• 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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• 제42권3호
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• pp.255-263
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• 2018

Orally administered ginsengs come in contact with the gut microbiota, and their hydrophilic constituents, such as ginsenosides, are metabolized to hydrophobic compounds by gastric juice and gut microbiota: protopanxadiol-type ginsenosides are mainly transformed into compound K and ginsenoside Rh2; protopanaxatriol-type ginsenosides to ginsenoside Rh1 and protopanaxatriol, and ocotillol-type ginsenosides to ocotillol. Although this metabolizing activity varies between individuals, the metabolism of ginsenosides to compound K by gut microbiota in individuals treated with ginseng is proportional to the area under the blood concentration curve for compound K in their blood samples. These metabolites such as compound K exhibit potent pharmacological effects, such as antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antiallergic, and neuroprotective effects compared with the parent ginsenosides, such as Rb1, Rb2, and Re. Therefore, to monitor the potent pharmacological effects of ginseng, a novel probiotic fermentation technology has been developed to produce absorbable and bioactive metabolites. Based on these findings, it is concluded that gut microbiota play an important role in the pharmacological action of orally administered ginseng, and probiotics that can replace gut microbiota can be used in the development of beneficial and bioactive ginsengs.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.102-106
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• 2012

This study compared the contents of ginsenosides depending on steaming conditions of red ginsengs to provide basic information for developing functional foods using red ginsengs. The red ginseng steamed eight times at $98^{\circ}C$ ranked atop the amounts of prosapogenins ever detected in red ginsengs (ginsenoside $Rg_2$, $Rg_3$, $Rg_5$, $Rg_6$, $Rh_1$, $Rh_4$, $Rk_1$, $Rk_3$, $F_1$, $F_4$, 1.15%) among red ginsengs steamed more than twice. When steamed eight times at $98^{\circ}C$, 2.7 times as much prosapogenins such as ginsenosides $Rg_2$, $Rg_3$, $Rg_5$, $Rg_6$, $Rh_1$, $Rh_4$, $Rk_1$, $Rk_3$, $F_1$, and $F_4$ as those steamed just once at $98^{\circ}C$ was collected. In addition, the red ginsengs steamed eight times at $98^{\circ}C$ contained more amounting ginsenoside $Rg_3$ (0.28%) than that in the red ginseng steamed several times at random. Accordingly, it is recommendable that red ginsengs steamed 8 times, which proved to be the optimal steaming condition, be used rather than those steamed 9 times (black ginsengs), in order to develop red ginseng products of high prosapogenin concentration and high functions.

• Mycobiology
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.21-27
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• 2009

In the present study, the anti-cancer effects of ginseng fermented with Phellinus linteus (GFPL) extract were examined through in vitro and in vivo assays. GFPL was produced by co-cultivating ginseng and Phellinus linteus together. Ginsenoside Rg3, Rh1 and Rh2 are important mediators of anti-angiogenesis and their levels in GFPL were enriched 24, 19 and 16 times, respectively, more than that of ginseng itself through the fermentation. GFPL exhibited distinct anti-cancer effects, including growth inhibition of the human lung carcinoma cell line A549, and promotion of immune activation by stimulating nitric oxide (NO) production in Raw 264.7 cells. Further evidence supporting anti-cancer effects of GFPL was its significant prolongment of the survival of B16F10 cancer cell-implanted mice. These results suggest that the GFPL may be a candidate for cancer prevention and treatment through immune activation and anti-angiogenic effects by enriching Rg3, Rh1 and Rh2.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.550-560
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• 2022

