• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.316-324
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• 2021

Background: Korea Red Ginseng (KRG) has been used as remedies with hepato-protective effects in liver-related condition. Microbiota related gut-liver axis plays key roles in the pathogenesis of chronic liver disease. We evaluated the effect of KRG on gut-liver axis in patients with nonalcoholic statohepatitis by the modulation of gut-microbiota. Methods: A total of 94 patients (KRG: 45 and placebo: 49) were prospectively randomized to receive KRG (2,000 mg/day, ginsenoside Rg1+Rb1+Rg3 4.5mg/g) or placebo during 30 days. Liver function test, cytokeraton 18, and fatigue score were measured. Gut microbiota was analyzed by MiSeq systems based on 16S rRNA genes. Results: In KRG group, the mean levels (before vs. after) of aspartate aminotransferase (53 ± 19 vs. 45 ± 23 IU/L), alanine aminotransferase (75 ± 40 vs. 64 ± 39 IU/L) and fatigue score (33 ± 13 vs. 26 ± 13) were improved (p < 0.05). In placebo group, only fatigue score (34 ± 13 vs. 31 ± 15) was ameliorated (p < 0.05). The changes of phyla were not statistically significant on both groups. In KRG group, increased abundance of Lactobacillus was related with improved alanine aminotransferase level and increased abundance of Clostridium and Intestinibacter was associated with no improvement after KRG supplementation. In placebo group, increased abundance of Lachnospiraceae could be related with aggravation of liver enzyme (p < 0.05). Conclusion: KRG effectively improved liver enzymes and fatigue score by modulating gut-microbiota in patients with fatty liver disease. Further studies are needed to understand the mechanism of improvement of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. ClnicalTrials.gov: NCT03945123 (www.ClinicalTrials.gov).

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.22-27
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• 2010

This study was carried out to investigate the physicochemical characteristics of 3-year-old ginseng (for Samgyetang product) cultured by various seeding density in direct-sowing culture. Ginsengs were cultured by the seeding density, 275, 300, 330 352 and 396 seeds per Kan, $180{\times}90cm$ area. Survived rate (82.1%) were the highest in plot of 352 seeds sowed, length and leaf width were high in plot of 300 and 352 seeds. Root yield grain was increased with increase of the seeding density in direct-sowing culture except 352 seeds sowed. Average root weight and diameter were the highest in plot of 352 seeds sowed, 31.6 g and 18.4 mm, respectively. Crude saponin and each ginsenosides content were the highest in plot of 275 seeds sowed. Rg1 content was decreased, Rc and Rb2 content were increased with increase of the seeding density. Total soluble sugar content was the highest in plot of 330 seeds sowed and the lowest in plot of 396 seeds sowed, and oligo- and disaccaride content were high in plot of 330 and 352 seeds sowed. Reological characteristics of ginsengs cultivated according to various seeding density, hardness and springness were high and maximum fracture force was low with decrease of the seeding quantity.

• 생약학회지
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.10-15
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• 2012

An accurate and sensitive analysis method was established for simultaneous determination of three bioactive compounds (glycyrrhizin, 6-gingerol and ginsenoside Rg3) in the Ejung Tang with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-photodiode array detection (DAD)-electrospray ionization (ESI)-Mass spectrometry (MS). The optimizing chromatographic separations a were acquired by an $C_{18}$ column ($5{\mu}m$, $4.6I.D{\times}250mm$, SHISHEDO) using gradient elution with water comprising 0.1% TFA(trifluoroacetic acid) and acetonitrile at a performing temperature of $35^{\circ}C$. Flow rate was 1.0 ml/min. A detection UV wavelength set at 205 nm and 250 nm. The three compounds were identified by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. All calibration curves indicated great linear regression within test ranges ($R^2>0.9997$). The established method provided acceptable precision and accuracy. The relative standard deviations (RSDs) of intra-day and inter-day were less than 2.00% and 3.00%, respectively. The recoveries were found to range from 94.49 to 101.10% for the three compounds analyzed. These results showed that this method was effective and reliable for quality control of Eiung-Tang.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.74-78
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• 2002

인삼을 이용한 고부가가차의 생리 기능성 민속주를 개발하기 위하여 신동진쌀, 대산쌀, 일품쌀, 농호쌀, 남강쌀 등에 인삼을 덧밥 기준으로 각각 1%, 4%, 8%씩 첨가한 다음 주모를 가하여 $25^{\circ}C$에서 10일간 발효시켰을 때 약 14.0%~15.6%의 에탄올이 생성되었고 쌀 품종간의 에탄을 생성량에는 큰 차이가 없었다. 그러나 기호도와 색상은 일품쌀에 인삼을 4% 첨가하여 제조한 인삼 민속주가 제일 우수하였고 고혈압 예방에 관련된 ACE 저해활성이 약 80.8%로 높았다. 또한 일품쌀 4% 인삼 민속주는 0.53%의 조사포닌을 함유하고 있었다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.296-303
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• 2022

