and SOD levels decreased significantly(P<0.01).In contrast,treatment with ginsenoside Rg1 reversed the cell viability and SOD levels in comparison to the Na_(2)S_(2)O_(4)treated group(P<0.01).Moreover,Rg1 reduced the levels of caspase3,caspase9,and cyt C,while increasing the Bcl2/Bax level.These differences were all statistically significant(P<0.05).Western blot analysis showed no significant difference in the protein expression levels of keap1 and nrf2 with Rg1 treatment,however,Rg1 significantly increased the ratio of pnrf2/nrf2 protein expression compared to the Na_(2)S_(2)O_(4)treated group(P<0.001).CONCLUSION:The OGD/R process is induced in 661W cells using Na_(2)S_(2)O_(4).Rg1 inhibits OGD/R-induced oxidative damage and alleviates the extent of apoptosis in 661W cells through the keap1/nrf2 pathway.These results suggest a potential protective effect of Rg1 against retinal I/R injury.展开更多
Mitochondrial damage caused by oxidative stress and energy deficiency induced by focal ischemia and hypoxia are important factors that aggravate diseases.Studies have shown that ginsenoside Rb1 has neurotrophic and ne...Mitochondrial damage caused by oxidative stress and energy deficiency induced by focal ischemia and hypoxia are important factors that aggravate diseases.Studies have shown that ginsenoside Rb1 has neurotrophic and neuroprotective effects.However,whether it influences energy metabolism after spinal cord injury remains unclear.In this study,we treated mouse and cell models of spinal cord injury with ginsenoside Rb1.We found that ginsenoside Rb1 remarkably inhibited neuronal oxidative stress,protected mitochondria,promoted neuronal metabolic reprogramming,increased glycolytic activity and ATP production,and promoted the survival of motor neurons in the anterior horn and the recovery of motor function in the hind limb.Because sirtuin 3 regulates glycolysis and oxidative stress,mouse and cell models of spinal cord injury were treated with the sirtuin 3 inhibitor 3-TYP.When Sirt3 expression was suppressed,we found that the therapeutic effects of ginsenoside Rb1 on spinal cord injury were remarkably inhibited.Therefore,ginsenoside Rb1 is considered a potential drug for the treatment of spinal cord injury,and its therapeutic effects are closely related to sirtuin 3.展开更多
基金supported by the grant International Cooperation Project of Prevention and Treatment of Major Diseases with Chinese Medicine(GZYYGJ2021047)the High-end Experts Support Program from the Ministry of Science and Technology(DL 2021110001L)the Basic Research Funds from the Ministry of Education(1000061223731).
文摘Objectives:To investigate whether the protective actions of ginsenoside Rb1(Rb1)on astrocytes are mediated through the G_(s)-type G-protein-coupled receptor(GPCR-G_(s)).Methods:Primary astrocyte cultures derived from neonatal mouse brain were used.Astrocyte injury was induced via oxygen-glucose deprivation/re-oxygenation(OGD/R).Cell morphology,viability,lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)leakage,apoptosis,glutamate uptake,and brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)secretion were assessed to gauge cell survival and functionality.Western blot was used to investigate the cyclic adenosine monophosphate(cAMP)and protein kinase B(Akt)signaling pathways.GPCR-G_(s)-specific inhibitors and molecular docking were used to identify target receptors.Results:Rb1 at concentrations ranging from 0.8 to 5μM did not significantly affect the viability,glutamate uptake,or BDNF secretion in normal astrocytes.OGD/R reduced astrocyte viability,increasing their LDH leakage and apoptosis rate.It also decreased glutamate uptake and BDNF secretion by these cells.Rb1 had protective effects of astrocytes challenged by OGD/R,by improving viability,reducing apoptosis,and enhancing glutamate uptake and BDNF secretion.Additionally,Rb1 activated the cAMP and Akt pathways in these cells.When the GPCR-G_(s) inhibitor NF449 was introduced,the protective effects of Rb1 completely disappeared,and its activation of cAMP and Akt signaling pathways was significantly inhibited.Conclusion:Rb1 protects against astrocytes from OGD/R-induced injury through GPCR-G_(s) mediation.
文摘将连续变化的碰撞能量与串联质谱相结合,建立了能量分辨质谱(Energy-resolved mass spectrometry,ERMS)分析方法用以区分和检测人参皂苷同分异构体20(S)-Rf和Rg_(1).ERMS将子离子与母离子强度的比值定义为强度分数(Intensity fraction,IF),两个子离子强度的比值定义为强度比(Intensity ratio,IR),并通过IF和IR分别对连续变化的碰撞能量作图建立特征碎片离子的IF和IR曲线.虽然20(S)-Rf和Rg_(1)的串联质谱图无明显差异,但是多元统计分析结果显示其特征碎片离子[M-Glc-H]-,[M-2Glc-H]-和[M-2Glc-C_(6)H_(12)-H]-的IF和IR曲线差异显著,有明显的区分边界,可以直接区分20(S)-Rf和Rg_(1).进一步利用ERMS实时分析了原人参三醇型皂苷生物转化产物中20(S)-Rf和Rg_(1)的相对摩尔含量.结果表明,ERMS不需液相色谱分离即可实现20(S)-Rf和Rg_(1)的快速区分和相对含量检测.