Background: The effect of ginsenoside Rh2 (G-Rh2) on mast cell-mediated anaphylaxis remains unclear. Herein, we investigated the effects of G-Rh2 on OVA-induced asthmatic mice and on mast cell-mediated anaphylaxis. Methods: Asthma model was established for evaluating airway changes and ear allergy. RPMCs and RBL-2H3 were used for in vitro experiments. Calcium uptake, histamine release and degranulation were detected. ELISA and Western blot measured cytokine and protein levels, respectively. Results: G-Rh2 inhibited OVA-induced airway remodeling, the production of TNF-α, IL-4, IL-8, IL-1β and the degranulation of mast cells of asthmatic mice. G-Rh2 inhibited the activation of Syk and Lyn in lung tissue of OVA-induced asthmatic mice. G-Rh2 inhibited serum IgE production in OVA induced asthmatic mice. Furthermore, G-Rh2 reduced the ear allergy in IgE-sensitized mice. G-Rh2 decreased the ear thickness. In vitro experiments G-Rh2 significantly reduced calcium uptake and inhibited histamine release and degranulation in RPMCs. In addition, G-Rh2 reduced the production of IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-8, and IL-4 in IgE-sensitized RBL-2H3 cells. Interestingly, G-Rh2 was involved in the FcεRI pathway activation of mast cells and the transduction of the Lyn/Syk signaling pathway. G-Rh2 inhibited PI3K activity in a dose-dependent manner. By blocking the antigen-induced phosphorylation of Lyn, Syk, LAT, PLCγ2, PI3K ERK1/2 and Raf-1 expression, G-Rh2 inhibited the NF-κB, AKT-Nrf2, and p38MAPK-Nrf2 pathways. However, G-Rh2 up-regulated Keap-1 expression. Meanwhile, G-Rh2 reduced the levels of p-AKT, p38MAPK and Nrf2 in RBL-2H3 sensitized IgE cells and inhibited NF-κB signaling pathway activation by activating the AKT-Nrf2 and p38MAPK-Nrf2 pathways. Conclusion: G-Rh2 inhibits mast cell-induced allergic inflammation, which might be mediated by the AKT-Nrf2/NF-kB and p38MAPK-Nrf2/NF-κB signaling pathways.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.233-239
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• 2017

Background: Nephrotoxicity is the major side effect in cisplatin chemotherapy. Previously, we reported that the ginsenosides Rk3 and Rh4 reduced cisplatin toxicity on porcine renal proximal epithelial tubular cells (LLC-PK1). Here, we aimed to evaluate the protective effect of ginsenosides Rk3 and Rh4 on kidney function and elucidate their antioxidant effect using in vitro and in vivo models of cisplatin-induced acute renal failure. Methods: An enriched mixture of ginsenosides Rk3 and Rh4 (KG-KH; 49.3% and 43.1%, respectively) was purified from sun ginseng (heat processed Panax ginseng). Cytotoxicity was induced by treatment of $20{\mu}M$ cisplatin to LLC-PK1 cells and rat model of acute renal failure was generated by single intraperitoneal injection of 5 mg/kg cisplatin. Protective effects were assessed by determining cell viability, reactive oxygen species generation, blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, antioxidant enzyme activity, and histopathological examination. Results: The in vitro assay demonstrated that KG-KH ($50{\mu}g/mL$) significantly increased cell viability (4.6-fold), superoxide dismutase activity (2.8-fold), and glutathione reductase activity (1.5-fold), but reduced reactive oxygen species generation (56%) compared to cisplatin control cells. KG-KH (6 mg/kg, per os) also significantly inhibited renal edema (87% kidney index) and dysfunction (71.4% blood urea nitrogen, 67.4% creatinine) compared to cisplatin control rats. Of note, KG-KH significantly recovered the kidney levels of catalase (1.2-fold) and superoxide dismutase (1.5-fold). Conclusion: Considering the oxidative injury as an early trigger of cisplatin nephrotoxicity, our findings suggest that ginsenosides Rk3 and Rh4 protect the kidney from cisplatin-induced oxidative injury and help to recover renal function by restoring intrinsic antioxidant defenses.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.396-407
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• 2022

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) has a high morbidity and mortality worldwide. 20 (S)-ginsenoside Rh2 (G-Rh2) is a natural compound extracted from ginseng, which exhibits anticancer effects in many cancer types. In this study, we demonstrated the effect and underlying molecular mechanism of G-Rh2 in CRC cells in vitro and in vivo. Methods: Cell proliferation, migration, invasion, apoptosis, cell cycle, and western blot assays were performed to evaluate the effect of G-Rh2 on CRC cells. In vitro pull-down assay was used to verify the interaction between G-Rh2 and Axl. Transfection and infection experiments were used to explore the function of Axl in CRC cells. CRC xenograft models were used to further investigate the effect of Axl knockdown and G-Rh2 on tumor growth in vivo. Results: G-Rh2 significantly inhibited proliferation, migration, and invasion, and induced apoptosis and G₀/G₁ phase cell cycle arrest in CRC cell lines. G-Rh2 directly binds to Axl and inhibits the Axl signaling pathway in CRC cells. Knockdown of Axl suppressed the growth, migration and invasion ability of CRC cells in vitro and xenograft tumor growth in vivo, whereas overexpression of Axl promoted the growth, migration, and invasion ability of CRC cells. Moreover, G-Rh2 significantly suppressed CRC xenograft tumor growth by inhibiting Axl signaling with no obvious toxicity to nude mice. Conclusion: Our results indicate that G-Rh2 exerts anticancer activity in vitro and in vivo by suppressing the Axl signaling pathway. G-Rh2 is a promising candidate for CRC prevention and treatment.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.1105-1109
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• 2015

