Abstract
Neural stem cells (NSCs) are important cellular sources of transplantation therapies for Parkinson's disease. This study aimed to determine the effects of extracts of radix astragali on the proliferation and differentiation into dopamine (DA) neurons in NSCs. NSCs were dealt with astragaloside IV (ASI), astragalus polysaccharide (APS), and astraisoflavan (ASF), the main active ingredients of radix astragali. First, the results from cell-count kit-8 (CCK-8) assay showed that ASI, ASF, and APS had positive effects on the proliferation of NSCs. Next, we also confirmed the effects of ASI, APS, and ASF on BrdU and nestin by immunocytochemistry. Moreover, results from quantitative RT-PCR showed ASI, APS, and ASF could promote the expressions of tyrosine hydroxylase and dopamine transporter mRNA, which are specifically expressed in DA neurons. Simultaneously, sonic hedgehog (Shh), orphan nuclear hormone 1 (Nurr1), and pituitary homeobox 3 (Ptx3) are considered to motivate the formation of DA neurons. Our result showed ASI, APS, and ASF can also promote the expressions of Shh, Nurr1, and Ptx3 mRNAs. In conclusion, our study verifies that the active ingredients of radix astragali can promote the proliferation of NSCs and induce NSC diff...Continue Reading
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