文摘目的探讨人参皂苷Rg_(3)对过氧化氢诱导的人晶状体上皮细胞氧化损伤的改善作用及对核转录因子E2相关因子2(nuclear factor E2 related factor 2,Nrf2)/血红素加氧酶-1(heme oxygenase 1,HO-1)信号通路的调节作用。方法用不同浓度人参皂苷Rg_(3)处理过氧化氢诱导的SRA01/04细胞,用噻唑盐(methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium,MTT)法检测细胞存活率。将第3代对数生长期SRA01/04细胞随机分为正常组、氧化损伤组(用200μmol∙mL^(−1)过氧化氢处理)、人参皂苷Rg_(3)低剂量组和人参皂苷Rg_(3)高剂量组(分别用40、80μg∙mL^(−1)人参皂苷Rg_(3)处理6 h,更换培养基后用200μmol∙mL^(−1)过氧化氢处理12 h),用MTT法检测细胞存活率,用流式细胞仪检测细胞凋亡率,用试剂盒检测丙二醛(malondialdehyde,MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(superoxidedismutase,SOD)和谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(glutathioneperoxidase,GSH-Px)的含量,用蛋白印迹法检测Nrf2、Kelch样环氧氯丙烷相关蛋白1(Kelch like epichlorohydrin related protein 1,Keap1)和HO-1蛋白的相对表达量。结果与0μg∙mL^(−1)人参皂苷Rg_(3)组比较,10、20、40、80μg∙mL^(−1)人参皂苷Rg_(3)组的细胞存活率逐渐升高(P<0.05)。与正常组比较,氧化损伤组的细胞存活率、SOD和GSHPx含量以及Nrf2、Keap1和HO-1蛋白相对表达量降低,细胞凋亡率和MDA含量升高(P<0.05);与氧化损伤组比较,人参皂苷Rg_(3)低剂量和人参皂苷Rg_(3)高剂量组的细胞存活率、SOD和GSH-Px含量以及Nrf2、Keap1和HO-1蛋白的相对表达量升高,细胞凋亡率和MDA含量降低(P<0.05);人参皂苷Rg_(3)低剂量和人参皂苷Rg_(3)高剂量组各项指标水平变化规律相同,人参皂苷Rg_(3)高剂量组更显著(P<0.05)。结论人参皂苷Rg_(3)可抑制过氧化氢诱导的人晶状体上皮细胞凋亡,减轻氧化应激损伤,其可能是通过激活Nrf2/HO-1信号通路发挥调节作用的。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[31872674]the Jilin Talent Development Foundation Grant[20200301018RQ]the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities[CGZH202206].
文摘Obesity-induced type 2 diabetes is mainly due to excessive free fatty acids leading to insulin resistance.Increasing thermogenesis is regarded as an effective strategy for hypolipidemia and hypoglycemia.Ginsenoside is a natural active component in Panax ginseng C.A.Meyer,and some of them enhance thermogenesis.However,there are few studies on the mechanism and target of ginsenosides enhancing thermogenesis.Using thermogenic protein uncoupling protein 1(UCP1)-luciferase reporter assay,we identifi ed ginsenoside F1 as a novel UCP1 activator in the ginsenosides library.Using pull down assay and inhibitor interference,we found F1 binds toβ3-adrenergic receptors(β3-AR)to enhance UCP1 expression via cAMP/PKA/CREB pathway.We also investigated the ability of F1 on energy metabolism in obesity-induced diabetic mice,including body weight,body composition and energy expenditure.The results of proteomics showed that F1 signifi cantly up-regulated thermogenesis proteins and lipolytic proteins,but down-regulated fatty acid synthesis proteins.Ginsenoside F1 increased thermogenesis and ameliorated insulin resistance specifi cally by promoting the browning of white adipose tissue in obese mice.Additionally,ginsenoside F1 improves norepinephrine-induced insulin resistance in adipocytes and hepatocytes,and shows a stronger mitochondria respiration ability than norepinephrine.These fi ndings suggest that ginsenoside F1 is a promising lead compound in the improvement of insulin resistance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.81973317,81374007,81870977the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,HL2019H062+1 种基金the Projects of Basic Scientific Research Business Expenses in Higher Education Institutions of Heilongjiang Province,No.2018-KYYWF-MY-005the Students Innovative and the Entrepreneurship Training Scientific Research Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,No.102292017001.
