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A Review of the Mechanisms of Astragaloside IV and Berberine in Vascular Dysfunction Associated with Obesity and Diabetes.

Yunfeng Li, Yulong Ma, Lei Yao, Jianhua Li, Xunjie Zhou, Mingzhu Wang, Mingtai Gui, Da Li, Xiaozhe Chen, Yidan Dong and 2 more

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Review in Drug design, development and therapy, 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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12 authors.

Yunfeng Li *Department of Cardiology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0008-3741-6401
Yulong Ma *Department of Cardiology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Lei YaoDepartment of Cardiology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Jianhua LiDepartment of Cardiology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Xunjie ZhouDepartment of Cardiology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Mingzhu WangDepartment of Cardiology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Mingtai GuiDepartment of Cardiology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Da LiDepartment of Cardiology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Xiaozhe ChenDepartment of Cardiology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-3388-5549
Yidan DongDepartment of Cardiology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Bo LuDepartment of Cardiology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Deyu FuDepartment of Cardiology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The global epidemic of obesity and diabetes imposes a significant strain on healthcare systems, substantially elevating the risk of vascular dysfunction and its associated complications. Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) and berberine (BBR) have demonstrated considerable promise in addressing vascular issues linked to these conditions. This review examines the mechanisms driving their vascular protective effects, drawing on evidence from preclinical studies to compare and contrast their modes of action. It explores both the unique and overlapping pathways through which they mitigate the complications of obesity and diabetes. A thorough analysis of their therapeutic potential highlights promising preclinical data and its clinical implications. However, challenges remain, such as enhancing the bioavailability of AS-IV and BBR and translating preclinical findings into robust clinical trials. This synthesis provides critical insights for advancing research and practical approaches in managing vascular dysfunction associated with obesity and diabetes.

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BerberineDiabetes MellitusObesitySaponinsTriterpenesVascular DiseasesAnimalsHumansastragaloside ABerberineSaponinsTriterpenesastragaloside IVberberinecomplicationsdiabetesobesityvascular dysfunction

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