Chemoresistance is the most common cause of chemotherapy failure during breast cancer (BCA) treatment. It is generally known that the mechanisms of chemoresistance in tumors involve multiple genes and multiple signaling pathways,; if appropriate drugs are used to regulate the mechanisms at the gene level, it should be possible to effectively reverse chemoresistance in BCA cells. It has been confirmed that chemoresistance in BCA cells could be reversed by ginsenoside Rh2 (G-Rh2). Preliminary studies of our group identified some drugresistance specific miRNA. Accordingly, we proposed that G-Rh2 could mediate drug-resistance specific miRNA and corresponding target genes through the gene regulatory network; this could cut off the drug-resistance process in tumors and enhance treatment effects. G-Rh2 and breast cancer cells were used in our study. Through pharmaceutical interventions, we could explore how G-Rh2 could inhibit chemotherapy resistance in BCA, and analyze its impact on related miRNA and target genes. Finally, we will reveal the anti-resistance molecular mechanisms of G-Rh2 from a different angle in miRNA-mediated chemoresistance signals among cells.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.405-410
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• 2010

인삼의 저장 가공 방법을 개발하기 위해 마이크로파 단독처리로 수삼을 처리한 후 일반 성분, 색도, 밀도, 사포닌의 조성 및 미세구조 등 품질 특성을 조사하였다. 마이크로웨이브 출력을 100 Watt와 200 Watt에서 각각 1시간과 3시간 동안 수삼을 처리하고 $60^{\circ}C$ 열풍건조기에서 96시간 건조한 후 성분 함량을 측정하였다. 수삼의 초기 수분 함량인 76.26%에서 마이크로파 가열 처리 조건에 따라 13.12~10.77%까지 건조되었다. 마이크로파로 처리한 수삼의 회분 함량은 처리 과정에 따른 차이는 보이지 않았다. 지방의 경우 마이크로파 출력과는 상관없이 처리 시간에 따라 조금씩 감소하였다. 단백질 함량은 마이크로파 가열 후 건조하기 전 수삼의 단백질 함량과 비교하여 큰 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 마이크로파로 처리한 수삼의 총 식이섬유 함량은 대조군보다 증가함을 보이고 있으나, 처리 시간이나 출력과의 유의성은 보이지 않는다. 처리군의 색도는 대조군에 비해 더 어두운 색을 나타내었다. 마이크로파 가열 처리 후 인삼의 색도의 변화는 출력보다 가열 처리 시간에 따라 변하는 양상을 보였다. 마이크로파 가열 처리 후 수삼의 밀도는 감소하는 경향을 보였고, 가열 시간이나 출력에 따른 뚜렷한 차이는 찾을 수 없었다. 사포닌 ginsenoside-$Rb_1$과 $Rb_2+Rb_3$, Rc, Rd, Re, Rf, $Rg_1$, $Rg_2+Rh_1$, $Rg_3$의 함량은 대조군에 비해 감소하는 경향을 보였고, 100 Watt에서 가열한 처리구들보다 200 Watt에서 가열한 처리구들의 함량이 높은 값을 나타냈다. 예외적으로 200 Watt에서 가열했을 때, ginsenoside-$Rb_2+Rb_3$와 ginsenoside-Rc의 함량은 대조군에 비해 증가하였다. 미세구조는 마이크로파 건조 후 더 치밀한 조직이 관찰되었다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.194-198
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• 2009

본 연구에서는 수삼을 식품에 쓰이는 산화 방지제인 ascorbic acid와 citric acid로 처리하여 홍삼을 제조한 후 활성성분인 페놀화합물과 진세노사이드의 추출물내 함량 변화를 HPLC를 이용하여 살펴보았다. 분석결과 citric acid 처리 홍삼에서 esculetin과 quercetin 함량이 무처리 홍삼에 비하여 각각 3.5 배, 2.0 배 증가하였고 ginsenoside 함량 역시 citric acid 처리시의 Rg$_3$, Rd, Rh$_2$ 증가량이 ascobic acid 처리시에 비하여 높았다. 따라서 인삼추출물의 이들 특정활성성분 강화를 위하여는 citric acid 처리가 효과적인 것으로 판단된다.