文摘A preliminary miRNA screening showed that expression levels of rno-miRNA-27a-3p were significantly increased in the serum and brain tissues of rats undergoing cerebral ischemia.In recent years,there is evidence of the protective capacity of the saponins extracted from panax ginseng and its primary active ingredient ginsenosideRg1oncerebral ischemic injury.Methods:Fetal rat neurons(FRNs)were cultured in glucose-and-serumfree medium and exposed to hypoxia to establish a cerebral ischemia model in vitro(oxygen and glucose deprivation model,OGD).Antioxidant indexes(CAT,SOD),inflammatory markers(MPO,TNF-αand IL-6),and the expression of apoptosis and proliferation associated proteins(NF kB-p65,Caspase 3-cleaved,BCL-2)were examined.Results:Pre-treatment of Rg1(30–100μg/mL)could effectively inhibit the decline of antioxidant indexes(CAT,SOD)and increase in inflammatory markers(MPO,TNF-αand IL-6),and effectively inhibited the apoptosis in FRNs induced by OGD in a gradient-dependent manner.The mechanism analysis showed that the role of Rg1 in protecting against ischemia-induced neuron damage depends on its indirect up-regulation of PPAR protein via suppression of rnomiRNA-27a-3p.Moreover,these effects of Rg1 could be reversed by exogenous rno-miRNA-27a-3p and PPAR gene silencing in FRNs exposed to OGD.Conclusion:To summarize,our study demonstrates that Rg1 could effectively attenuate neuronal damage caused by cerebral ischemia via the rno-miRNA-27a-3p/PPARγpathway.Further,clarification of the novel mechanism will certainly improve our previous understanding of the role of Rg1 and enhancing its level in treatments for alleviating ischemic brain injury.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2021A1515010513)。
文摘AIM:To construct an in vitro model of oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion(OGD/R)induced injury to the optic nerve and to study the oxidative damage mechanism of ischemia-reperfusion(I/R)injury in 661W cells and the protective effect of ginsenoside Rg1.METHODS:The 661W cells were treated with different concentrations of Na2S2O4 to establish OGD/R model in vitro.Apoptosis,intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS)levels and superoxide dismutase(SOD)levels were measured at different time points during the reperfusion injury process.The injury model was pretreated with graded concentrations of ginsenoside Rg1.Real-time polymerase chain reaction(PCR)was used to measure the expression levels of cytochrome C(cyt C)/B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl2)/Bcl2 associated protein X(Bax),heme oxygenase-1(HO-1),caspase9,nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(nrf2),kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1(keap1)and other genes.Western blot was used to detect the expression of nrf2,phosphorylated nrf2(pnrf2)and keap1 protein levels.RESULTS:Compared to the untreated group,the cell activity of 661W cells treated with Na2S2O4 for 6 and 8h decreased(P<0.01).Additionally,the ROS content increased and SOD levels decreased significantly(P<0.01).In contrast,treatment with ginsenoside Rg1 reversed the cell viability and SOD levels in comparison to the Na_(2)S_(2)O_(4)treated group(P<0.01).Moreover,Rg1 reduced the levels of caspase3,caspase9,and cyt C,while increasing the Bcl2/Bax level.These differences were all statistically significant(P<0.05).Western blot analysis showed no significant difference in the protein expression levels of keap1 and nrf2 with Rg1 treatment,however,Rg1 significantly increased the ratio of pnrf2/nrf2 protein expression compared to the Na_(2)S_(2)O_(4)treated group(P<0.001).CONCLUSION:The OGD/R process is induced in 661W cells using Na_(2)S_(2)O_(4).Rg1 inhibits OGD/R-induced oxidative damage and alleviates the extent of apoptosis in 661W cells through the keap1/nrf2 pathway.These results suggest a potential protective effect of Rg1 against retinal I/R injury.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaNos.81871556+2 种基金82072165Liaoning Revitalization Talents ProgramNo.XLYC1902108 (all to XFM)
文摘Mitochondrial damage caused by oxidative stress and energy deficiency induced by focal ischemia and hypoxia are important factors that aggravate diseases.Studies have shown that ginsenoside Rb1 has neurotrophic and neuroprotective effects.However,whether it influences energy metabolism after spinal cord injury remains unclear.In this study,we treated mouse and cell models of spinal cord injury with ginsenoside Rb1.We found that ginsenoside Rb1 remarkably inhibited neuronal oxidative stress,protected mitochondria,promoted neuronal metabolic reprogramming,increased glycolytic activity and ATP production,and promoted the survival of motor neurons in the anterior horn and the recovery of motor function in the hind limb.Because sirtuin 3 regulates glycolysis and oxidative stress,mouse and cell models of spinal cord injury were treated with the sirtuin 3 inhibitor 3-TYP.When Sirt3 expression was suppressed,we found that the therapeutic effects of ginsenoside Rb1 on spinal cord injury were remarkably inhibited.Therefore,ginsenoside Rb1 is considered a potential drug for the treatment of spinal cord injury,and its therapeutic effects are closely related to sirtuin 3.
