• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2010년도 정기총회 및 춘계학술발표회
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• pp.16-16
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• 2010

Ginseng(Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer) is reported to have many pharmaceutical activities. The minor ginsenosides(Rd, Rg3, Rh2 and compound K) display pharmaceutical properties superior to those of the major ginsenosides. These minor ginsenosides, which contribute a very small percentage, are produced by hydrolysis of the sugar moieties of the major ginsenosides. The pH of red ginseng extracts fermented with S. cerevisiae and S. carlsbergensis decreased rapidly during 3 days of fermentation, with no further significant change thereafter. After 20 days of fermentation, a relatively small difference remained in the acidity of extracts fermented with S. cerevisiae (0.54%) and S. carlsbergensis (0.58%). Reducing sugar in the S. cerevisiae and S. carlsbergensis extracts decreased from 25.86 to 4.54 mg/ml and 4.32 mg/ml glucose equivalents, respectively; and ethanol contents increased from 1.5% at day 0 to 16.0 and 15.0%, respectively, at 20 days. Ginsenosides Rb1, Rb2, Rc, Re, Rf, and Rg1 decreased during the fermentation with S. cerevisiae, but Rd and Rg3 increased by 12 days. Ginsenosides Rb1, Rb2, Rc, Re and Rg1 decreased gradually in the extract with S. carlsbergensis, but Rd and Rg3 were increased at 6 days and 9 days.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.83-89
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• 2012

본 연구에서는 유산균 혼합물(Lactobacillus casei와 Bifidobacteriumlogum 1:1)을 이용하여 발효홍삼을 제조하여 강화된 기능성 성분을 확인하였다. 유산균 혼합물에 의한 발효로 인해 발효홍삼의 전자공여능(EDA%)는 6.11~3.22 mg/g의 범위로 감소하여 홍삼($16.32{\pm}0.29$ mg/g)에 비해 항산화활성이 우수한 것으로 나타났다. 홍삼 및 발효홍삼의 ginsenosides의 함량 차이를 분석한 결과, ginsenoside$-Rb_1$, $-Rb_2$, -Rc 등의 사포닌 함량은 홍삼이 발효홍삼에 비해 높게 나타났으나, 발효홍삼에서는 항암활성이 우수한 대사산물인 20(S)$-Rg_3$, 20(R)$-Rg_3$, Compound K 함량이 홍삼에 비해 높게 나타났다. 그리고 노인 건강증진 식품을 제조하고자 발효홍삼 농축액 첨가비율(0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%)을 달리하여 발효홍삼 양갱을 제조하고 그 품질특성을 평가하였다. 발효홍삼 첨가 수준별 색도 측정 결과, L값과 b값은 발효홍삼 농축액 첨가 비율이 증가할수록 유의적으로 감소하였다(p<0.05). 관능 평가결과, 홍삼농축액 10% 첨가 양갱의 맛, 색, 향, 질감 등이 다른 군들에 비해 우수하게 나타났다. 따라서 발효홍삼의 기능성과 기호적인 면을 함께 고려해 볼 때 10% 첨가가 바람직하다고 생각된다. 차후 본 자료를 기초로 하여 발효홍삼을 이용하여 제조한 제품에 대한 기능성을 효과적으로 평가할 수 있는 후속 연구를 기대한다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.635-644
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• 2019

