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The effect of Menoprogen (MPG) on ovarian granulosa cell (GC) apoptosis was investigated in vitro and in vivo in an aged rat model of menopause. Intragastric administration of Menoprogen or estradiol valerate to 14-month-old senile female rats for eight weeks increased plasma E 2  levels, as well as the weight of both ovarian and uterine tissues. Flow cytometric (FCM) analysis of isolated GCs from MPG-treated aged rats showed reductions in the G 0 /G 1  ratio and apoptotic peaks. Isolated GCs also exhibited an increase in cell size and the number of cytoplastic organelles and intracellular gap junctions, the reappearance of secretory granules, and a lack of apoptotic bodies as determined by TEM. Results from a TdT-mediated dUTP nick end-labeling (TUNEL) assay revealed a reduction in TUNEL-positive GCs after MPG treatment. Immunohistochemical analysis showed a downregulation of proapoptotic Bax proteins and an upregulation of antiapoptotic Bcl-2 proteins. The addition of MPG-medicated serum to the media of cultured GCs also reduced cadmium chloride-induced apoptosis and downregulated caspase-3 protein expression. This work demonstrates that Menoprogen inhibits GC apoptosis in aged female rats and thereby increases E 2  production. This represents a novel mechanism of action for this herbal medicine in the treatment of menopausal symptoms.

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Menoprogen, a TCM Herbal Formula for Menopause, Increases Endogenous E<sub>2</sub>in an Aged Rat Model of Menopause by Reducing Ovarian Granulosa Cell Apoptosis

Menoprogen, a TCM Herbal Formula for Menopause, Increases Endogenous E2in an Aged Rat Model of Menopause by Reducing Ovarian Granulosa Cell Apoptosis

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