Ginsenoside Rb1 ameliorates post-doxorubicin treatment myocardial hypertrophy via CaN/NFATc4/GATA4

Background: Myocardial hypertrophy is a crucial pathological change that occurs during post-anthracycline treatment cardiomyopathy. The effects of ginsenoside Rb1 (Rb1) on anthracycline-induced hypertrophy remain unclear. This study aimed to explore the antihypertrophic effect of Rb1 on post-doxorub...

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Main Authors: Jin-Jin Chang, Li-Xia Xu, Wen-Jing Yi, Huan-Huan Zhang, Jun-Wei Zhang, Bin Zheng, Ping-Ying Fu, Rui-Lan He, Rui-Xing Wang, Jian-Feng Jiang, Long-Xin Gui, Min-Xia Wu, Jun-Jin Lin, Zhi-Hong Huang, Jia-Lin Song, Mo-Jun Lin, Hai-Xia Jiao, Zhi-Juan Wu
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author Jin-Jin Chang
Li-Xia Xu
Wen-Jing Yi
Huan-Huan Zhang
Jun-Wei Zhang
Bin Zheng
Ping-Ying Fu
Rui-Lan He
Rui-Xing Wang
Jian-Feng Jiang
Long-Xin Gui
Min-Xia Wu
Jun-Jin Lin
Zhi-Hong Huang
Jia-Lin Song
Mo-Jun Lin
Hai-Xia Jiao
Zhi-Juan Wu
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Li-Xia Xu
Wen-Jing Yi
Huan-Huan Zhang
Jun-Wei Zhang
Bin Zheng
Ping-Ying Fu
Rui-Lan He
Rui-Xing Wang
Jian-Feng Jiang
Long-Xin Gui
Min-Xia Wu
Jun-Jin Lin
Zhi-Hong Huang
Jia-Lin Song
Mo-Jun Lin
Hai-Xia Jiao
Zhi-Juan Wu
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description Background: Myocardial hypertrophy is a crucial pathological change that occurs during post-anthracycline treatment cardiomyopathy. The effects of ginsenoside Rb1 (Rb1) on anthracycline-induced hypertrophy remain unclear. This study aimed to explore the antihypertrophic effect of Rb1 on post-doxorubicin (DOX) treatment myocardial hypertrophy and underlying mechanism. Methods: Post-DOX treatment myocardial hypertrophy was induced 12 days or 22 h after 15 mg/kg DOX injection in C57BL/6 mice or 2 h DOX (2 μM) incubation in H9c2 cardiomyoblasts. Rb1 was administered 2 days before DOX exposure for 14 consecutive days or 6 h before DOX incubation for 30 h. Heart weight/Body weight (HW/BW), heart weight/tibia length (HW/TL) ratios, echocardiography, WGA staining and the contents of α-SMA, BNP and β-MCH were used to validate myocardial hypertrophy. HE staining, Masson staining, and transmission electron microscopy were performed to assess changes in cardiac morphology. Fluo-3/AM fluorescence was applied to measure the cytosolic free calcium concentration. Western blot, immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence staining were used to assess the expression of CaNBβ/NFATc4/GATA4 signaling. Results: Rb1 significantly decreased the HW/BW, HW/TL and LVd mass/BW ratios, reduced the cardiomyocyte area and the expression of BNP, β-MHC and α-SMA. Rb1 also relieved myocardial fibrosis and subcellar structure changes and improved the cardiac hemodynamics of post-DOX treatment mice. Rb1 decreased post-DOX treatment calcium overload. Consistent with these findings, in vivo and in vitro CaN, NFATc4 and GATA4 overexpression was rectified. Conclusion: Rb1 ameliorated post-doxorubicin treatment myocardial hypertrophy, which may be correlated with CaN/NFAT/GATA4 downregulation.
