• Journal of Ginseng Research
• /
• 제41권2호
• /
• pp.151-158
• /
• 2017

Background: Chong-Myung-Tang (CMT) extract is widely used in Korea as a traditional herbal tonic for increasing memory capacity in high-school students and also for numerous body ailments since centuries. The use of CMT to improve the learning capacity has been attributed to various plant constituents, especially black ginseng, in it. Therefore, in this study, we have first investigated whether black ginseng-enriched CMT extracts affected spatial learning using the Morris water maze (MWM) test. Their molecular mechanism of action underlying improvement of learning and memory was examined in vitro. Methods: We used two types of black ginseng-enriched CMT extracts, designated as CM-1 and CM-2, and evaluated their efficacy in the MWM test for spatial learning behavior and their anti-inflammatory effects in BV2 microglial cells. Results: Our results show that both black ginseng-enriched CMT extracts improved the learning behavior in scopolamine-induced impairment in the water maze test. Moreover, these extracts also inhibited nitric oxide production in BV2 cells, with significant suppression of expression of proinflammatory cytokines, especially inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclooxygenase-2, and $interleukin-1{\beta}$. The protein expression of mitogen-activated protein kinase and nuclear $factor-{\kappa}B$ pathway factors was also diminished by black ginseng-enriched CMT extracts, indicating that it not only improves the memory impairment, but also acts a potent anti-inflammatory agent for neuroinflammatory diseases. Conclusion: Our research for the first time provides the scientific evidence that consumption of black ginseng-enriched CMT extract as a brain tonic improves memory impairment. Thus, our study results can be taken as a reference for future neurobehavioral studies.

• 생약학회지
• /
• 제46권4호
• /
• pp.321-326
• /
• 2015

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus continues to rise alarmingly because of industrialization of society. The aim of this study was to investigate the antidiabetic effects of black ginseng extract (BGE) which was performed panax ginseng. First we examined the inhibitory effects of BGE on ${\alpha}$-glucosidase. But there was no practical effects in our observations. We, also, investigate the effects of BGE on glucose uptake of skeletal muscle using 2-NBDG in $C_2C_{12}$ myotube. BGE significantly improved the glucose uptake considered as a lowered blood glucose level. Effects of GBG05-FF on fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) were investigated in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic mouse. After injection of STZ, fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin rapidly increased. But STZ-induced diabetic mouse treated with GBG05-FF significantly reduced the level of fasting blood glucose and HbA1c. This results showed that supplementation of BGE improve the diabetic parameters and BGE have a potentiality as a functional food for Diabetes mellitus.

• 한국식품영양학회지
• /
• 제29권5호
• /
• pp.655-662
• /
• 2016

본 시험은 흑홍삼이 함유된 혼합물의 숙취해소효능을 확인하기 위해 수행하였다. 효소원을 이용한 혼합 재료들 간의 ADH와 ALDH의 활성은 시중에 판매되고 있는 타사 비교군에 비해 현저히 높은 값을 보였다. 그리고 알코올을 투여하여 숙취를 유도한 시험동물의 혈중 에탄올의 양과 아세트알데히드의 양을 측정하여 생체 내 알코올 분해효능을 평가한 결과, 흑홍삼혼합물을 섭취한 군에서 알코올 투여 1시간 후부터 에탄올의 양은 숙취유도군에 비해 월등히 낮았으며, 시간이 지날수록 농도 의존적으로 에탄올의 양이 감소하였다. 주요 숙취 증상을 야기하는 아세트알데히드의 양은 숙취유도군에서 시간이 지날수록 증가한 반면, 흑홍삼혼합물 섭취군은 알코올 섭취 1시간 후부터 증가하였다가 시간이 지날수록 빠르게 감소함을 확인하였다. 또한 흑홍삼혼합물이 알코올분해효소의 활성에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 간 조직을 분리해 ADH와 ALDH의 활성을 측정한 결과, 흑홍삼혼합물을 섭취한 군이 타사 비교군에 비해 높은 활성을 보임을 확인하였다. 이상의 시험결과로 보아 흑홍삼 혼합음료는 혈중 에탄올의 흡수를 지연시킬 뿐 아니라, ADH와 ALDH의 활성을 증가시켜 혈중 에탄올과 아세트알데히드의 농도를 효과적으로 감소시켜 숙취해소 음료로 이용이 가능하리라 기대된다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
• /
• 제44권2호
• /
• pp.267-273
• /
• 2020

