• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.394-401
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• 2019

Background: Ginsenoside Rb1, a triterpene saponin, is derived from the Panax ginseng root and has potent antiinflammatory activity. In this study, we determined if Rb1 can increase macrophage phagocytosis and elucidated the underlying mechanisms. Methods: To measure macrophage phagocytosis, mouse peritoneal macrophages or RAW 264.7 cells were cultured with fluorescein isothiocyanate-conjugated Escherichia coli, and the phagocytic index was determined by flow cytometry. Western blot analyses were performed. Results: Ginsenoside Rb1 increased macrophage phagocytosis and phosphorylation of p38 mitogenactivated protein kinase (MAPK), but inhibition of p38 MAPK activity with SB203580 decreased the phagocytic ability of macrophages. Rb1 also increased Akt phosphorylation, which was suppressed by LY294002, a phosphoinositide 3-kinase inhibitor. Rb1-induced Akt phosphorylation was inhibited by SB203580, (5Z)-7-oxozeaenol, and small-interfering RNA (siRNA)-mediated knockdown of $p38{\alpha}$ MAPK in macrophages. However, Rb1-induced p38 MAPK phosphorylation was not blocked by LY294002 or siRNA-mediated knockdown of Akt. The inhibition of Akt activation with siRNA or LY294002 also inhibited the Rb1-induced increase in phagocytosis. Rb1 increased macrophage phagocytosis of IgG-opsonized beads but not unopsonized beads. The phosphorylation of p21 activated kinase 1/2 and actin polymerization induced by IgG-opsonized beads and Rb1 were inhibited by SB203580 and LY294002. Intraperitoneal injection of Rb1 increased phosphorylation of p38 MAPK and Akt and the phagocytosis of bacteria in bronchoalveolar cells. Conclusion: These results suggest that ginsenoside Rb1 enhances the phagocytic capacity of macrophages for bacteria via activation of the p38/Akt pathway. Rb1 may be a useful pharmacological adjuvant for the treatment of bacterial infections in clinically relevant conditions.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.154-160
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• 2019

Background: Compound K (CK) is an active metabolite of ginseng saponin, ginsenoside Rb1, that has been shown to have ameliorative properties in various diseases. However, its role in inflammation and the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. In this report, the antiinflammatory role of CK was investigated in macrophage-like cells. Methods: The CK-mediated antiinflammatory mechanism was explored in RAW264.7 and HEK293 cells that were activated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or exhibited overexpression of known activation proteins. The mRNA levels of inflammatory genes and the activation levels of target proteins were identified by quantitative and semiquantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and Western blot analysis. Results: CK significantly inhibited the mRNA expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase and tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ and morphological changes in LPS-activated RAW264.7 cells under noncytotoxic concentrations. CK downregulated the phosphorylation of AKT1, but not AKT2, in LPS-activated RAW264.7 cells. Similarly, CK reduced the AKT1 overexpression-induced expression of aldehyde oxidase 1, interleukin-$1{\beta}$, interferon-${\beta}$, and tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion: Our results suggest that CK plays an antiinflammatory role during macrophage-mediated inflammatory actions by specifically targeting the AKT1-mediated signaling pathway.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.488-495
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• 2019

Background: Timosaponin AIII (TA3) is a steroidal saponin extracted from Anemarrhena asphodeloides. Here, we investigated the anticancer effects of TA3 in MG63 human osteosarcoma cells. TA3 attenuates migration and invasion of MG63 cells via regulations of two matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), MMP-2 and MMP-9, which are involved with cancer metastasis in various cancer cells. TA3 reduced enzymatic activities and transcriptional expressions of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in MG63 cells. TA3 also inhibited Src, focal adhesion kinase, extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK1/2), c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), p38, ${\beta}-catenin$, and cAMP response element binding signaling, which regulate migration and invasion of cells. TA3 induced apoptosis of MG63 cells via regulations of caspase-3, caspase-7, and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP). Then, we tested several ginsenosides to be used in combination with TA3 for the synergistic anticancer effects. We found that ginsenosides Rb1 and Rc have synergistic effects on TA3-induced apoptosis in MG63 cells. Methods: We investigated the anticancer effects of TA3 and synergistic effects of various ginseng saponins on TA3-induced apoptosis in MG63 cells. To test antimetastatic effects, we performed wound healing migration assay, Boyden chamber invasion assays, gelatin zymography assay, and Western blot analysis. Annexin V/PI staining apoptosis assay was performed to determine the apoptotic effect of TA3 and ginsenosides. Results: TA3 attenuated migration and invasion of MG63 cells and induced apoptosis of MG63 cells. Ginsenosides Rb1 and Rc showed the synergistic effects on TA3-induced apoptosis in MG63 cells. Conclusions: The results strongly suggest that the combination of TA3 and the two ginsenosides Rb1 and Rc may be a strong candidate for the effective antiosteosarcoma agent.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.311-318
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• 2023

