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  3. Ginsenoside Rb2

Ginsenoside Rb2  (Synonyms: Ginsenoside C)

Cat. No.: HY-N0040 Purity: 98.26%
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Ginsenoside Rb2 is one of the main bioactive components of ginseng extracts. Rb2 can upregulate GPR120 gene expression. Ginsenoside Rb2 has antiviral effects.

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Ginsenoside Rb2 Chemical Structure

Ginsenoside Rb2 Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 11021-13-9

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Description

Ginsenoside Rb2 is one of the main bioactive components of ginseng extracts. Rb2 can upregulate GPR120 gene expression. Ginsenoside Rb2 has antiviral effects.

IC50 & Target

GPR120[1]

In Vitro

Ginsenoside Rb2 pre-treatment enhances the anti-inflammatory effect of α-linolenic acid (ALA) and that the enhancing effect is strictly dependent on GPR120 activation. Ginsenoside Rb2 exerts anti-inflammatory effect in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated mouse macrophage RAW264.7 cells in vitro by increasing GPR120 expression and subsequently enhancing ω-3 fatty acid-induced GPR120 activation. Ginsenoside Rb2 improves glucose metabolism in hepatocytes by activating AMPK and reduces cholesterol and triacylglycerol levels in 3T3-L1 cells by reducing oxidative damage. Ginsenoside Rb2 exerts anti-apoptosis effects in murine bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs). MTT assay results show no obvious cytotoxicity of Ginsenoside Rb2 (up to 100 μM) toward RAW264.7 cells in the absence or presence of ALA. The influence of Rb2 on GPR120 expression in RAW264.7 macrophages is investigated by treating the cells with Ginsenoside Rb2 (0.1-100 μM) for 12 h followed by harvesting and lysis. Subsequent Western blot analysis shows that expression of GPR120 is dose-dependently upregulated by Ginsenoside Rb2. Real-time PCR results indicate that incubation of RAW264.7 macrophages with Ginsenoside Rb2 (10 μM) for 12 h leads to a 2.8-fold increase in GPR120 mRNA expression. In addition, this increase in GPR120 expression stimulated by Ginsenoside Rb2 is time dependent and begins as early as 6 h. These results indicate that Rb2 upregulates GPR120 expression in a dose- and time-dependent manner in RAW264.7 macrophages[1].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

In Vivo

Ginsenoside Rb2 is an antiviral reagent to protect against rotavirus (RV) infection. When various dosages of Ginsenoside Rb2 (25 to 250 mg/kg) are administered 3, 2 or 1 days before virus challenge, treatment with this Ginsenoside at the dosage of 75 mg/kg 3 days before virus infection most effectively reduces rotavirus (RV) -induced diarrhea. In addition, consecutive administration of Ginsenoside Rb2 (75 mg/kg) 3, 2, and 1 day before virus infection is more effective than single administration on day-3. The consecutive administration of Ginsenoside Rb2 also reduces virus titers in the bowels of RV-infected mice[2].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Molecular Weight

1079.27

Formula

C53H90O22

CAS No.
Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

C[C@]([C@@](C[C@H]1O)([H])[C@]2(CC[C@@H]3O[C@@](O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]4O)([H])[C@@H]4O[C@]([C@@H]([C@@H](O)[C@@H]5O)O)([H])O[C@@H]5CO)C)(CC[C@@]2([H])C3(C)C)[C@]6([C@@]1([H])[C@]([C@@](CC/C=C(C)/C)(C)O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](O)[C@@H]7O)O)O[C@@H]7CO[C@H](OC[C@H](O)[C@@H]8O)[C@@H]8O)([H])CC6)C

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Initial Source
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

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4°C, protect from light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

H2O : ≥ 100 mg/mL (92.66 mM)

DMSO : 9.5 mg/mL (8.80 mM; Need ultrasonic and warming; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

*"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 0.9266 mL 4.6328 mL 9.2655 mL
5 mM 0.1853 mL 0.9266 mL 1.8531 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 0.92 mg/mL (0.85 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 0.92 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (9.2 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
  • Protocol 2

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: ≥ 0.92 mg/mL (0.85 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 0.92 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (9.2 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.

For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly. It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

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    Add each solvent one by one:  PBS

    Solubility: 100 mg/mL (92.66 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 98.26%

References
Cell Assay
[1]

Cell viability is determined using the MTT assay. RAW264.7 cells (2×104 cells/well) are plated in 96-well plates and cultured overnight in growth medium. The cells are then incubated with Ginsenoside Rb2 (0.1, 1, 10 and 100 μM) at the indicated concentrations in the absence or presence of ALA for 48 h before addition of the MTT reagent (0.5 mg/mL). After incubation for 4 h, the medium is removed, and the formazan crystals formed are dissolved with 100 μL DMSO. Absorbance at a wavelength of 492 nm is measured using a FlexStation 3[1].

MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Animal Administration
[2]

Mice[2]
Groups of five BALB/c newborn mice are inoculated p.o. with RV-SA11 (1.5×106 plaque-forming units (PFU)/mouse) and administered p.o. with the indicated doses of Ginsenoside Rb2 on the indicated days. In order to examine the protective effect of Ginsenoside Rb2 on RV infection, newborn mice are treated orally with 75 mg/kg of this Ginsenoside 3, 2 or 1 day before RV infection, and the severity of diarrhea of RV-infected mice i calculated. In addition, in an experiment in which various doses of Ginsenoside Rb2 ranging from 25 to 250 mg/kg are administered to mice 3 days before RV infection, Ginsenoside Rb2 at the dose of 75 mg/kg elicits higher protective activity compared to either of the dose of 25 to 250 mg/kg.

MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

References

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO / H2O 1 mM 0.9266 mL 4.6328 mL 9.2655 mL 23.1638 mL
5 mM 0.1853 mL 0.9266 mL 1.8531 mL 4.6328 mL
H2O 10 mM 0.0927 mL 0.4633 mL 0.9266 mL 2.3164 mL
15 mM 0.0618 mL 0.3089 mL 0.6177 mL 1.5443 mL
20 mM 0.0463 mL 0.2316 mL 0.4633 mL 1.1582 mL
25 mM 0.0371 mL 0.1853 mL 0.3706 mL 0.9266 mL
30 mM 0.0309 mL 0.1544 mL 0.3089 mL 0.7721 mL
40 mM 0.0232 mL 0.1158 mL 0.2316 mL 0.5791 mL
50 mM 0.0185 mL 0.0927 mL 0.1853 mL 0.4633 mL
60 mM 0.0154 mL 0.0772 mL 0.1544 mL 0.3861 mL
80 mM 0.0116 mL 0.0579 mL 0.1158 mL 0.2895 mL

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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