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ArticleJournal of ginseng research2026

Ginsenoside Re regulates PFKFB3-mediated glycolysis to inhibit endothelial cell migration to ameliorate atherosclerosis.

Zhihui Wang, Junyu Mou, Wen Han, Siyuan Liu, Min Wang, Guibo Sun

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Article in Journal of ginseng research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Zhihui WangInstitute of Medicinal Plant Development, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100080, China.
Junyu MouKey Laboratory of Resources Conservation and Development of Southern Medicine of Hainan Province & Hainan Branch of the Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Haikou, 570311, China.
Wen HanInstitute of Medicinal Plant Development, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100080, China.
Siyuan LiuInstitute of Medicinal Plant Development, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100080, China.
Min WangInstitute of Medicinal Plant Development, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100080, China.
Guibo SunInstitute of Medicinal Plant Development, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100080, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Atherosclerosis (AS) is a major cause of severe cardiovascular disease and stroke. Ginsenoside Re (Re) has been shown to significantly alleviate AS in mice. Our study demonstrates for the first time that Re can reduce endothelial cell (EC) glycolysis, although the specific mechanism remains unclear. Methods: The effects of Re on lipid levels, aortic wall thickness, inflammation, and aortic fibrosis in AS mice were assessed by measuring serum lipids, carotid artery intima-media thickness, Hematoxylin-Eosin, Masson, and Oil Red O staining, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The effects of Re on EC proliferation and migration were examined using CCK-8 and wound healing assays in a human umbilical vein endothelial cell model stimulated with oxidized low-density lipoprotein. Furthermore, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction were used to investigate the PFKFB3-HIF-1α-VEGFA-VEGFR2 pathways in vivo and in vitro. Results: Re demonstrated strong anti-AS activity, evidenced by improved blood lipid profiles, reduced inflammatory factors, and decreased levels of glycolysis-related products and enzymes. In vivo, Re protected against AS by inhibiting glycolysis. In vitro, Re suppressed EC migration through inhibition of the glycolysis-related PFKFB3-HIF-1α-VEGFA-VEGFR2 pathways. Conclusion: Re may benefit AS mice by inhibiting EC glycolysis and migration through suppression of the PFKFB3-HIF-1α-VEGFA-VEGFR2 pathways. This work broadens the theoretical basis for the therapeutic use of Re in AS.

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AtherosclerosisEndothelial cell migrationFructose-2-phosphate kinase/fructose-2,6-bisphosphatase-3Ginsenoside ReGlycolysis

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PMID41788595
PMCPMC12959289

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