Catalpa bignonioides extract improves exercise performance through regulation of growth and metabolism in skeletal muscles

Objective: To evaluate the effects of Catalpa bignonioides fruit extract on the promotion of muscle growth and muscular capacity in vitro and in vivo. Methods: Cell viability was measured using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay. Cell proliferation was assessed us...

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Main Authors: Hoibin Jeong, Dong-joo Lee, Sung-Pil Kwon, SeonJu Park, Song-Rae Kim, Seung Hyun Kim, Jae-Il Park, Deug-chan Lee, Kyung-Min Choi, WonWoo Lee, Ji-Won Park, Bohyun Yun, Su-Hyeon Cho, Kil-Nam Kim
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-01-01
Series:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
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Online Access:http://www.apjtb.org/article.asp?issn=2221-1691;year=2024;volume=14;issue=2;spage=47;epage=54;aulast=Jeong
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author Hoibin Jeong
Dong-joo Lee
Sung-Pil Kwon
SeonJu Park
Song-Rae Kim
Seung Hyun Kim
Jae-Il Park
Deug-chan Lee
Kyung-Min Choi
WonWoo Lee
Ji-Won Park
Bohyun Yun
Su-Hyeon Cho
Kil-Nam Kim
author_facet Hoibin Jeong
Dong-joo Lee
Sung-Pil Kwon
SeonJu Park
Song-Rae Kim
Seung Hyun Kim
Jae-Il Park
Deug-chan Lee
Kyung-Min Choi
WonWoo Lee
Ji-Won Park
Bohyun Yun
Su-Hyeon Cho
Kil-Nam Kim
author_sort Hoibin Jeong
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description Objective: To evaluate the effects of Catalpa bignonioides fruit extract on the promotion of muscle growth and muscular capacity in vitro and in vivo. Methods: Cell viability was measured using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay. Cell proliferation was assessed using a 5-bromo-2’-deoxyuridine (BrdU) assay kit. Western blot analysis was performed to determine the protein expressions of related factors. The effects of Catalpa bignonioides extract were investigated in mice using the treadmill exhaustion test and whole-limb grip strength assay. Chemical composition analysis was performed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Results: Catalpa bignonioides extract increased the proliferation of C2C12 mouse myoblasts by activating the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. It also induced metabolic changes, increasing the number of mitochondria and glucose metabolism by phosphorylating adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase. In an in vivo study, the extract-treated mice showed improved motor abilities, such as muscular endurance and grip strength. Additionally, HPLC analysis showed that vanillic acid may be the main component of the Catalpa bignonioides extract that enhanced muscle strength. Conclusions: Catalpa bignonioides improves exercise performance through regulation of growth and metabolism in skeletal muscles, suggesting its potential as an effective natural agent for improving muscular strength.
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spelling doaj.art-41feee798c0f4781840fea7651ccaae62024-03-25T10:07:27ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsAsian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine2221-16912588-92222024-01-01142475410.4103/apjtb.apjtb_779_23Catalpa bignonioides extract improves exercise performance through regulation of growth and metabolism in skeletal musclesHoibin JeongDong-joo LeeSung-Pil KwonSeonJu ParkSong-Rae KimSeung Hyun KimJae-Il ParkDeug-chan LeeKyung-Min ChoiWonWoo LeeJi-Won ParkBohyun YunSu-Hyeon ChoKil-Nam KimObjective: To evaluate the effects of Catalpa bignonioides fruit extract on the promotion of muscle growth and muscular capacity in vitro and in vivo. Methods: Cell viability was measured using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay. Cell proliferation was assessed using a 5-bromo-2’-deoxyuridine (BrdU) assay kit. Western blot analysis was performed to determine the protein expressions of related factors. The effects of Catalpa bignonioides extract were investigated in mice using the treadmill exhaustion test and whole-limb grip strength assay. Chemical composition analysis was performed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Results: Catalpa bignonioides extract increased the proliferation of C2C12 mouse myoblasts by activating the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. It also induced metabolic changes, increasing the number of mitochondria and glucose metabolism by phosphorylating adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase. In an in vivo study, the extract-treated mice showed improved motor abilities, such as muscular endurance and grip strength. Additionally, HPLC analysis showed that vanillic acid may be the main component of the Catalpa bignonioides extract that enhanced muscle strength. Conclusions: Catalpa bignonioides improves exercise performance through regulation of growth and metabolism in skeletal muscles, suggesting its potential as an effective natural agent for improving muscular strength.http://www.apjtb.org/article.asp?issn=2221-1691;year=2024;volume=14;issue=2;spage=47;epage=54;aulast=Jeongcatalpa bignonioides; skeletal muscle; cell proliferation; mitochondria; energy metabolism; c2c12
spellingShingle Hoibin Jeong
Dong-joo Lee
Sung-Pil Kwon
SeonJu Park
Song-Rae Kim
Seung Hyun Kim
Jae-Il Park
Deug-chan Lee
Kyung-Min Choi
WonWoo Lee
Ji-Won Park
Bohyun Yun
Su-Hyeon Cho
Kil-Nam Kim
Catalpa bignonioides extract improves exercise performance through regulation of growth and metabolism in skeletal muscles
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
catalpa bignonioides; skeletal muscle; cell proliferation; mitochondria; energy metabolism; c2c12
title Catalpa bignonioides extract improves exercise performance through regulation of growth and metabolism in skeletal muscles
title_full Catalpa bignonioides extract improves exercise performance through regulation of growth and metabolism in skeletal muscles
title_fullStr Catalpa bignonioides extract improves exercise performance through regulation of growth and metabolism in skeletal muscles
title_full_unstemmed Catalpa bignonioides extract improves exercise performance through regulation of growth and metabolism in skeletal muscles
title_short Catalpa bignonioides extract improves exercise performance through regulation of growth and metabolism in skeletal muscles
title_sort catalpa bignonioides extract improves exercise performance through regulation of growth and metabolism in skeletal muscles
topic catalpa bignonioides; skeletal muscle; cell proliferation; mitochondria; energy metabolism; c2c12
url http://www.apjtb.org/article.asp?issn=2221-1691;year=2024;volume=14;issue=2;spage=47;epage=54;aulast=Jeong
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