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http://dx.doi.org/10.4062/biomolther.2013.024

Korean Red Ginseng Tonic Extends Lifespan in D. melanogaster  

Kim, Man Su (College of Pharmacy, Inje University)
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Biomolecules & Therapeutics / v.21, no.3, 2013 , pp. 241-245 More about this Journal
Abstract
Aging is the single most important risk factor that increases susceptibility to many forms of diseases. As such, much effort has been put forward to elucidate the mechanisms behind the processes of aging and to discover novel compounds that retain anti-aging activities. Korean red ginseng has been used for a variety of medical purposes in eastern countries for several thousands of years. It has been shown that Korean red ginseng affects a number of biological activities including, but not limited to, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and anti-diabetic pathways. However, few studies have been performed to evaluate its anti-aging effects with an in vivo system. Here Drosophila melanogaster as an in vivo model organism demonstrates that Korean red ginseng tonic extends lifespan, increases resistance to starvation stress and prevents weight gain. This data suggest that Korean red ginseng may regulate organisms' metabolism in favor of extending lifespan.
Keywords
Panax ginseng; Drosophila; Aging; Lifespan; Animal model;
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