• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.248-253
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• 2013

Leaves from Panax ginseng Meyer (Korean origin and Chinese origin of Korean ginseng) and P. quinquefolius (American ginseng) were harvested in Haenam province, Korea, and were analyzed to investigate patterns in major metabolites using HPLC-based metabolic profiling. Partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) was used to analyze the the HPLC chromatogram data. There was a clear separation between Panax species and/or origins from different countries in the PLS-DA score plots. The ginsenoside compounds of Rg1, Re, Rg2, Rb2, Rb3, and Rd in Korean leaves were higher than in Chinese and American ginseng leaves, and the Rb1 level in P. quinquefolius leaves was higher than in P. ginseng (Korean origin or Chinese origin). HPLC chromatogram data coupled with multivariate statistical analysis can be used to profile the metabolite content and undertake quality control of Panax products.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.106-116
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• 2023

Background: Pirarubicin (THP) is an anthracycline antibiotic used to treat various malignancies in humans. The clinical usefulness of THP is unfortunately limited by its dose-related cardiotoxicity. Ginsenoside F1 (GF1) is a metabolite formed when the ginsenosides Re and Rg1 are hydrolyzed. However, the protective effects and underlying mechanisms of GF1 on THP-induced cardiotoxicity remain unclear. Methods: We investigated the anti-apoptotic and anti-oxidative stress effects of GF1 on an in vitro model, using H9c2 cells stimulated by THP, plus trigonelline or AKT inhibitor imidazoquinoxaline (IMQ), as well as an in vivo model using THP-induced cardiotoxicity in rats. Using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent test, the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), creatine kinase (CK-MB), cardiac troponin (c-TnT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione (GSH) were determined. Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived2)-like 2 (Nrf2) and the expression of Nrf2 target genes, including heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), glutathione-S-transferase (Gst), glutamate-cysteine ligase modifier subunit (GCLM), and expression levels of AKT/Bcl-2 signaling pathway proteins were detected using Western blot analysis. Results: THP-induced myocardial histopathological damage, electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities, and cardiac dysfunction were reduced in vivo by GF1. GF1 also decreased MDA, BNP, CK-MB, c-TnT, and LDH levels in the serum, while raising SOD and GSH levels. GF1 boosted Nrf2 nuclear translocation and Nrf2 target gene expression, including HO-1, Gst, and GCLM. Furthermore, GF1 regulated apoptosis by activating AKT/Bcl-2 signaling pathways. Employing Nrf2 inhibitor trigonelline and AKT inhibitor IMQ revealed that GF1 lacked antioxidant and anti-apoptotic effects. Conclusion: In conclusion, GF1 was found to alleviate THP-induced cardiotoxicity via modulating Nrf2 and AKT/Bcl-2 signaling pathways, ultimately alleviating myocardial oxidative stress and apoptosis.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.178-186
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• 1990

The analgesic effect of morphine was antagonized and the development of tolerance was suppressed by the modification of the neurologic function in the animals treated with ginseng saponins The activation of the spinal descending inhibitory systems as well as the supraspinal structures by the administration of morphine was inhibited in the animals treated with ginseng saponine intracerebrally or intrathecally. The development of morphine tolerance and dependence, and the abrupt expression of naloxone inducted abstinence syndrom were also inhibited by ginsenoside Rb1, Rb2, Rg1 and Re. These results suggest that ginsenoside Rbl, Hbs, Rgl and Re are the bioactive components of panax ginseng on the inhibition of the development of morphine tolerance and dependence, and the inhibition of abrupt abstinence sindrome. In addition, further research on the minor components of Pnnnxkinsenl should be investigated. A single or daily treatment with ginseng saponins did not induce any appreciable changes in the brain in level of monoamines at the variolls time intervals and at the various day intervals, respectively. The inhibitory or facilitated effects of ginseng saponins on electrically evoked contractions in guinea pig ileum ($\mu$-receptor) and mouse vats deferens ($\delta$-receptor) were not mediated through opioid receptors. The antagonism of a $\chi$ receptor agonist, U-50, 488H was also not mediated through opioid receptors in the animals treated with ginseng saponins, but mediated through serotonergic mechanisms. Ginseng saponins inhibited morphine 6-dehydrogenase which catalyzed the production of morphinone from morphine, and increased hepatic glutathione contents for the detoxication of morphinone. This result suggests that the dual action of the above plays an important role in the inhibition of the development of morphine tolerance and dependence.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.168-172
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• 1996