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spelling doaj-art-5577bade34624d268ee4bc0f0b1373a52025-08-20T03:59:37ZengElsevierJournal of Ginseng Research1226-84532025-09-0149558559310.1016/j.jgr.2025.06.003Ginsenoside Rb1 ameliorates post-doxorubicin treatment myocardial hypertrophy via CaN/NFATc4/GATA4Jin-Jin Chang0Li-Xia Xu1Wen-Jing Yi2Huan-Huan Zhang3Jun-Wei Zhang4Bin Zheng5Ping-Ying Fu6Rui-Lan He7Rui-Xing Wang8Jian-Feng Jiang9Long-Xin Gui10Min-Xia Wu11Jun-Jin Lin12Zhi-Hong Huang13Jia-Lin Song14Mo-Jun Lin15Hai-Xia Jiao16Zhi-Juan Wu17The Key Laboratory of Fujian Province Universities on Ion Channel and Signal Transduction in Cardiovascular Diseases, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Pathology, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of Fujian Province Universities on Ion Channel and Signal Transduction in Cardiovascular Diseases, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Pathology, Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of Fujian Province Universities on Ion Channel and Signal Transduction in Cardiovascular Diseases, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of Fujian Province Universities on Ion Channel and Signal Transduction in Cardiovascular Diseases, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of Fujian Province Universities on Ion Channel and Signal Transduction in Cardiovascular Diseases, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, ChinaDepartment of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of Fujian Province Universities on Ion Channel and Signal Transduction in Cardiovascular Diseases, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of Fujian Province Universities on Ion Channel and Signal Transduction in Cardiovascular Diseases, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of Fujian Province Universities on Ion Channel and Signal Transduction in Cardiovascular Diseases, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of Fujian Province Universities on Ion Channel and Signal Transduction in Cardiovascular Diseases, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, ChinaThe Key Laboratory of Fujian Province Universities on Ion Channel and Signal Transduction in Cardiovascular Diseases, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, ChinaPublic Technology Service Center, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, ChinaPublic Technology Service Center, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, ChinaPublic Technology Service Center, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, ChinaFujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Corresponding authors. Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, 19 Jinjishan Road, Jinan County, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350011, People's Republic of China.The Key Laboratory of Fujian Province Universities on Ion Channel and Signal Transduction in Cardiovascular Diseases, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Corresponding author. Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Fujian Medical University, 1 Xueyuan Road, Shangjie Zhen, Minhou County, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350122, People's Republic of China.The Key Laboratory of Fujian Province Universities on Ion Channel and Signal Transduction in Cardiovascular Diseases, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Corresponding authors. Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Fujian Medical University, 1 Xueyuan Road, Shangjie Zhen, Minhou County, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350122, People's Republic of China.The Key Laboratory of Fujian Province Universities on Ion Channel and Signal Transduction in Cardiovascular Diseases, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, The School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Corresponding author. Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Fujian Medical University, 1 Xueyuan Road, Shangjie Zhen, Minhou County, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350122, People's Republic of China.Background: Myocardial hypertrophy is a crucial pathological change that occurs during post-anthracycline treatment cardiomyopathy. The effects of ginsenoside Rb1 (Rb1) on anthracycline-induced hypertrophy remain unclear. This study aimed to explore the antihypertrophic effect of Rb1 on post-doxorubicin (DOX) treatment myocardial hypertrophy and underlying mechanism. Methods: Post-DOX treatment myocardial hypertrophy was induced 12 days or 22 h after 15 mg/kg DOX injection in C57BL/6 mice or 2 h DOX (2 μM) incubation in H9c2 cardiomyoblasts. Rb1 was administered 2 days before DOX exposure for 14 consecutive days or 6 h before DOX incubation for 30 h. Heart weight/Body weight (HW/BW), heart weight/tibia length (HW/TL) ratios, echocardiography, WGA staining and the contents of α-SMA, BNP and β-MCH were used to validate myocardial hypertrophy. HE staining, Masson staining, and transmission electron microscopy were performed to assess changes in cardiac morphology. Fluo-3/AM fluorescence was applied to measure the cytosolic free calcium concentration. Western blot, immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence staining were used to assess the expression of CaNBβ/NFATc4/GATA4 signaling. Results: Rb1 significantly decreased the HW/BW, HW/TL and LVd mass/BW ratios, reduced the cardiomyocyte area and the expression of BNP, β-MHC and α-SMA. Rb1 also relieved myocardial fibrosis and subcellar structure changes and improved the cardiac hemodynamics of post-DOX treatment mice. Rb1 decreased post-DOX treatment calcium overload. Consistent with these findings, in vivo and in vitro CaN, NFATc4 and GATA4 overexpression was rectified. Conclusion: Rb1 ameliorated post-doxorubicin treatment myocardial hypertrophy, which may be correlated with CaN/NFAT/GATA4 downregulation.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1226845325000958Ginsenoside Rb1Post-doxorubicin treatmentMyocardial hypertrophyFibrosisCaN/NFATc4/GATA4
spellingShingle Jin-Jin Chang
Li-Xia Xu
Wen-Jing Yi
Huan-Huan Zhang
Jun-Wei Zhang
Bin Zheng
Ping-Ying Fu
Rui-Lan He
Rui-Xing Wang
Jian-Feng Jiang
Long-Xin Gui
Min-Xia Wu
Jun-Jin Lin
Zhi-Hong Huang
Jia-Lin Song
Mo-Jun Lin
Hai-Xia Jiao
Zhi-Juan Wu
Ginsenoside Rb1 ameliorates post-doxorubicin treatment myocardial hypertrophy via CaN/NFATc4/GATA4
Journal of Ginseng Research
Ginsenoside Rb1
Post-doxorubicin treatment
Myocardial hypertrophy
Fibrosis
CaN/NFATc4/GATA4
title Ginsenoside Rb1 ameliorates post-doxorubicin treatment myocardial hypertrophy via CaN/NFATc4/GATA4
title_full Ginsenoside Rb1 ameliorates post-doxorubicin treatment myocardial hypertrophy via CaN/NFATc4/GATA4
title_fullStr Ginsenoside Rb1 ameliorates post-doxorubicin treatment myocardial hypertrophy via CaN/NFATc4/GATA4
title_full_unstemmed Ginsenoside Rb1 ameliorates post-doxorubicin treatment myocardial hypertrophy via CaN/NFATc4/GATA4
title_short Ginsenoside Rb1 ameliorates post-doxorubicin treatment myocardial hypertrophy via CaN/NFATc4/GATA4
title_sort ginsenoside rb1 ameliorates post doxorubicin treatment myocardial hypertrophy via can nfatc4 gata4
topic Ginsenoside Rb1
Post-doxorubicin treatment
Myocardial hypertrophy
Fibrosis
CaN/NFATc4/GATA4
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1226845325000958
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