Ginsenoside Rb1 alleviates oxidative damage of HUVECs

Objective To explore the effect of ginsenoside Rb1 (gRb1) on oxidative damage of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) resulted from hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Methods HUVECs were divided into control group, H2O2 group and gRb1 group. MTT assay was used to determine cell survival; annexin V-FITC/PI double staining was used to detect cell apoptosis; SOD1 activity was measured with xanthine oxidase method; MDA concentration was detected by thibatituric acid assay; protein expression of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 was analysed by Western blot. Results Compared with control group, the apoptosis rate, MDA production and the protein level of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 significantly increased, but the cell viability and SOD1 activity decreased. Compared with H2O2 group, gRb1 reversed the parameters mentioned above. Conclusions gRb1 can alleviate oxidative damage of HUVECs by reducing cell apoptosis, oxidative stress and protein expression of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1.