Astragaloside (AST) is derived from the Chinese herb Astragalusmembranaceus, and studies have demonstrated that it promotes differentiation of bone marrow‑derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). To the best of our knowledge, however, the functions of the component AST‑IV in osteogenesis have not previously been elucidated. The present study aimed to verify the effects of AST‑IV in osteogenesis. First, the proliferation and differentiation status of human BMSCs incubated with AST‑IV were analysed and compared with a control (no AST‑IV treat...