Background: Continuous exposure to high temperatures can lead to heat stress. This stress response alters the expression of multiple genes and can contribute to the onset of various diseases. In particular, heat stress induces oxidative stress by increasing the production of reactive oxygen species. The liver is an essential organ that plays a variety of roles, such as detoxification and protein synthesis. Therefore, it is important to protect the liver from oxidative stress caused by heat stress. Korean ginseng has a variety of beneficial biological properties, and our previous studies showed that it provides an effective defense against heat stress. Methods: We investigated the ability of Korean Red Ginseng and Korean black ginseng extracts (JP5 and BG1) to protect against heat stress using a rat model. We then confirmed the active ingredients and mechanism of action using a cell-based model. Results: Heat stress significantly increased gene and protein expression of oxidative stress-related factors such as catalase and SOD2, but treatment with JP5 (Korean Red Ginseng extract) and BG1 (Korean black ginseng extract) abolished this response in both liver tissue and HepG2 cells. In addition, JP5 and BG1 inhibited the expression of inflammatory proteins such as p-NF-κB and tumor necrosis factor alpha-α. In particular, JP5 and BG1 decreased the expression of components of the NLRP3 inflammasome, a key inflammatory signaling factor. Thus, JP5 and BG1 inhibited both oxidative stress and inflammation. Conclusions: JP5 and BG1 protect against oxidative stress and inflammation induced by heat stress and help maintain liver function by preventing liver damage.

• 한국식품과학회지
• /
• 제47권3호
• /
• pp.364-372
• /
• 2015

이 연구는 고지방 고콜레스테롤 식이를 12주 동안 랫트에게 공급하여 복분자와 홍삼, 복분자와 홍삼 발효 추출물의 지질대사 및 비만 개선효과를 조사하였다. 정상식이, 고지방 고콜레스테롤 식이, 양성대조군, 유산균발효군, 복분자와 홍삼, 복분자와 홍삼 발효 추출물 투여군의 체중증가, 음수, 식이 섭취량은 그룹간의 유의적인 차이를 보이지 않았다. 하지만 혈중 HDL-콜레스테롤은 고지방 고콜레스테롤 식이와 비교 했을 때 복분자와 홍삼 발효 추출물에서 유의적인 증가를 보였으며, LDL-콜레스테롤, 중성지방은 유의적인 감소율을 보였다. 또한, 간 조직에서 복분자와 홍삼 발효추출물 처치에 의해 HMG-CoA reductase, LDL receptor 및 SREBP-2 mRNA의 발현 증가와 지방생성 억제를 확인하였다. 그리고 복분자와 홍삼 발효 추출물 투여군은 비만인자인 혈중 leptin과 FAS의 농도를 유의적으로 감소시켰을 뿐만 아니라 대변에서 체내 콜레스테롤 배출을 증가시켰다. 이러한 결과로 미루어 보아 복분자와 홍삼 발효 추출물은 혈중 지질 대사 및 비만의 예방에 기여할 것으로 판단된다.

• 생약학회지
• /
• 제42권4호
• /
• pp.361-365
• /
• 2011

The objective of this study is to provide basic information for developing a high-value ginseng product using ginseng saponin and prosapogenin. In order to achieve the proposed objective ginsenoside compositions of Black (BG) and Red (RG) ginseng extract with 95% ethyl alcohol were examined by means of HPLC. The crude saponin and ginsenoside composition of processed ginseng products were analyzed and compared, with BG topping the list with a crude saponin content of 7.53%, followed by RG (5.29%). Ginseng prosapogenin (ginsenosides $Rg_2$, $Rg_3$, $Rg_5$, $Rg_6$, $Rh_1$, $Rh_4$, $Rk_1$, $Rk_3$, $F_1$ and $F_4$) in BG was found to be contained almost 2.6 times as much as that in RG. Ginsenosides $Rg_3$, $Rg_5$, $Rk_1$, $Rh_4$ and $F_4$ in BG in particular were found to be almost 3 times as much as those in RG. $Rg_6$ and $Rk_3$ in BG were also found to be almost 4 times as much as those in RG.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
• /
• 제39권2호
• /
• pp.125-134
• /
• 2015

Background: Black ginseng (Ginseng Radix nigra, BG) refers to the ginseng steamed for nine times and fine roots (hairy roots) of that is called fine black ginseng (FBG). It is known that the content of saponin of FBG is higher than that of BG. Therefore, in this study, we examined antitumor effects against MCF-7 breast cancer cells to target the FBG extract and its main component, ginsenoside Rg5 (Rg5). Methods: Action mechanism was determined by MTT assay, cell cycle assay and western blot analysis. Results: The results from MTT assay showed that MCF-7 cell proliferation was inhibited by Rg5 treatment for 24, 48 and 72 h in a dose-dependent manner. Rg5 at different concentrations (0, 25, 50 and $100{\mu}M$), induced cell cycle arrest in G0/G1 phase through regulation of cell cycle-related proteins in MCF-7 cells. As shown in the results from western blot analysis, Rg5 increased expression of p53, $p21^{WAF1/CIP1}$ and $p15^{INK4B}$ and decreased expression of Cyclin D1, Cyclin E2 and CDK4. Expression of apoptosiserelated proteins including Bax, PARP and Cytochrome c was also regulated by Rg5. These results indicate that Rg5 stimulated cell apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at G0/G1 phase via regulation of cell cycle-associated proteins in MCF-7 cells. Conclusion: Rg5 promotes breast cancer cell apoptosis in a multi-path manner with higher potency compared to 20(S)-ginsenoside Rg3 (Rg3) in MCF-7 (HER2/ER+) and MDA-MB-453 (HER2+/ER) human breast cancer cell lines, and this suggests that Rg5 might be an effective natural new material in improving breast cancer.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
• /
• 제33권2호
• /
• pp.159-166
• /
• 2015