Background: To increase the pharmacological effects of red ginseng (RG, the steamed root of Panax ginseng Meyer), RG products modified by heat process or fermentation have been developed. However, the antiallergic effects of RG and modified/fermented RG have not been simultaneously examined. Therefore, we examined the allergic rhinitis (AR)-inhibitory effects of water-extracted RG (wRG), 50% ethanol-extracted RG (eRG), and bifidobacteria-fermented eRG (fRG) in vivo. Methods: RBL-2H3 cells were stimulated with phorbol 12-myristate-13-acetate/A23187. Mice with AR were prepared by treatment with ovalbumin. Allergic markers IgE, tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$, interleukin (IL)-4, and IL-5 were assayed in the blood, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, nasal mucosa, and colon using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Mast cells, eosinophils, and Th2 cell populations were assayed using a flow cytometer. Results: RG products potently inhibited IL-4 expression in phorbol 12-myristate-13-acetate/A23187-stimulated RBL-2H3 cells. Of tested RG products, fRG most potently inhibited IL-4 expression. RG products also alleviated ovalbumin-induced AR in mice. Of these, fRG most potently reduced nasal allergy symptoms and blood IgE levels. fRG treatment also reduced IL-4 and IL-5 levels in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, nasal mucosa, and reduced mast cells, eosinophils, and Th2 cell populations. Furthermore, treatment with fRG reduced IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 levels in the colon and restored ovalbumin-suppressed Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria populations and ovalbumin-induced Firmicutes population in gut microbiota. Treatment with ginsenoside Rd significantly alleviated ovalbumin-induced AR in mice. Conclusion: fRG and ginsenoside Rd may alleviate AR by suppressing IgE, IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 expression and restoring the composition of gut microbiota.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.392-397
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• 2015

Background: Red ginseng (RG) is processed from Panax ginseng via several methods including heat treatment, mild acid hydrolysis, and microbial conversion to transform the major ginsenosides into minor ginsenosides, which have greater pharmaceutical activities. During the fermentation process using microbial strains in a machine for making red ginseng, a change of composition occurs after heating. Therefore, we confirmed that fermentation had occurred using only microbial strains and evaluated the changes in the ginsenosides and their chemical composition. Methods: To confirm the fermentation by microbial strains, the fermented red ginseng was made with microbial strains (w-FRG) or without microbial strains (n-FRG), and the fermentation process was performed to tertiary fermentation. The changes in the ginsenoside composition of the self-manufactured FRG using the machine were evaluated using HPLC, and the 20 ginsenosides were analyzed. Additionally, we investigated changes of the reducing sugar and polyphenol contents during fermentation process. Results: In the fermentation process, ginsenosides Re, Rg1, and Rb1 decreased but ginsenosides Rh1, F2, Rg3, and Compound Y (C.Y) increased in primary FRG more than in the raw ginseng and RG. The content of phenolic compounds was high in FRG and the highest in the tertiary w-FRG. Moreover, the reducing sugar content was approximately three times higher in the tertiary w-FRG than in the other n-FRG. Conclusion: As the results indicate, we confirmed the changes in the ginsenoside content and the role of microbial strains in the fermentation process.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.387-395
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• 2022

Background: Fermentation may alter the bioavailability of certain compounds, which may affect their efficacy and pharmacological responses. This study investigated the antiplatelet effects of red ginseng extract (RGE) and fermented red ginseng extract (FRG). Methods: A rodent model was used to evaluate the antiplatelet and antithrombotic effects of the extracts. Rats were orally fed with human equivalent doses of the extracts for 1 week and examined for various signaling pathways using standard in vivo and ex vivo techniques. Light transmission aggregometry was performed, and calcium mobilization, dense granule secretion, integrin α_IIbβ₃-mediated signaling molecules, cyclic nucleotide signaling events, and various protein molecules were evaluated ex vivo in collagen-stimulated washed platelets. Furthermore, antithrombotic properties were evaluated using a standard acute pulmonary thromboembolism model, and the effects on hemostasis were investigated using rat and mice models. Results: Both RGE and FRG significantly inhibited platelet aggregation, calcium mobilization, and dense granule secretion along with integrin-mediated fibrinogen binding and fibrinogen adhesion. cAMP levels were found to be elevated in RGE-treated rat platelets. Ginseng extracts did not exert any effect on prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time. RGE-treated mice showed significantly better survival under thrombosis than FRG-treated mice, with no effects on hemostasis, whereas FRG-treated mice exhibited a slight increment in bleeding time. Conclusion: Both extracts, especially RGE, are remarkable supplements to maintain cardiovascular health and are potential candidates for the treatment and prevention of platelet-related cardiovascular disorders.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제36권9호
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• pp.1211-1218
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• 2007

