Oridonin acts as a novel senolytic by targeting glutathione S-transferases to activate the ROS-p38 signaling axis in senescent cells

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Nov 29;58(95):13250-13253. doi: 10.1039/d2cc05278d.

Abstract

Most of the known senolytics are anti-cancer drugs or their derivative molecules. However, senolytics derived from the active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are rarely reported. Here, we identified oridonin as a novel senolytic and further revealed that it might target a class of glutathione S-transferases to activate ROS-p38 signaling and induce apoptosis in senescent cells.

MeSH terms

  • Apoptosis*
  • Cellular Senescence
  • Glutathione / pharmacology
  • Reactive Oxygen Species
  • Senotherapeutics*
  • Transferases / pharmacology

Substances

  • oridonin
  • Reactive Oxygen Species
  • Senotherapeutics
  • Glutathione
  • Transferases