• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제28권10호
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• pp.1626-1634
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• 2018

Ginseng (the root of Panax ginseng Meyer) fermented by Lactobacillus plantarum has been found to attenuate allergic responses in in vitro and in vivo experimental models. Ginseng has been reported to also possess various biological functions including anti-inflammatory activity. The present study was aimed at comparing the anti-allergic effect of ginseng and fermented ginseng extracts on IgE-mediated passive cutaneous anaphylaxis in vitro in a murine cell line and in vivo in mice. Fermented ginseng extract (FPG) showed higher inhibitory effect against in vitro and in vivo allergic responses when compared with ginseng extract (PG). The secretion of ${\beta}$-hexosaminidase and interleukin (IL)-4 from the IgE-DNP-stimulated RBH-2H3 mast cells were significantly (p < 0.05) inhibited by FPG treatment, and this effect was concentration-dependent. Further, MKK4 activation and subsequent JNK phosphorylation were attenuated by FPG treatment. The inhibitory effect of FPG on the in vitro allergic response was verified in vivo against IgE-DNP-induced passive cutaneous anaphylaxis in a mouse model. These data indicated that the fermentation of ginseng with L. plantarum enhanced its anti-allergic effects both in vitro and in vivo. We predict that compositional changes in the ginsenosides caused by the fermentation may contribute to the change in the anti-allergic effects of ginseng. The results of our study highlight the potential of the use of FPG as a potential anti-allergic agent.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.201-207
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• 2009

In an effort to improve ginsenoside bioavailability, the ginsenosides of fermented red ginseng were examined with respect to bioavailability and physiological activity. The results showed that the fermented red ginseng (FRG) had a high level of ginsenoside metabolites. The total ginsenoside contents in non-fermented red ginseng (NFRG) and FRG were 35715.2 ${\mu}g$/mL and 34822.9 ${\mu}g$/mL, respectively. However, RFG had a higher content (14914.3 ${\mu}g$/mL) of ginsenoside metabolites (Rg3, Rg5, Rk1, CK, Rh1, F2, and Rg2) compared to NFRG (5697.9 ${\mu}g$/mL). The skin permeability of RFG was higher than that of NFRG using Franz diffusion cells. Particularly, after 5 hr, the skin permeability of RFG was significantly (p<0.05) higher than that of NFRG. Using everted instestinal sacs of rats, RFG showed a high transport level (10.3 mg of polyphenols/g sac) compared to NFRG (6.67 of mg of polyphenols/g sac) after 1 hr. After oral administration of NFRG and FRG to rats, serum concentrations were determined by HPLC. Peak concentrations of Rk1, Rh1, Rc, and Rg5 were approximately 1.64, 2.35, 1.13, and 1.25-fold higher, respectively, for FRG than for NFRG. Furthermore, Rk1, Rh1, and Rg5 increased more rapidly in the blood by the oral administration of FRG versus NFRG. FRG had dramatically improved bioavailability compared to NFRG as indicated by skin permeation, intestinal permeability, and ginsenoside levels in the blood. The significantly greater bioavailability of FRG may have been due to the transformation of its ginsenosides by fermentation to more easily absorbable forms (ginsenoside metabolites).

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.573-582
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 ${\beta}$-glucosidase 활성이 있는 유산균주를 이용하여 발효인삼의 ginsenoside 유용 유도체의 전환 검토 및 품질특성 알아보고자 하였다. ${\beta}$-glucosidase 활성 유산균주를 검색하여 인삼 및 홍삼 발효에 따른 TLC 패턴, ginsenoside 함량 변화, 총 페놀성 화합물 함량, 전자공여능 및 총당 함량을 분석하였다. $37^{\circ}C$에서 65시간 발효 후 Rg2r, Rh2s, Rh2r은 모두 불검출되었으며, 인삼 및 홍삼 추출물 발효에서 발효전과 비교하여 Rg1, Re는 감소한 반면, Rh1, Rg2s, Rd, Rg3r, Rg3s는 발효 후 모두 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 홍삼에서 대표적인 성분으로 알려져 있는 Rg3의 경우 홍삼액 발효전 $104.56{\mu}g/mL$에서 발효 후 균주 종류에 따라 $114.83{\sim}131.68{\mu}g/mL$으로 증가하였다. 7일간 발효 후 홍삼액의 총 페놀성 화합물 및 전자공여능은 일부 균주에서는 발효전과 비교하여 감소하다가 다시 증가하는 경향을 나타내기도 하였으나, 발효가 0~7일차까지 진행됨에 따라 전반적으로 약간 감소되는 경향을 나타내었다. 전자공여능은 인삼 추출물 발효액은 발효 후 균주 종류에 따라 증가하는 경향을 보였으나, 홍삼 추출액은 발효 후 낮아지는 경향을 보였다. 인삼 및 홍삼 추출액을 첨가하여 유산균주별로 발효를 실시한 결과 총당 함량은 발효에 따라 감소하는 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.188-194
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• 2017