본 연구는 압출성형온도가 인삼의 발효에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위하여 압출성형온도를 달리한 백삼 압출물의 미세구조, 당화특성 및 발효액의 특성을 비교하였다. 압출성형백삼의 미세구조는 $110^{\circ}C$ 백삼압출성형물은 불균일한 기공구조를 보였으며, $120^{\circ}C$, $130^{\circ}C$ 백삼압출성형물은 균일한 기공구조를 보였다. 인삼의 당화율과 당화속도상수는 $130^{\circ}C$ 백삼압출성형물이 가장 높았다. 발효액의 최종 pH는 홍삼발효액이 3.79로 가장 높았다. 발효액의 최종 산도는 $120^{\circ}C$ 압출성형백삼이 4.45%로 가장 높았다. 인삼 현탁액의 환원당 함량은 $110^{\circ}C$ 압출성형백삼이 32.36 mg/mL로 가장 높았으며, 발효시간 5일까지 인삼 발효액의 환원당 함량이 급격히 감소하였고, 이후에는 큰 변화가 없었다. 발효액의 알코올 함량은 발효기간 5일까지 급격히 증가했으며, 이후에는 변화가 없었다. 압출성형백삼이 백삼보다 알코올 함량이 높았고, 압출성형온도가 증가했을 때 알코올 생성율이 증가하였다. 본 연구에서 백삼을 압출성형하였을 때 알코올 발효적성이 높아졌고, 압출성형온도가 증가하였을 때 백삼의 알코올 발효적성도 증가하는 결과를 확인할 수 있었다.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제59권2호
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• pp.113-124
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• 2016

홍삼은 인삼을 찌고 말리는 과정을 거쳐 제조한 것으로 많은 약리 및 생리활성이 알려져 있다. Cisplatin은 항암제로 사용되고 있으나 부작용으로 골수억제, 위장관계독성, 신경독성, 신독성 등이 보고되어있다. 특히 cisplatin이 신장에 집중적으로 축적됨으로써 투여환자의 25-30%에서 신장독성이 유발된다. 따라서 본 실험에서는 발효홍삼을 이용한 cisplatin의 부작용인 신독성예방효능을 확인하고자 하였다. 시료에 따른 DPPH와 ABTS 라디칼소거능을 실험 결과 RG8F3에서 가장 우수한 소거능을 확인하였고 따라서 RG0SF0와 RG8F3 간의 비교실험이 가능할 것으로 사료되었다. 동물실험은 정상군, 대조군, RG0SF0 투여군 및RG8F3 투여군 4그룹으로 나누었다. 약물투여군은 200 mg/kg/day의 농도로 4일간 투여한 후,cisplatin은 20 mg/kg으로 대조군 및 약물투여군에복강주사하였다. RG8F3 투여한 결과 대조군과 비교하여 GSH의 수치는 증가하였고 ROS, BUN, creatinine 및 염증인자들의 감소를 보였다. 조직학적 결과에서도 신손상으로 인한 변형이 거의 없었다. 결론적으로 발효홍삼은 cisplatin으로 유발되는 신 손상 예방에 유의한 효과를 보이는 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.766-772
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• 1999