Background: Skin microbiota is important for maintenance of skin homeostasis; however, its disturbance may cause an increase in pathogenic microorganisms. Therefore, we aimed to develop a red ginseng formulation that can selectively promote beneficial bacteria. Methods: The effects of red ginseng formulation on microorganism growth were analyzed by comparing the growth rates of Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis, and Cutibacterium acnes. Various preservatives mixed with red ginseng formulation were evaluated to determine the ideal composition for selective growth promotion of S. epidermidis. Red ginseng formulation with selected preservative was loaded into a biocompatible polymer mixture and applied to the faces of 20 female subjects in the clinical trial to observe changes in the skin microbiome. Results: Red ginseng formulation promoted the growth of S. aureus and S. epidermidis compared to fructooligosaccharide. When 1,2-hexanediol was applied with red ginseng formulation, only S. epidermidis showed selective growth. The analysis of the release rates of ginsenoside-Rg1 and -Re revealed that the exact content of Pluronic F-127 was around 11%. The application of hydrogel resulted in a decrease in C. acnes in all subjects. In subjects with low levels of S. epidermidis, the distribution of S. epidermidis was significantly increased with the application of hydrogel formulation and total microbial species of subjects decreased by 50% during the clinical trial. Conclusion: We confirmed that red ginseng formulation with 1,2-hexanediol can help maintain skin homeostasis through improvement of skin microbiome.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.296-302
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• 1999

인삼 조직배양에 있어 multi-shoot 대량번식을 통한 이차대사산물의 이용가능성을 조사코자 강제통기방식에 의해 $CO_2$를 기내에 공급하여 배배양하였던 바 multi-shoot 분화특성 및 사포닌 함량에 미치는 $CO_2$의 효과는 다음과 같다. 부정아 수와 부정아 유래의 신초수는 무처리와 $CO_2$ 2처리구간에 차이가 적었고 분화율은 50%내외이었고 부정아에서 분화한 신초는 경엽의 전개가 빠르고 생장량이 높은것이 특징이었다. 한 개의 자엽에서 분화되는 shoot primordium의 수는 대체로 15.4개-23.9개로 $CO_2$ 2, 500ppm처리구가 가장 양호하였고 $CO_2$ 10, 000ppm의 고농도는 오히려 shoot primordium수 뿐만 아니라 신초 분화율도 저하시켰다. 무처리의 건물율은 7,50%이었던데 반하여 $CO_2$ 2, 500ppm처리구는 건물율이 8.59%로 여타 $CO_2$ 처리구에 비하여 가장 높았다. 기내개화율은 무처리가 7.6%이었으나 $CO_2$, 2, 500-5, 000ppm처리구는 16.3-15.7%로 무처리에 비하여 2배 가량 높았다. 그러나 1개의 치상 배에서 얻어지는 개화수는 1.2-1.3개로 $CO_2$ 처리농도에 따른 차이가 없었다. 조사포닌 함량은 $CO_2$ 2, 500ppm처리구의 경우, 캘러스와 신초가 혼재되어 있는 소식물체는 5.80%이었던데 비하여 multi-shoot가 8.32%로 높았고 ginsenoside함량은 multi-shoot의 경우, ginsenosid Rd, Re 그리고$Rg_1$이 특히 많았다.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.102-107
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• 1997

홍삼사포닌분획의 항불안작용의 양상을 검색하고자 사포닌분획을 사용하여 실험 동물에서 항불안작용을 검색하고 이들의 작용을 benzodiazepine의 대표적 약물인 diazepam의 효과와 비교하여 보았다. 실험동물에서 항불안효과의 검정을 위하여 생쥐에게 각각 상이 한 단일성분 함량을 지닌 여러분획들을 투여 후 elevated plus maze법을 사용하여 항불안효과를 비교, 관찰하였다. 실험결과 홍삼 ginsenoside Rg1, Rf 및 Re 등의 함량이 보다 높은 TSI 분획에서 항불안 효과를 관찰하였다. 중추신경계에 작용하여 진정효과를 나타내는 약물 중 특히 항불안제의 작용에 관여하는 신경전달물질 수용체로 현재까지 가장 주목을 받고 있는 것은 GABA A-benzodiazepine 수용체-chloride통로 복합체에 있는 benzodiazepine 수용체이다. 본 실험결과 관찰한 홍삼 사포닌의 항불안작용의 기전 규명을 위한 접근방법으로 홍삼 사포닌의 benzodiazepine 수용체에 대한 수용체 결합력을 관찰하고자, 흰쥐의 대뇌 피질을 검체로 하여 benzodiazepine 수용체에 대한 [$^3H$] Ro15-1788 결합 실험을 실시하였다. 홍삼 사포닌 분획들은 benzodiazpine 수용체에 결합하는 반응성을 보였으며, ginsenoside Rb, Re 및 Rd등의 함량이 높은 TSIV 분획이 가장 높은 결합력을 나타내었는데, 이 분획에서는 항불안 작용을 관찰할 수 없었다. 이상의 결과에서 볼 때 홍삼사포닌은 항불안작용을 나타내었으며, 이 항불안작용과 benzodiazepine 수용체에 대한 결합력과의 연관성은 관찰되지 않았다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.99-106
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• 2009