Ginsenoside Rb,, at a concentration of 10 $\mu\textrm{g}$/ml and over, initiated the cycle of oscillation of ion flux in erythrocytes after the cells had been treated with a protonophore, carbonyl cyanide p-trifluoro-methoxyphenyl hydrazone (FCCP) and then with a $Ca^{2+}$ ionophore, A23,3,. Its action was similar to the additional portion of $Ca^{2+}$-ionophore or $Ca^{2+}$ ion to the erythrocytes. Effects of $Rg_1$ and Rf were different from that of Rb,. They did not induce the oscillation. They, however, increased the extracellular $K^{+}$ concentration and pH without returning to the initial state in the erythrocytes processed with FCCP and $A_{23187}$. We established that ginsenosides from 20-(5)-panaxatriol family induced the membrane hyperpolarization in erythrocytes, which was attenuated by the pretreatment of $Rb_1$, a major component of 20-(5)-panaxadiol.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제65권3호
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• pp.129-142
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• 2022

새싹인삼은 잎부터 뿌리까지 섭취가 가능하며 스마트 팜 또는 식물공장에서 재배 시 계절에 영향을 받지 않으며 농약을 사용하지 않아도 되는 이점이 있다. 본 연구에서는 새싹인삼의 최적 재배 시기를 확인하고 영양성분과 항산화 활성을 비교 분석하였다. 생육 시기에 따른 지방산과 무기질 함량은 큰 차이를 보이지 않았다. 총 아미노산 함량은 45일까지 약간 감소하였고 이후에는 증가하였으며 생육 65일 arginine 함량은 3309.11 mg/100 g으로 가장 높게 확인되었다. 총 ginsenoside 함량은 생육기간 동안 큰 변화가 없었다(25일 29.83 mg/g→45일 32.77 mg/g→65일 26.02 mg/g). Ginsenoside Rg2 (0.62 mg/g), Re (8.69 mg/g), Rb1 (4.75 mg/g) 및 Rd (3.47 mg/g)의 함량은 생육기간 중 45일에 가장 높았다. Phenolic acids와 flavonols 함량은 생육 45일 (338.6 및 1277.14 ㎍/g)까지 증가 후 65일까지 감소하였다. Phenolic acids와 flavonols의 주요 화합물은 각각 benzoic acid (99.03-142.33 ㎍/g)와 epigallocatechin (416.03-554.64 ㎍/g)로 확인되었다. DPPH (44.27%), ABTS (75.16%)와 hydroxyl (63.29%) 라디칼 소거활성 및 FRAP 환원력(1.573 OD_573nm) 또한 총 phenolics 및 총 flavonolids 함량과 마찬가지로 생육 45일에 가장 높은 활성을 보였다.

• 식품기술
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.258-266
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• 2012

경기인삼 품질 특성을 확립하기 위한 기초자료로 진세노사이드 특성을 조사하였다. 경기도내 4대 인삼조합(개성, 김포 파주, 경기동부, 안성) 인삼을 인삼농가에서 직접 채취하거나 채굴현장에서 수집하여 진세노사이드 함량 및 조성을 분석하여 그 특성을 분석해 본 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 경기인삼 4, 5, 6년근의 총 진세노사이드 함량은 3.92 mg/g, 4.34 mg/g 및 4.94 mg/g으로 각각 나타나 재배 년수가 증가할수록 함량이 높아짐을 알 수 있었다. PD/PT 비율은 1.12, 1.34 및 1.40으로 년근 수가 증가할수록 PD계열 진세노사이드 함량이 증가하였다. 2. 경기인삼 6년근의 크기별 진세노사이드 함량을 측정한 결과 큰 인삼(大)의 총 진세노사이드 함량은 5.19 mg/g, 작은 인삼은 4.69 mg/g으로 같은 년근 수에서는 인삼의 크기에 따라 진세노사이드함량 차이는 크게 나타나지 않았다. 3. 6년근 부위별 총 진세노사이드 함량은 주근이 3.70 mg/g이며 세근은 6.37 mg/g으로써 주근보다 세근에서 1.72배 함량이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 진세노사이드 각각 함량별로 비교해 볼 때 PD계인 진세노사이드 $Rb_2$, $Rb_3$, Rc, Rd와 PT계인 Re, $Rg_2$가 주근보다 세근에서 높은 함량을 나타내어, PD/PT 비율이 1.08과 2.06으로 세근은 주근보다 PD계열 함량이 2배 이상 높은 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.318-324
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• 1996