Background: Fermented black ginseng (FBG) is processed ginseng by the repeated heat treatment and fermentation of raw ginseng. The protective effect and mechanism of FBG on cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity was investigated to evaluate its therapeutic potential. Methods: The free radical scavenging activity of FBG was measured using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). In addition, the protective effect against cisplatin-induced renal damage was tested in rats. FBG was orally administered every day at a dose of 150 mg/kg body weight for 10 d, and a single dose of cisplatin was administered intraperitoneally (7.5 mg/kg body weight) with 0.9% saline on the $4^{th}$ d. Results: The DPPH radical-scavenging activity of FBG ($IC_{50}=384{\mu}g/mL$) was stronger than that of raw ginseng. The improved DPPH radical-scavenging activity was mediated by the generation phenolic compounds. The decreased cell viability by cisplatin was recovered significantly after treatment with FBG in a dose-dependent manner. Then, the protective effect of FBG on cisplatin-induced oxidative renal damage was investigated in rats. The decreased creatinine clearance levels, which are a reliable marker for renal dysfunction in cisplatin-treated rats, were reduced to the normal level after the administration of FBG. Moreover, FBG showed protective effects against cisplatin-induced oxidative renal damage in rats through the inhibition of $NF-{\kappa}B/p65$, COX-2, and caspase-3 activation. Conclusion: These results collectively show that the therapeutic evidence for FBG ameliorates the nephrotoxicity via regulating oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.312-319
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• 2018

Background: Previous studies have shown that both ginseng root and ginseng berry exhibit antiobesity and antidiabetic effects. However, a direct comparison of the efficacy and mechanisms between the root and the berry after oral administration remains to be illuminated. Methods: In this study, we observed the effects of fermented ginseng root (FGR) and fermented ginseng berry (FGB) on obesity and lipid metabolism in high-fat diet induced obese mice. Results: FGR and FGB significantly inhibited the activity of pancreatic lipase in vitro. Both FGR and FGB significantly suppressed weight gain and excess food intake and improved hypercholesterolemia and fatty liver, while only FGR significantly attenuated hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. Both FGR and FGB significantly inhibited the mRNA expression of Ldlr and Acsl1 while FGR also significantly inhibited expression of Cebpa and Dgat2 in liver. FGR significantly decreased the epididymal fat weight of mice while FGB significantly inhibited the mRNA expression of genes Cebpa, Fas, Hsl, Il1b, and Il6 in adipose tissue. Conclusion: Saponin from both FGR and FGB had a beneficial effect on high-fat diet-induced obesity. Compared to FGB, FGR exhibited more potent antihyperglycemic and antiobesity effect. However, only FGB significantly inhibited mRNA expression of inflammatory markers such as interleukins $1{\beta}$ and 6 in adipose tissue.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.696-703
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• 2011

본 연구는 홍삼추출물을 Bifidobacterium longum H-1으로 발효시켜 인삼사포닌을 체내에서 흡수가 잘 되는 형태로 변화시킨 발효홍삼을 제2형 당뇨병환자에게 아침과 저녁 식전에 한 캡슐씩 하루 780 mg을 섭취하였다. 위약군은 동량의 cellulose를 실험군과 동일하게 제조한 후 같은 방법으로 섭취하도록 하였다. 연구대상자는 약물이나 식사로만 치료하는 총 38명의 제2형 당뇨병 환자로 발효홍삼군 20명(남자 12, 여자 8), 위약군 18명(남자 11, 여자 7)으로 구성되었으며, 두 군의 일반적 특성 및 생활습관은 유의적인 차이가 없었다. 연구결과 발효홍삼을 섭취한 군에서의 공복혈당은 $136.29{\pm}16.45$ mg/dL에서 $127.71{\pm}17.74$ mg/dL로 유의하게(p<0.05) 감소하였으며, 당화혈색소 역시 $7.36{\pm}1.02%$에서 $6.96{\pm}0.93%$로 감소하였다. 특히 당화혈색소가 8% 이상인 고당화혈색소군에서 유의적으로(p<0.05) 감소하는 것으로 나타났다. 인슐린 저항성은 대조군에서는 유의적 변화가 없는 반면, 발효홍삼군에서는 섭취 전 $3.11{\pm}1.13$ mmol/L에서 섭취 후 $2.23{\pm}0.71$ mmol/L로 유의한(p<0.01) 감소를 나타내었다. 혈청지질 변화는 없었으며, LDL-콜레스테롤도 발효홍삼군에서 유의한 변화가 없었다. 간 기능 지표인 AST, ALT, ${\gamma}$-GTP와 신장기능 지표인 BUN, creatinine에서 유의적인 차이를 나타내지 않았으며, 정상범위에 속하여 발효홍삼의 안전성을 확인하였다. 이상의 연구 결과 한국인 제2형 당뇨병 환자에 있어 발효홍삼은 혈당 및 당화혈색소 감소와 인슐린 저항성 개선에 효과적인 것으로 나타났으며, 인체 안전성 지표인 간 및 신장 기능도 정상으로 확인되었으므로 당뇨병 환자의 혈당 개선을 통해 합병증지연 또는 예방에 있어 효과를 기대할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.307-317
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• 1996

