Ginsenoside Rh1

Ginsenoside Rh1 (Prosapogenin A2; Sanchinoside B2; Sanchinoside Rh1) is isolated from the root of Panax Ginseng. Ginsenoside Rh1 inhibits the expression of PPAR-γ, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β.

Product information

CAS Number: 63223-86-9

Molecular Weight: 638.87

Formula: C36H62O9

Synonym:

Prosapogenin A2

Sanchinoside B2

Sanchinoside Rh1

Chemical Name: (2R, 3R, 4S, 5S, 6R)-2-{[(1S, 3aR, 3bR, 5S, 5aR, 7S, 9aR, 9bR, 11R, 11aR)-7, 11-dihydroxy-1-[(2S)-2-hydroxy-6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl]-3a, 3b, 6, 6, 9a-pentamethyl-hexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-5-yl]oxy}-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3, 4, 5-triol

Smiles: CC1(C)[C@@H]2[C@H](C[C@]3(C)[C@H](C[C@@H](O)[C@@H]4[C@H](CC[C@@]34C)[C@@](C)(O)CCC=C(C)C)[C@@]2(C)CC[C@@H]1O)O[C@@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O

InChiKey: RAQNTCRNSXYLAH-RFCGZQMISA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C36H62O9/c1-19(2)10-9-13-36(8,43)20-11-15-34(6)26(20)21(38)16-24-33(5)14-12-25(39)32(3,4)30(33)22(17-35(24,34)7)44-31-29(42)28(41)27(40)23(18-37)45-31/h10,20-31,37-43H,9,11-18H2,1-8H3/t20-,21+,22-,23+,24+,25-,26-,27+,28-,29+,30-,31+,33+,34+,35+,36-/m0/s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: DMSO : 100 mg/mL (156.53 mM; Need ultrasonic)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥360 days if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vitro:

The effect of Ginsenoside Rh1 is examined on adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 cells. Ginsenoside Rh1 potently inhibits the adipogenesis, as assessed by Oil-red O staining and lipid contents in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Ginsenoside Rh1, at concentrations of 50 μM and 100 μM, inhibit the adipogenesis by 50% and 63%, respectively.The expression levels of adipocytespecific genes such as PPAR-γ, C/EBP-α, FAS, aFABP and some genes are examined during early phase of differentiation such as Pref-1, C/EBP-δ and Glucocorticoid receptor (GR). After the treatment with Ginsenoside Rh1 in 3T3-L1 cells, mRNA is extracted on 18 h and 24 h for Pref-1, C/EBP-δ and GR and day 8 for PPAR-γ, C/EBP-α, FAS, aFABP. Then, the expression profiles of adipocyte-specific genes are investigated by RT-PCR. PPAR-γ, C/EBP-α, FAS, and aFABP expressions are significantly increased in DMI-stimulated differentiated adipocyte compared to those of non-stimulated adipocyte cells. However, treatment with DMI in the presence of Ginsenoside Rh1 significantly suppresses the expression levels of PPAR-γ, C/EBP-α, FAS, and aFABP in a dose- dependent manner, whereas the expression levels of Pref-1, C/EBP-δ and GR are not affected.

In Vivo:

When high-fat diet (HFD) fed mice for 8 weeks, body and epididymal fat weight gains are significantly increased compared to those of low-fat diet (LFD)-fed mice. However, when Ginsenoside Rh1 is treated in HFD-fed mice, body and epididymal fat weight gains are significantly decrease compared with those of the HFD-fed mice. TG, glucose, insulin, total cholesterol, and HDL levels in the blood are significantly increased in HFD-fed mice group compared to LFD-fed mice group. Treatment with Ginsenoside Rh1 in HFD-fed mice significantly lowers TG level alone.

References:

1. Gu W, et al. Ginsenoside Rh1 ameliorates high fat diet-induced obesity in mice by inhibiting adipocyte differentiation. Biol Pharm Bull. 2013;36(1):102-7.

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