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ArticleInflammation2025

Ginkgolide C attenuated Western diet-induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease via increasing AMPK activation.

Yao Xie, Leyi Wei, Jiashi Guo, Qingsong Jiang, Yang Xiang, Yan Lin, Huang Xie, Xinru Yin, Xia Gong, Jingyuan Wan

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Yao Xie *Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Leyi Wei *Department of Anatomy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Jiashi Guo *Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Qingsong JiangChongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Yang XiangChongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Yan LinChongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Huang XieChongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Xinru YinDepartment of Gastroenterology, Institute of Surgery Research, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Xia GongDepartment of Anatomy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China. xiagong@cqmu.edu.cn.
Jingyuan WanChongqing Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China. jywan@cqmu.edu.cn.

Funding

the National Natural Science Foundation of China 81600455the National Natural Science Foundation of China 81774124
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNon-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a metabolic dysregulation-related disorder that is generally characterized by lipid metabolism dysfunction and an excessive inflammatory response. Currently, there are no authorized pharmacological interventions specifically designed to manage NASH. It has been reported that Ginkgolide C exhibits anti-inflammatory effects and modulates lipid metabolism. However, the impact and function of Ginkgolide C in diet-induced NASH are unclear.

methodsIn this study, mice were induced by a Western Diet (WD) with different doses of Ginkgolide C with or without Compound C (adenosine 5 '-monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (AMPK) inhibitor). The effects of Ginkgolide C were evaluated by assessing liver damage, steatosis, fibrosis, and AMPK expression.

resultsThe results showed that Ginkgolide C significantly alleviated liver damage, steatosis, and fibrosis in the WD-induced mice. In addition, Ginkgolide C markedly improved insulin resistance and attenuated hepatic inflammation. Importantly, Ginkgolide C exerted protective effects by activating the AMPK signaling pathway, which was reversed by AMPK inhibition.

conclusionGinkgolide C alleviated NASH induced by WD in mice, potentially via activating the AMPK signaling pathway.

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AMP-Activated Protein KinasesDiet, WesternGinkgolidesLactonesNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseAnimalsEnzyme ActivationInsulin ResistanceLiverMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLSignal TransductionAMP-Activated Protein KinasesGinkgolidesLactonesAMPKCompound CGinkgolide CNon-alcoholicsteatohepatitis

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