In order to improve funtionality of kochujang, red ginseng powder(1, 2 and 5% red ginseng on the total weight basis) was added to the raw material of kochujang. Changes in moisture content, microflora and enzyme activities were investigated in control kochujang(Sunchang kochujang) and red ginseng added kochujang during fermentation at 25oC for 120 days. Kochujang samples fremented for 90 and 120 days were subjected to sensory evaluation test. As the fermentation progressed, the moisture content and titratable acidity were gradually increased whereas pH was decreased. However, red ginseng had no effects on those changes. Bacterial count was maintained at the level of 107 CFU/g during fermentation. The level of yeast count was 104 CFU/g at the early stage of fermentation and increaed to 107 CFU/g after 60 days of fermentation and then maintained at 107 CFU/g. Red-ginseng had no effects on bacterial and yeast counts of kochujang. Amylase activity was gradually reduced during fermentation. Amylase activity was increased until 60 days of fermentation and then reduced by 90 days of fermentation. Acidic protease activity was slightly reduced at the initial stage of fermentation and then rapid increased. Acidic protease activity was at the highest level after 120 days of fermentation. Red ginseng did not alter those enzyme activities of kochujang. There were no differences in sensory properties between kochujang samples fermented for 90 and 120 days of fermentation. The addition of red-ginseng did not affect such sensory properties of kochujang as color, odor, hot taste and salty taste, but overall preference appeared to be improved by red ginseng addition.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.97-105
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• 2014

Background: Understanding what causes changes in the flux of free fatty acids (FFA) is important to elucidate the etiology of metabolic syndrome. The first aim of this study was to test whether or not hormones and the autonomic nervous system influence blood FFA levels. A secondary aim was to test by means of a multiple group path analysis whether the consumption of fermented red ginseng (FRG; Panax ginseng) would influence those causal relationships. Methods: Ninety-three postmenopausal women (age 50e73 yr) were randomly divided into two groups. One group (44 women; age, $58.4{\pm}5.9yr$; body mass index, $3.6{\pm}2.5kg/m^2$) was supplied place capsules and the other group (49 women, age $58.4{\pm}5.5yr$; body mass index, $22.9{\pm}2.4kg/m^2$) was supplied FRG capsules. Both prior to and after the study (2 wk), blood samples were collected from the participants and several blood variables were measured and analyzed. Results: Squared multiple correlations of FFA were 0.699 in the placebo group and 0.707 in the FRG group. The unstandardized estimate of estradiol (E2) for FFA was 0.824 in both groups. Conclusion: The path coefficients of cortisol and the branchial pulse for FFA were significantly different between the FRG group and the placebo group.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제39권9호
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• pp.1391-1398
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• 2010

홍삼 추출액 제조 후 생산되는 부산물인 홍삼박의 식품 소재화를 위해서 열풍 건조시킨 후 초미세 분말화 하였으며, 쑥 분말 첨가에 따른 고초균 발효 특성을 조사하였다. 홍삼박 분말에 탈지대두분말 3%와 monosodium glutamate(MSG) 2%, 쑥을 농도별(0~3%)로 첨가하여 발효하여 분석하였다. 홍삼박 발효물의 tyrosine 함량은 쑥 3% 첨가 시 581.3 mg% 로 가장 높은 함량을 나타낸 반면 protease 활성은 쑥을 첨가할수록 감소하는 경향을 나타냈으며 쑥을 첨가하지 않은 구에서 277.5 unit/g으로 가장 높은 활성을 나타냈다. 점조도 측정 결과 쑥 3% 첨가 시 $8.8\;Pa{\cdot}s^n$으로 가장 높게 나타났고, 점질물 함량은 쑥을 첨가하지 않은 구에서 11.5%로 가장 높은 함량을 나타냈다. 고분자 점질물인 PGA함량을 GPC를 이용하여 측정한 결과 쑥을 첨가하지 않은 구에서 15.9 g/kg 이었으며 분자량은 1,100 kDa으로 나타났다. 첨가된 MSG 전환율을 약 80% 정도로 나타냈으며, 쑥 첨가에 따른 전환율에 효과는 볼 수 없었다. DPPH radical 소거활성은 쑥 3% 첨가된 발효물에서 물과 70% 주정 추출물 각각 $IC_{50}$값이 0.62 mg/mL, 0.57 mg/mL로 나타났다. ABTS radical 소거 활성은 쑥 3% 첨가 시 물 과 70% 주정 추출물에서 각각 $IC_{50}$값은 1.24 mg/mL, 1.34 mg/mL로 나타났다.