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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jgr.2017.12.003

Micro-/nano-sized delivery systems of ginsenosides for improved systemic bioavailability  

Kim, Hyeongmin (College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University)
Lee, Jong Hyuk (Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Life and Health Sciences, Hoseo University)
Kim, Jee Eun (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Management, Chung-Ang University)
Kim, Young Su (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Management, Chung-Ang University)
Ryu, Choong Ho (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Management, Chung-Ang University)
Lee, Hong Joo (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Management, Chung-Ang University)
Kim, Hye Min (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Management, Chung-Ang University)
Jeon, Hyojin (College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University)
Won, Hyo-Joong (College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University)
Lee, Ji-Yun (College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University)
Lee, Jaehwi (College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University)
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Journal of Ginseng Research / v.42, no.3, 2018 , pp. 361-369 More about this Journal
Abstract
Ginsenosides, dammarane-type triterpene saponins obtained from ginseng, have been used as a natural medicine for many years in the Orient due to their various pharmacological activities. However, the therapeutic potential of ginsenosides has been largely limited by the low bioavailability of the natural products caused mainly by low aqueous solubility, poor biomembrane permeability, instability in the gastrointestinal tract, and extensive metabolism in the body. To enhance the bioavailability of ginsenosides, diverse micro-/nano-sized delivery systems such as emulsions, polymeric particles, and vesicular systems have been investigated. The delivery systems improved the bioavailability of ginsenosides by enhancing solubility, permeability, and stability of the natural products. This mini-review aims to provide comprehensive information on the micro-/nano-sized delivery systems for increasing the bioavailability of ginsenosides, which may be helpful for designing better delivery systems to maximize the versatile therapeutic potential of ginsenosides.
Keywords
bioavailability; delivery system; ginsenosides; permeability; solubility;
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