본 연구에서는 한국의 전통발효식품인 김치로부터 L. acidophilus를 분리 동정하고, 이 균주를 이용하여 홍삼과 복분자 미숙과를 발효시킨 조성물을 동물모델을 이용하여 항비만효과를 검토하였다. 고지방식이를 섭취시킨 C57BL/6J 마우스에 L. acidophilus C 및 홍삼 농축액과 복분자 미숙과 분말을 발효시킨 혼합발효 복합물을 6주간 투여한 결과, 혼합발효 복합물을 투여한 군에서 체중증가량, 부고환 및 신장 주위 지방의 무게, 지방세포 크기와 간조직 내 지질 축적, 혈중 포도당 농도, 혈중GOT와GPT 농도및렙틴농도를감소시켰으며, HDL-콜레스테롤과 아디포넥틴의 농도를 증가시키는 경향을 나타낸 것으로 보아, L. acidophilus C를 단독투여한 실험군에 비하여 비만을 개선시키는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 혼합발효 복합물은 비만개선용 식품소재로서의 가능성이 있을 것으로 기대되어지며, 추후에 혼합발효 복합물의 비만 개선 메커니즘을 규명하기 위한 연구가 더 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한본초학회지
• /
• 제24권4호
• /
• pp.69-75
• /
• 2009

Objectives : To access the safety and efficacy of Black Ginseng (BG), a traditional herbal medicine on hypertension, we examined various parameters involved in the pathogenesis of hypertension. Methods : We made deoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA;25 mg/kg/3times/weeks for 3 weeks)-induced hypertension Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. And experiment group was treated with extract of black ginseng (BG;200 mg/kg/day). Results : In results, the weight of experiment group treated with BG was increased compared with normal and control group. And the heart and lung weights of experiment group were decreased compared with control group. The blood pressure and pulse rate of group treated with BG were significantly decreased compared with control group. In addition, BG greatly reduced the levels of aldosterone. These results suggested that BG has suppressive effects on hypertension, and BG has potential as a safe and effective therapeutics for hypertension. Conclusions : The present data show evidences on anti-hypertension activity of BG in an experimental animal system, which can provide further insights into the development of anti-hypertension therapeutic agents.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
• /
• 제17권2호
• /
• pp.182-189
• /
• 2010

두뇌기능을 활성화시킬 수 있는 새로운 기능성 김치를 개발하기 위하여 다양한 농도의 흑삼추출물을 첨가한 배추김치를 제조한 후 $4^{\circ}C$에 30일간 저장하면서 경시적으로 김치의 물리화학적 생물학적 관능적 품질을 측정하였다. 0.5~5% 흑삼추출물을 첨가한 김치의 색도를 측정한 결과, 대조구보다 L 값은 감소하고 a 값과 b 값은 증가하여 김치의 색은 암갈색~흑색을 나타내었다. 1~5%의 흑삼추출물을 첨가한 김치는 대조구보다 pH 감소 및 산도 증가가 늦게 나타났고, 경도의 감소 경향도 낮았으며 젖산균 및 효모 증가도 더디게 나타났다. Acetylcholinesterase 활성 저해정도를 측정하였을 때, 흑삼처리구는 대조구보다 약 2배 정도 높은 저해도를 나타내었으며 흑삼의 첨가 농도가 높을수록 저해 정도가 높았다. 김치의 최적 숙성 적기를 전후하여 관능검사를 실시한 결과, 1~3% 흑삼처리구는 흑삼농도가 높을수록 관능특성이 높았으나, 5% 흑삼처리구는 김치에서 흑삼의 맛과 향이 강하여 관능특성이 대조구보다 낮았다. 김치를 제조할 때에 흑삼추출물을 첨가하면 처리농도에 비례하여 김치의 가식기간이 약 15일 정도 연장되었다. 따라서 두뇌기능활성화 효과가 있는 김치를 제조할 때에는 3%의 흑삼추출물을 첨가하는 것이 가장 효율적인 것으로 사료되었다.