Review Article

TCM Regulates PI3K/Akt Signal Pathway to Intervene Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Table 2

The mechanism of Chinese herbal compound influencing AS through PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.

NameMechanismModelReference

Danhong injectionImprove blood lipid level, reduce AS index and plaque area, inhibit TC level, activate the PI3K/Akt insulin signaling pathway to prevent lipid accumulation in macrophages, and improve the prognosis of ASApoE−/– mouse[62]
Qishen capsulesRegulate blood lipids and inhibit the phosphorylation and overactivation of PI3K and Akt proteinApoE−/– mouse[65]
TongxinluoUpregulate the expression of HIF in vascular endothelial cells through PI3K/Akt/HIF dependent signaling pathways and improve the ability of vascular endothelial cells to resist hypoxia injuryHUVECs[70]
Buyang Huanwu decoctionInhibit the expression of PI3K and p-Akt proteins activated by LPS stimulation and inhibit downstream inflammatory factorsMale rabbit[64]
Danggui Buxue decoctionRegulate the activity of endothelial progenitor cells through PI3K/Ak t pathway, improve their functions, and repair vascular endotheliumEndothelial progenitor cells
New Zealand male rabbit
[71]