Research progress on protective effect of polysaccharide from traditional Chinese medicine on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury
Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury(MIRI)is a prevalent pathophysiological process associated with ische-mic heart disease and significantly exacerbates myocardial damage,particularly in the elderly population.This condition not only poses serious risks to individual health but also brings creates substantial societal and economic burdens.Polysaccharides,natural macromole-cule found in animals,plants and microorganisms,serve as active substance that confer various health benefits.Among these,polysac-charides extracted from traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)through modern scientific techniques have gained prominence in the medi-cal field due to their safety and high efficiency,playing a vital role in the management of various cardiovascular diseases.This paper,provides a comprehensive review of the role and mechanisms of TCM-derived polysaccharide in MIRI,aiming to furnish valuable in-sights for the future treatment of cardiovascular diseases in the elderly.