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  • Cardiovascular Pharmacology
  • Molecular Cardiology
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

  • Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) is a key active compound in Astragalus membranaceus (Huangqi).
  • Understanding AS-IV's mechanism in cardiac disease treatment is crucial.
  • Calcium (Ca[Formula: see text]) handling is vital for cardiac function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of AS-IV on Ca[Formula: see text] handling in cardiac myocytes.
  • To elucidate the potential mechanisms of AS-IV in treating cardiac diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Experiments were conducted on H9c2 cells and native cardiomyocytes.
  • KCl-induced intracellular Ca[Formula: see text] ([Ca[Formula: see text]]i) increases were measured.
  • L-type Ca[Formula: see text] current (ICaL) was assessed after depleting sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) Ca[Formula: see text] stores using thapsigargin.
  • The role of Ca[Formula: see text]-dependent inactivation (CDI) of ICaL was examined using BAPTA.

Main Results:

  • AS-IV (1 and 10 μM) reduced KCl-induced [Ca[Formula: see text]]i increase.
  • AS-IV promoted Ca[Formula: see text] release from the SR.
  • AS-IV inhibited ICaL, an effect reduced when CDI was eliminated.
  • AS-IV demonstrated dual effects on Ca[Formula: see text] homeostasis.

Conclusions:

  • AS-IV influences cardiac Ca[Formula: see text] homeostasis through opposing mechanisms.
  • It inhibits Ca[Formula: see text] influx via L-type Ca[Formula: see text] channels.
  • It promotes Ca[Formula: see text] release from the SR, indicating potential therapeutic applications for cardiac conditions.