Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance ›› 2015, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (4): 207-210.

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Research Development on Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity of Saikosaponin-d

Li Xiao-yu1,Dou Li-wen1,2,Sun Jia-hui1,3,SUN Rong1*   

  1. 1Shandong Academy of Chinese Medicine, Shandong Jinan 250014, China;
    2Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong Jinan 250355, China;
    3Shandong University, Shandong Jinan 250012, China
  • Received:2015-03-31 Online:2015-04-08 Published:2015-07-27

Abstract: Objective To review the researches of pharmacological effects and toxicity of saikosaponin-d, which is the chemical components of Bupleurum. Methods References in the last decades at home and abroad about the pharmacological effects and toxicity of saikosaponin-d were collated, analyzed and summarized, which was the main effective components of Bupleurum. Results Saikosaponin-d had the pharmacological effects of anti-tumor, liver protection, potential estrogen-like effect and nephropathy protection. Toxicology showed that saikosaponin-d had high toxicity, such as haemolytic effect, high hepatotoxicity in vitro. Conclusion Saikosaponin-d can induce the change of cell membrane penetrability, which lead to cell damage or necrocytosis. The toxic target organ may be liver and liver, injury may be connected with multiple pathways oxidative stress damage.

Key words: Bupleurum, saikosaponin-d, hepatotoxicity, pharmacodynamic

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