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The aging population is growing rapidly around the world and there is also an increase in sarcopenia, which is characterized by decreased muscle mass, strength and function in the elderly population. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is an essential sensor and regulator of glucose, lipid and energy metabolism throughout the body. Previous studies have shown that AMPK pathway activation by regular exercise and appropriate dietary control have beneficial effects on skeletal muscle. In the process of searching for new AMPK activators from medicinal plants, we isolated and characterized eight new 12,23-dione dammarane triterpenoids ( 1 – 3  and  5 – 9 ), as well as one known gypentonoside A from  Gynostemma longipes . When all isolates were tested for their AMPK activation activities, seven compounds ( 1  and  3 – 8 ) were significantly activated AMPK phosphorylation in mouse C2C12 skeletal muscle cell lines. Since  G. longipes  contained a significant amount of active compound  1  (over 2.08% per dried raw plant), it suggested the potential of this plant to be developed as a functional food or botanical drug that enhances muscle proliferation by activating AMPK signaling pathways.

12,23-Dione dammarane triterpenes from Gynostemma longipes and their muscle cell proliferation activities via activation of the AMPK pathway