Objectives : The antidepressant effect of the subchronic administration of the methanolic extract of wild ginseng(WG) was investigated compared with that of cultivated ginseng(CG, panax ginseng) extract. Methods : To assess the antidepressant effect of the ginseng extracts, tail suspension test(TST) was executed in mice after daily administration of WG or CG extract for five consecutive days. Results : The WG extract at daily dose of 600mg/kg significantly reduced the total duration of immobility in the TST, whereas there was no significant reduction at daily dose of 300mg/kg WG and 600mg/kg CG. There were no individual differences between experimental groups in open field test (OFT) to evaluate psychostimulant effects of WG or CG extract. In the high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) analysis of the extracts, it was found that WG included four times more ginsenoside Rg1 and Re, three times more Rf, and six times more Rb1 and Rc than CG. Conclusions : It is suggested that WG extract has stronger antidepressant effect than CG extract, which means it includes more antidepressant compounds than CG.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.78-85
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• 2012

Endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) are a population of cells that circulate in the blood stream. They play a role in angiogenesis and, therefore, can be prognostic markers of vascular repair. Ginsenoside $Rg_3$ prevents endothelial cell apoptosis through the inhibition of the mitochondrial caspase pathway. It also affects estrogen activity, which reduces EPC senescence. Sun ginseng (SG), which is heat-processed ginseng, has a high content of ginsenosides. The purpose of this study was to investigate the protective effects of SG on senescence-associated apoptosis in EPCs. In order to isolate EPCs, mononuclear cells of human blood buffy coats were cultured and characterized by their uptake of acetylated low-density lipoprotein (acLDL) and their binding of Ulex europaeus agglutinin I (ulex-lectin). Flow cytometry with annexin-V staining was performed in order to assess early and late apoptosis. Senescence was determined by ${\beta}$-galactosidase (${\beta}$-gal) staining. Staining with 4'-6-Diamidino-2-phenylindole verified that most adherent cells (93${\pm}$2.7%) were acLDL-positive and ulex-lectin-positive. The percentage of ${\beta}$-gal-positive EPCs was decreased from 93.8${\pm}$2.0% to 62.5${\pm}$3.6% by SG treatment. A fluorescence-activated cell sorter (FACS) analysis showed that 4.9% of EPCs were late apoptotic in controls. Sun ginseng decreased the apoptotic cell population by 39% in the late stage of apoptosis from control baseline levels. In conclusion, these results show antisenescent and antiapoptotic effects of SG in human-derived EPCs, indicating that SG can enhance EPC-mediated repair mechanisms.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제44권5호
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• pp.747-755
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• 2020

Background: Ginsenosides accumulation responses to temperature are critical to quality formation in cold-dependent American ginseng. However, the studies on cold requirement mechanism relevant to ginsenosides have been limited in this species. Methods: Two experiments were carried out: one was a multivariate linear regression analysis between the ginsenosides accumulation and the environmental conditions of American ginseng from different sites of China and the other was a synchronous determination of ginsenosides accumulation, overall DNA methylation, and relative gene expression in different tissues during different developmental stages of American ginseng after experiencing different cold exposure duration treatments. Results: Results showed that the variation of the contents as well as the yields of total and individual ginsenosides Rg1, Re, and Rb1 in the roots were closely associated with environmental temperature conditions which implied that the cold environment plays a decisive role in the ginsenoside accumulation of American ginseng. Further results showed that there is a cyclically reversible dynamism between methylation and demethylation of DNA in the perennial American ginseng in response to temperature seasonality. And sufficient cold exposure duration in winter caused sufficient DNA demethylation in tender leaves in early spring and then accompanied the high expression of flowering gene PqFT in flowering stages and ginsenosides biosynthesis gene PqDDS in green berry stages successively, and finally, maximum ginsenosides accumulation occurred in the roots of American ginseng. Conclusion: We, therefore, hypothesized that cold-induced DNA methylation changes might regulate relative gene expression involving both plant development and plant secondary metabolites in such cold-dependent perennial plant species.