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ArticleThe Journal of surgical research2009

Ginsenoside Rb1 attenuates homocysteine-augmented guidewire injury-induced intimal hyperplasia in mice.

Hong Chai, Yanlan Dong, Xinwen Wang, Wei Zhou

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Article in The Journal of surgical research, 2009. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Hong ChaiDivision of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA.
Yanlan Dong
Xinwen Wang
Wei Zhou
Baylor College of Medicine · USStanford University · US

Funding

Ginsenoside Rb1 Decreases Injury-Induced Vascular RestenosisR21AT005136 · NCCIH · PALO ALTO VETERANS INSTIT FOR RESEARCH · PI ZHOU, WEI · 2009 to 2010
$371k
NCCIH NIH HHS R21 AT005136
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIntimal hyperplasia (IH) is the primary cause for post-angioplasty restenosis. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of homocysteine (Hcy) and ginsenoside Rb1 (Rb1) on IH using a guidewire injury animal model.

methodsIn 12-wk-old C57BL/6J mice, the left common carotid artery (CCA) was denudated with a guidewire and the right CCA was used as the uninjured control. They were treated with saline (NS), Hcy, Rb1, or Hcy + Rb1 for 4 wk prior to sacrifice. Animals were sacrificed at 4, 6, or 8 wk. Both CCAs were harvested and intimal-medium thickness (IMT) ratios were calculated. Local macrophage distribution was also studied.

resultsHistology analyses demonstrated consistent internal elastic lamina disruption and focal IH in the injured CCA segments. The degree of IH correlated to the lengths of time following injury. Hcy treated group had significant increase in IMT compared with the NS group (P < 0.05), while Rb1 group was similar to the NS group. In addition, Hcy + Rb1 group showed significant improvement in IMT compared with Hcy group (P < 0.01). Furthermore, Hcy significantly increased local macrophage content as compared with either lesion alone or Rb1 treated animals.

conclusionsOur study showed that Hcy increased the degree of IH and macrophage content in the injured CCA and that Rb1 attenuated these adverse effects. These changes might be mediated through antioxidative effects of Rb1. Our data suggests a potential clinical application of ginseng in controlling Hcy-related vascular injuries.

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AngioplastyAnimalsAntioxidantsCarotid Artery, CommonCarotid Artery InjuriesCell MovementGinsenosidesHomocysteineHyperplasiaMacrophagesMiceMice, Inbred C57BLModels, AnimalPanaxPlant ExtractsSodium ChlorideAntioxidantsginsenoside Rb1GinsenosidesHomocysteinePlant ExtractsSodium Chloride

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PMID19041102
PMCPMC6066179
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