• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.310-322
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• 2024

Background: Osteosarcopenia is a common condition characterized by the loss of both bone and muscle mass, which can lead to an increased risk of fractures and disability in older adults. The study aimed to elucidate the response of various mouse strains to treatment with Rg3, one of the leading ginsenosides, on musculoskeletal traits and immune function, and their correlation. Methods: Six Collaborative Cross (CC) founder strains induced muscle atrophy and bone loss with dexamethasone (15 mg/kg) treatment for 1 month, and half of the mice for each strain were orally administered Rg3 (20 mg/kg). Different responses were observed depending on genetic background and Rg3 treatment. Results: Rg3 significantly increased grip strength, running performance, and expression of muscle and bone health-related genes in a two-way analysis of variance considering the genetic backgrounds and Rg3 treatment. Significant improvements in grip strength, running performance, bone area, and muscle mass, and the increased gene expression were observed in specific strains of PWK/PhJ. For traits related to muscle, bone, and immune functions, significant correlations between traits were confirmed following Rg3 administration compared with control mice. The phenotyping analysis was compiled into a public web resource called Rg3-OsteoSarco. Conclusion: This highlights the complex interplay between genetic determinants, pathogenesis of muscle atrophy and bone loss, and phytochemical bioactivity and the need to move away from single inbred mouse models to improve their translatability to genetically diverse humans. Rg3-OsteoSarco highlights the use of CC founder strains as a valuable tool in the field of personalized nutrition.

• 식물병연구
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.41-45
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• 2009

벼 깨씨무늬병 발병정도가 토양의 무기성분과 어떠한 관계가 있는지를 구명하기 위하여 깨씨무늬병 발생이 많은 포장과 적은 포장의 식물체와 토양의 무기성분을 분석하였다. 깨씨무늬병이 많이 발생한 포장 토양은 적게 발생한 포장의 토양에 비하여 유효인산, 치환성칼륨, 칼슘, 마그네슘, 유효규산의 함량이 현저히 낮았다. 그러나 나트륨의 함량은 높았으며, pH 값이나 유기물함량은 거의 유사한 수준이었다. 병발생이 많은 포장의 볏짚은 적은 포장의 볏짚에 비하여 Fe, Cu, T-N 및 $P_{2}O_{5}$의 함량이 낮았다. 병 발생이 많은 포장의 벼알은 경미한 포장의 벼알에 비하여 Fe, MgO, Zn및 Mn의 함량이 적었다. 논유 형별 발병정도는 사질답, 염해답 순으로 발병이 많았으며, 미숙답이 가장 발병이 적었으며, 보통답과 배수불량 답은 중간수준이였다. 질소시비수준별 발병정도는 무질소구가 가장 발병이 심하였고, 토양검정량 1.5배량과 농가 관행구에서는 병발생이 유의한 수준으로 적었으며, 토양 검정량의 0.5배, 토양검정량의 1.0배, 표준시비량처리가 중간수준으로 병이 발생하였다. 이상의 결과를 종합적으로 고찰하면 사질답등 작토층이 얕고 척박한 토양에서는 질소, 인산, 가리, 철 등 무기성분이 부족되지 않도록 균형시비하고 간척지답 등에서는 염분의 농도가 증가되지 않도록 관리하는 것이 깨씨무늬병을 가장 효율적으로 방제할 수 있는 방안이라 사료되었다.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.341-350
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• 2016

Background: Prenatal exposure to infectious and/or inflammatory insults can increase the risk of developing neuropsychiatric disorder such as bipolar disorder, autism, and schizophrenia later in life. We investigated whether Valeriana fauriei (VF) treatment alleviates prepulse inhibition (PPI) deficits and social interaction impairment induced by maternal immune activation (MIA). Methods and Results: Pregnant mice were exposed to polyriboinosinic-polyribocytidilic acid (5 mg/kg, viral infection mimic) on gestational day 9. The adolescent offspring received daily oral treatment with VF (100 mg/kg) and injections of clozapine (5 mg/kg) for 30 days starting on the postnatal day 35. The effects of VF extract treatment on behavioral activity impairment and protein expression were investigated using the PPI analysis, forced swim test (FST), open field test (OFT), social interaction test (SIT), and immunohistochemistry. The MIA-induced offspring showed deficits in the PPI, FST, OFT, and SIT compared to their non MIA-induced counterparts. Treatment with the VF extract significantly recovered the sensorimotor gating deficits and partially recovered the aggressive behavior observed in the SIT. The VF extract also reversed the downregulation of protein expression induced by MIA in the medial prefrontal cortex. Conclusions: Our results provide initial evidence of the fact that the VF extract could reverse MIA-induced behavioral impairment and prevent neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.325-333
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• 2021

Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorders. Enhancing hippocampal neurogenesis by promoting proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells (NSCs) is a promising therapeutic strategy for AD. 20(S)-protopanaxadiol (PPD) and oleanolic acid (OA) are small, bioactive compounds found in ginseng that can promote NSC proliferation and neural differentiation in vitro. However, it is currently unknown whether PPD or OA can attenuate cognitive deficits by enhancing hippocampal neurogenesis in vivo in a transgenic APP/PS1 AD mouse model. Here, we administered PPD or OA to APP/PS1 mice and monitored the effects on cognition and hippocampal neurogenesis. Methods: We used the Morris water maze, Y maze, and open field tests to compare the cognitive capacities of treated and untreated APP/PS1 mice. We investigated hippocampal neurogenesis using Nissl staining and BrdU/NeuN double labeling. NSC proliferation was quantified by Sox2 labeling of the hippocampal dentate gyrus. We used western blotting to determine the effects of PPD and OA on Wnt/GSK3β/β-catenin pathway activation in the hippocampus. Results: Both PPD and OA significantly ameliorated the cognitive impairments observed in untreated APP/PS1 mice. Furthermore, PPD and OA significantly promoted hippocampal neurogenesis and NSC proliferation. At the mechanistic level, PPD and OA treatments resulted in Wnt/GSK-3β/β-catenin pathway activation in the hippocampus. Conclusion: PPD and OA ameliorate cognitive deficits in APP/PS1 mice by enhancing hippocampal neurogenesis, achieved by stimulating the Wnt/GSK-3β/β-catenin pathway. As such, PPD and OA are promising novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of AD and other neurodegenerative diseases.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.1-21
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• 2021

Panax species have gained numerous attentions because of their various biological effects on cardiovascular, kidney, reproductive diseases known for a long time. Recently, advanced analytical methods including thin layer chromatography, high-performance thin layer chromatography, gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, ultra-high performance liquid chromatography with tandem ultraviolet, diode array detector, evaporative light scattering detector, and mass detector, two-dimensional high-performance liquid chromatography, high speed counter-current chromatography, high speed centrifugal partition chromatography, micellar electrokinetic chromatography, high-performance anion-exchange chromatography, ambient ionization mass spectrometry, molecularly imprinted polymer, enzyme immunoassay, 1H-NMR, and infrared spectroscopy have been used to identify and evaluate chemical constituents in Panax species. Moreover, Soxhlet extraction, heat reflux extraction, ultrasonic extraction, solid phase extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, pressurized liquid extraction, enzyme-assisted extraction, acceleration solvent extraction, matrix solid phase dispersion extraction, and pulsed electric field are discussed. In this review, a total of 219 articles published from 1980 to 2018 are investigated. Panax species including P. notoginseng, P. quinquefolius, sand P. ginseng in the raw and processed forms from different parts, geographical origins, and growing times are studied. Furthermore, the potential biomarkers are screened through the previous articles. It is expected that the review can provide a fundamental for further studies.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제45권6호
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• pp.665-675
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• 2021

Background: Ginsenoside Rg1 (Rg1), an active ingredient in ginseng, may be a potential agent for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, the protective effect of Rg1 on neurodegeneration in AD and its mechanism of action are still incompletely understood. Methods: Wild type (WT) and APP/PS1 AD mice, from 6 to 9 months old, were used in the experiment. The open field test (OFT) and Morris water maze (MWM) were used to detect behavioral changes. Neuronal damage was assessed by hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) and Nissl staining. Immunofluorescence, western blotting, and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (q-PCR) were used to examine postsynaptic density 95 (PSD95) expression, amyloid beta (Aβ) deposition, Tau and phosphorylated Tau (p-Tau) expression, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and NAPDH oxidase 2 (NOX2) expression. Results: Rg1 treatment for 12 weeks significantly ameliorated cognitive impairments and neuronal damage and decreased the p-Tau level, amyloid precursor protein (APP) expression, and Aβ generation in APP/PS1 mice. Meanwhile, Rg1 treatment significantly decreased the ROS level and NOX2 expression in the hippocampus and cortex of APP/PS1 mice. Conclusions: Rg1 alleviates cognitive impairments, neuronal damage, and reduce Aβ deposition by inhibiting NOX2 activation in APP/PS1 mice.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.1126-1135
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• 2023