The effects of light on the growth and ginsenosides production were examined in the hairy roots of Panax ginsen C.A. Meyer induced by Agrobacterium rhizogines A4. The 9rowth of ginseng hairy roots in 1/2MS liquid medium was significantly decreased with an increment of light intensity (1,000~7,000 lux). The growth of hairy roots under 7,000 lux condition was decreased at 17% compared to the dark condition. The production of 7 ginsenosides in hairy root was very high in 3,500 lux condition. The production of ginsenoside-Rg, and Rf increased 3.3 and, 2.4 times respectively as compared to dark condition. The growth of hairy roots was inhibited by blue light, while ginsenosides production was increased. The sucrose demands of hairy roots was examined in light condition(3,500 lux). The growth of hairy roots in 1/2MS liquid medium with various sucrose concentrations(1~4%) was high in IVp sucrose, while ginsenosides production was high in 3% sucrose condition. The growth and ginsenosides production were high when hairy roots were cultured in dark condition for 1 week and then transferred to light condition(3,500 lux) for 4 weeks. It is suggested that ginsenosides production could be accelerated by light intensity of specific wavelength in cultures of ginseng hairy roots.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.196-202
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• 2010

The principal objective of this study was to evaluate the quality characteristics of black ginseng jelly prepared with different 5 levels(0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0%) of black ginseng extract. We assessed the ginsenosides level of white and black ginseng for comparison between white and black ginseng. And we conducted the pH, sugar content, Hunter's color values, the mechanical characteristics and sensory evaluation of black ginseng jelly samples. The levels of ginsenoside $Rg_3,\;Rh_1$, and $Rh_2$ of black ginseng were higher than those of white ginseng. The more black ginseng extract was increased, the sugar contents of black ginseng jelly were significantly increased(p<0.05). We noted that the luminance and Hunter's b values of jelly samples were decreased according to black ginseng extract was increased, but in Hunter's a values 0.5% black ginseng jelly was the highest of the all. With regard to the mechanical properties of the black ginseng jelly samples, the score of hardness, gumminess and chewiness were significantly increased. In color, taste and overall quality, the score of jelly with 1.0% black ginseng extract was significantly increased than those of the all.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.352-356
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• 2009

In this study, raw ginseng water extract solutions were analyzed to set up the functional saponin content and quality optimization condition. The highest saponin content among the total raw ginseng water extracts was $74.6\;mg/100\;m{\ell}$ which was extracted at $75^{\circ}C$ for 24 hours. In addition, the saponin content decreased according to the increased extraction temperature and time. The highest total content of $Rb_2$ and Re was $19.9\;mg/100\;m{\ell}$ at $75^{\circ}C$ for 12 hours which decreased according to the increased extracted temperature and time. The highest prosapogenin ($Rg_2\;+\;Rg_3\;+\;Rh_1$) content among the total raw ginseng water extracts was $28.6\;mg/100\;m{\ell}$ which was extracted at $85^{\circ}C$ for 36 hours. The reducing sugar content, sweetness and turbidity were increased according to the increased extraction temperature and time. But pH were decreased according to the increased extracted time.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.301-308
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• 2024

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive and irreversible neurodegenerative disorder characterized by extracellular amyloid plaques composed of amyloid β-peptide (Aβ). Studies have indicated that Ca²⁺ dysregulation is involved in AD pathology. It is reported that decreased capacitative Ca²⁺ entry (CCE), a refilling mechanism of intracellular Ca²⁺, resulting in increased Aβ production. In contrast, constitutive activation of CCE could decrease Aβ production. Panax ginseng Meyer is known to enhance memory and cognitive functions in healthy human subjects. We have previously reported that some ginsenosides decrease Aβ levels in cultured primary neurons and AD mouse model brains. However, mechanisms involved in the Aβ-lowering effect of ginsenosides remain unclear. In this study, we investigated the relationship between CCE and Aβ production by examining the effects of various ginsenosides on CCE levels. Aβ-lowering ginsenosides such as Rk1, Rg5, and Rg3 potentiated CCE. In contrast, ginsenosides without Aβ-lowering effects (Re and Rb2) failed to potentiate CCE. The potentiating effect of ginsenosides on CCE was inhibited by the presence of 2-aminoethoxydiphenyl borate (2APB), an inhibitor of CCE. 2APB alone increased Aβ42 production. Furthermore, the presence of 2APB prevented the effects of ginsenosides on Aβ42 production. Our results indicate that ginsenosides decrease Aβ production via potentiating CCE levels, confirming a close relationship between CCE levels and Aβ production. Since CCE levels are closely related to Aβ production, modulating CCE could be a novel target for AD therapeutics.