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ArticleJournal of ginseng research2025

Ginsenoside Rg5 enhances Abemaciclib sensitivity in ER+ breast cancer by modulating cell cycle proteins via transcriptional and post-translational levels.

Jie Chen, Dongxu Liao, Chong Wu, Liangquan Liu, Jing Luo, Gang Li, Lei Cao

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Article in Journal of ginseng research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Jie ChenDepartment of Breast Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, China.
Dongxu LiaoDepartment of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, China.
Chong WuNursing Department, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, China.
Liangquan LiuDepartment of Breast Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, China.
Jing LuoDepartment of Breast Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, China.
Gang LiDepartment of Radiology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, China.
Lei CaoDepartment of Radiology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, China.

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Abstract

Background: The development of resistance to CDK4/6 inhibitors is a significant challenge in treating estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer. This study aimed to explore the regulatory mechanisms of ginsenoside Rg5 in enhancing Abemaciclib sensitivity in ER+breast cancer. Materials and methods: Abemaciclib-resistant ER + breast cancer cell lines were established. Cell viability, colony formation, cell cycle progression, and apoptosis were evaluated following treatment with ginsenoside Rg5 and/or Abemaciclib. Molecular mechanisms were investigated using Western blot analysis, qRT-PCR, co-immunoprecipitation, and cycloheximide chase assays. The therapeutic efficacy of ginsenoside Rg5 was further validated in xenograft models. Results: Ginsenoside Rg5 significantly enhanced Abemaciclib sensitivity in both parental and resistant ER+breast cancer cells. The combination treatment induced G1 arrest and apoptosis more effectively than either agent alone. Mechanistically, Rg5 suppressed the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, downregulated Conclusions: Ginsenoside Rg5 increases the sensitivity of ER+breast cancer cells by modulating cell cycle proteins via transcriptional and post-translational levels. These findings provide insights into novel combination therapies to circumvent CDK4/6 inhibitor resistance in ER+breast cancer.

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CDK4/6 inhibitorsER+ breast cancerGinsenoside Rg5HSP90

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