인삼부산물 및 인삼밭 토양에서 분리한 9균주 중 𝛽-Glucosidase 생성 균주 GYP-1과 GYP-3-3 균주를 선발하였다. 선발된 𝛽-Glucosidase 생성 균주에 대하여 16S rRNA 유전자 염기서열과 ITS 염기서열을 기반으로 계통 분석을 실시한 결과, GYP-1 균주는 Rhodotorula 속에 속하며, GYP-3-3은 Brachybacterium 속에 속하는 것으로 확인되었다. 특히, Rhodotorula sp. GYP-1 균주는 호기성 효모종으로 biomass 생산량이 높아 최종 우수 균주로 선발하였다. Rhodotorula sp. GYP-1가 생성하는 𝛽-Glucosidase의 온도 및 pH에 따른 효소 활성 및 안정성을 검정한 결과, 30 ℃에서 6.7 unit/ml로 가장 높은 활성을 나타내었고, 20 ℃ ~ 40 ℃에서 효소 활성의 약 70 % 이상을 유지하는 것으로 확인하였다. pH에 따른 효소의 활성 및 안정의 경우, pH 5에서 6.8 unit/ml으로 가장 높은 활성을 나타내었고 pH 5~pH 8까지 93.3 % 이상의 효소 활성을 유지하는 것으로 확인하였다. Rhodotorula sp. GYP-1가 생성하는 𝛽-Glucosidase는 ginsenoside Rb1 minor 진세노사이드로 분해하는 것으로 확인되었다. 또한, 인삼 뿌리 병원균(Botrytis cinerea)에 대해 항진균능을 갖는 것으로 확인되었다.

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.15-18
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• 2002

구기자나무 (Lycium chinense Mill.)의 절편체 종류, 엽절편체의 착생 부위별 그리고 품종 간 캘러스 형성과 신초분화의 특징을 조사하였다. 기내식물체의 잎과 포장엽 절편체에서의 캘러스는 쉽게 유도되었으나, 기내엽 절편체에서 유도된 캘러스는 배양기간이 경과되면서 딱딱하게 변하였다. 잎의 착생 위치에 따른 캘러스 발생은 포장엽 및 기내엽에서 모두 중간이 양호하였고, 캘러스의 생체중은 기내엽보다는 포장엽 절편체가 더 좋았다. 신초 분화는 중간 부위의 기내엽과 상부위의 포장엽이 양호하였다. 품종간 신초 분화는 '진도재래', '청양', '영하구기자' 그리고 '청양재래' 순으로 양호하였다.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.228-233
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• 1989

P.V.C관(管)(직경 40cm)을 이용(利用)한 지하수위조절용(地下水位調節用) 폿트재배(栽培)(지하수위(地下水位) : 30cm 및 100cm)로 연초생육기간(煙草生育期間)동안의 일증산양변화(日蒸散量變化)와 자연강우분포조건(自然降雨分布條件)에서 재배포장(栽培圃場)의 근권토양수분변화(根圈土壤水分變化)를 조사(調査)한 결과(結果) 연초식물(煙草植物)의 증산(蒸散)으로 수분소모양(水分消耗量)이 가장 많은 기간(期間)은 이식후(移植後) 40일(日)에서 60일(日)까지로 전생육기간(全生育期間)동안(70일(日)) 증산(蒸散)된 양(量)의 약(約) 50%를 차지했다. 따라서 재배포장(栽培圃場)의 근권토양수분량(根圈土壤水分量)은 이 기간(期間)동안에 매우 낮은 조건(條件)으로 지속되었다. 또 연초식물(煙草植物)의 증산량(蒸散量)은 기상환경변화(氣象環境變化)에 따라 민감하게 영향을 받아 청명한 날은 흐리고 비오는날보다 약(約) 3배(倍) 많았으며 주간(晝間)의 14:00시(時)부터 16시(時)사이에 최대증산량(最大蒸散量)을 보였고 24:00시(時)부터 08:00시(時)사이에 가장 적은 증산량(蒸散量)을 나타냈다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제40권4호
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• pp.315-324
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• 2016

Background: Biocontrol agents are regarded as promising and environmental friendly approaches as agrochemicals for phytodiseases that cause serious environmental and health problems. Trichoderma species have been widely used in suppression of soil-borne pathogens. In this study, an endophytic fungus, Trichoderma gamsii YIM PH30019, from healthy Panax notoginseng root was investigated for its biocontrol potential. Methods: In vitro detached healthy roots, and pot and field experiments were used to investigate the pathogenicity and biocontrol efficacy of T. gamsii YIM PH30019 to the host plant. The antagonistic mechanisms against test phytopathogens were analyzed using dual culture, scanning electron microscopy, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Tolerance to chemical fertilizers was also tested in a series of concentrations. Results: The results indicated that T. gamsii YIM PH30019 was nonpathogenic to the host, presented appreciable biocontrol efficacy, and could tolerate chemical fertilizer concentrations of up to 20%. T. gamsii YIM PH30019 displayed antagonistic activities against the pathogenic fungi of P. notoginseng via production of VOCs. On the basis of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, VOCs were identified as dimethyl disulfide, dibenzofuran, methanethiol, ketones, etc., which are effective ingredients for antagonistic activity. T. gamsii YIM PH30019 was able to improve the seedlings' emergence and protect P. notoginseng plants from soil-borne disease in the continuous cropping field tests. Conclusion: The results suggest that the endophytic fungus T. gamsii YIM PH30019 may have a good potential as a biological control agent against notoginseng phytodiseases and can provide a clue to further illuminate the interactions between Trichoderma and phytopathogens.