This study was undertaken to examine the effects of fresh ginseng addition on the chemical and sensory properties of dongchimi juice fermented under various conditions. The contents of free sugars in dongchimi juice during fermentation increased at the initial stage, but decreased at the palatable stage and then increased again thereafter. Free sugars were higher in dongchlml juice with 4% of ginseng addition than with Soye ginseng and without ginseng addition. Analyses of organic acid contents showed that all three groups contained relatively high amounts of citric, lactic and malic acids. It was also found that, as fermentation progressed, the amounts of tactic and acetic acids in- creased, while that of malic acid decreased at the palatable stage and increased again thereafter. Total saponins were highest in dongchimi juice fermented at 4$^{\circ}C$ with 4% of ginseng addition and panax atrlol ginsenosldes were found more than panaxadiol ginsenosides in dongchimi juice The results of sensory evaluation revealed that dongchimi juice prepared with the addition of $4^{\circ}C$ and 4% ginseng was lower in sour taste and moldy off flavor than the control, thus scoring high In total acceptability. Dongchimi juice with 4% of ginseng addition was best in most sensory characteristics.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제42권10호
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• pp.1533-1538
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 인삼 추출물이 용수로 사용된 두유를 Lactobacillus 5가지 균주를 이용하여 발효 인삼두유를 제조하였으며, 발효 균주에 따른 두유의 미생물학적 및 이화학적 특성과 항산화 활성에 대해 알아보았다. 인삼두유에서의 젖산균 생장은 L. acidophilus KCTC 3168이 가장 우수한 것으로 나타났으며 젖산균의 산 생성에 따른 pH 변화는 L. kefir ATCC 35411에서 가장 낮게 측정되었다. 관능검사 결과는 신맛이 강하면서 쓴맛, 콩비린내 및 쉰내 등이 비교적 약하게 평가된 L. kefir ATCC 35411이 가장 높게 선호되었다. 두유제조에 사용된 인삼의 기능성 성분인 진세노사이드 함량과 항산화 활성에 대해 분석한 결과 총 진세노사이드는 L. casei ATCC 393에서 유의적으로 가장 높게 함유되어 있었으며, 발효홍삼에 주로 존재하며 발효가 진행됨에 따라 함량이 증가하는 것으로 알려진 Rg2, Rg3 및 Rh1 함량 또한 L. casei ATCC 393에서 가장 높게 정량되었다. 인삼두유의 superoxide anion 라디칼 소거활성과 hydroxyl 라디칼 소거활성을 측정한 결과 발효두유에서 발효하지 않은 인삼두유에 비해 각각 2~4배 및 4~5배 정도 항산화 활성이 증진되었음을 알 수 있었으며, 특히 L. kefir ATCC 35411에서 가장 높은 활성을 보이는 것으로 나타났다. 이상의 결과로부터 인삼두유는 젖산균 발효에 의해 관능적, 기능적 측면에서 우수한 두유를 제조할 수 있을 것으로 사료되며, 발효균주로서 L. kefir ATCC 35411이 가장 적합할 것으로 판단되었다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.356-360
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• 2018

The fermentation of medicinal herbs facilitated by microbes is assumed to exert promising therapeutic efficacy on the absorption, bioavailability, and pharmacological effects by speeding up the making or conversion of active constituents into their metabolites. We examined the cardioprotective potential of fermented ginseng, GBCK25, against high-fat diet (HFD)-induced metabolic and functional illnesses as following the essential analysis such as electrocardiographic parameters, alterations of body and organ weights, and echocardiographic studies. The results exhibited that body weights were significantly reduced and the gain of different organ weights were partly eased by GBCK25 treatment. Echocardiography results proposed the amelioration of heart function through normalized levels of left ventricle systolic pressure, ejection fraction, and fractional shortening. These outcomes deliver straight confirmation that GBCK25 could be a potential nutraceutical source for the relief of HFD-induced obesity mediated cardiac dysfunctions.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.159-166
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 한국의 전통발효식품인 김치로부터 L. acidophilus를 분리 동정하고, 이 균주를 이용하여 홍삼과 복분자 미숙과를 발효시킨 조성물을 동물모델을 이용하여 항비만효과를 검토하였다. 고지방식이를 섭취시킨 C57BL/6J 마우스에 L. acidophilus C 및 홍삼 농축액과 복분자 미숙과 분말을 발효시킨 혼합발효 복합물을 6주간 투여한 결과, 혼합발효 복합물을 투여한 군에서 체중증가량, 부고환 및 신장 주위 지방의 무게, 지방세포 크기와 간조직 내 지질 축적, 혈중 포도당 농도, 혈중GOT와GPT 농도및렙틴농도를감소시켰으며, HDL-콜레스테롤과 아디포넥틴의 농도를 증가시키는 경향을 나타낸 것으로 보아, L. acidophilus C를 단독투여한 실험군에 비하여 비만을 개선시키는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 혼합발효 복합물은 비만개선용 식품소재로서의 가능성이 있을 것으로 기대되어지며, 추후에 혼합발효 복합물의 비만 개선 메커니즘을 규명하기 위한 연구가 더 필요할 것으로 사료된다.