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ArticleJournal of advanced research2026

Resibufogenin protects against atherosclerosis in ApoE

Chen Xiaoyang, Chen Yijun, Zhai Chenguang, Du Wanying, Chen Zijun, Wang Jun, Xu Xuegong, Wang Wei, Li Chun

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Chen XiaoyangState Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome; School of Basic Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China; Institute of Formula and Syndrome, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China.
Chen YijunState Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome; School of Basic Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China.
Zhai ChenguangState Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome; School of Basic Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China; Institute of Formula and Syndrome, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China.
Du WanyingState Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome; School of Basic Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China; Institute of Formula and Syndrome, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China.
Chen ZijunState Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome; School of Basic Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China; The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510080, China.
Wang JunState Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome; School of Basic Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China; Institute of Formula and Syndrome, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China.
Xu XuegongZhengzhou Hospital of TCM Affiliated to Henan University of Chinese Medicine(Zhengzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Zhengzhou 450007, China; Institute of Geriatric Diseases, Henan Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou 451100, China. Electronic address: xuxg1115@126.com.
Wang WeiState Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome; School of Basic Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China; Institute of Formula and Syndrome, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China. Electronic address: wangwei26960@126.com.
Li ChunState Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome; School of Basic Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China; Institute of Formula and Syndrome, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China; Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China. Electronic address: lichun19850204@163.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAtherosclerosis (AS), a major cause of cardiovascular diseases, is characterized by lipid accumulation and chronic inflammation within arterial walls. Traditional treatments, such as statins, are often ineffective for many patients, highlighting the need for novel therapeutic strategies.

objectiveThis study explores the potential of Resibufogenin (RBG) as an NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor for treating AS in ApoE

methodsWe performed experiments encompassing cellular studies, animal model assessments, molecular simulations, and binding assays to assess RBG's impact on the NLRP3 inflammasome, inflammatory cytokine release, and foam cell formation.

resultsRBG treatment alleviated AS in ApoE

conclusionRBG effectively inhibits NLRP3 inflammasome activation, reduces pro-inflammatory cytokine release, and decreases formation of foamy macrophages, thereby slowing the progression of AS. Although these findings highlight RBG as a promising therapeutic approach for cardiovascular diseases, further research is necessary to assess its safety and effectiveness in humans and to investigate possible synergistic effects with other treatments.

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AtherosclerosisInflammasomesNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinAnimalsApolipoproteins EDisease Models, AnimalHumansMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMice, Knockout, ApoEMolecular Docking SimulationApolipoproteins EInflammasomesNLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 ProteinNlrp3 protein, mouseAtherosclerosisInflammationMacrophageNLRP3Resibufogenin

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