Background: The beneficial effects of compound K (CK) on different chronic diseases have been shown to be at least related to antioxidant action. Nevertheless, since its antioxidant activity in human retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells is still unknown, here we investigated whether CK alleviates oxidative stress-stimulated damage in RPE ARPE-19 cells. Methods: The cytoprotective consequence of CK in hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)-treated cells was evaluated by cell viability, DNA damage, and apoptosis assays. Fluorescence analysis and immunoblotting were performed to investigate the inhibitory action of CK on reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and mitochondrial dysfunction. Results: H₂O₂-promoted cytotoxicity, oxidative stress, DNA damage, mitochondrial impairment, and apoptosis were significantly attenuated by CK in ARPE-19 cells. Furthermore, nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) phosphorylation level and its shuttling to the nucleus were increased, which was correlated with upregulated activation of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1). However, zinc protoporphyrin, a blocker of HO-1, significantly abrogated the preventive action of CK in H₂O₂-treated ARPE-19 cells. Conclusion: This study indicates that activation of Nrf2/HO-1 signaling by CK plays an important role in rescuing ARPE-19 cells from oxidative cellular damage.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제47권5호
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• pp.645-653
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• 2023

Background: Changes to work-life balance has increased the incidence of cervical cancer among younger people. A minor ginseng saponin known as ginsenoside Rk1 can inhibit the growth and survival of human cancer cells; however, whether ginsenoside Rk1 inhibits HeLa cell proliferation is unknown. Methods and results: Ginsenoside Rk1 blocked HeLa cells in the G0/G1 phase in a dose-dependent manner and inhibited cell division and proliferation. Ginsenoside Rk1 markedly also activated the apoptotic signaling pathway via caspase 3, PARP, and caspase 6. In addition, ginsenoside Rk1 increased LC3B protein expression, indicating the promotion of the autophagy signaling pathway. Protein processing in the endoplasmic reticulum signaling pathway was downregulated in Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses, consistent with teal-time quantitative PCR and western blotting that showed YOD1, HSPA4L, DNAJC3, and HSP90AA1 expression levels were dramatically decreased in HeLa cells treated with ginsenoside Rk1, with YOD1 was the most significantly inhibited by ginsenoside Rk1 treatment. Conclusion: These findings indicate that the toxicity of ginsenoside Rk1 in HeLa cells can be explained by the inhibition of protein synthesis in the endoplasmic reticulum and enhanced apoptosis, with YOD1 acting as a potential target for cervical cancer treatment.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.122-127
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• 1999

저출력 및 pulse를 이용한 마이크로파 건조 방법을 달리하여(3분 건조-2분 정지를 반복하여 24시간 건조하는 방법 : MW1, 5분 건조-2.5분 정지를 반복하여 24시간 건조하는 방법 : MW2, 열풍 건조기를 이용하여 $45^{\circ}C$에서 12시간 예비 건조 후 마이크로파 건조기를 이용하여 3분 건조-2분 정지를 반복하여 12시간 건조하는 방법 : MWH1, 5분 건조-2.5분 정지를 반복하여 12시간 건조하는 방법 : MWH2) 인삼을 건조한 후 품질특성을 검토하였다. 수분함량과 온도에 따른 수삼의 유전특성은 수분함량이 높을수록 유전상수값이 증가하였으며 유전손실계수와 침투깊이는 약간의 증가만 나타내었다. 온도에 따른 유전특성은 온도가 증가함에 따라서 $40^{\circ}C$에서 53.4로 유전상수값이 급격히 증가하다가 감소하는 경향을 나타내었으며 유전손실 계수와 침투깊이는 수분함량과 비슷한 증가의 경향을 나타내었다. 건조 후 일반성분의 차이는 조단백질, 조지방, 회분, 수분활성도 등은 차이가 없었으며 식이섬유(SDF)의 경우 MWH2 처리구를 제외하고는 차이가 없었다. Ginsenoside-Rb1의 함량은 MW1와 MW2 처리구에서 각각 0.65, 0.64로 MWH1와 MWH2 처리구 보다는 높은 함량을 나타내었으며 유리당의 함량은 각 처리구에 따라서 비슷한 경향을 나타내었다. 미세구조 관찰에서 MW2 처리구가 건조 후 가장 치밀한 내부 구조를 나타내었다.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.172-178
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• 2009

본 연구는 알칼리수를 이용한 홍삼추출물의 품질특성을 조사하였다. 알칼리수의 미네랄 함량은 칼슘이 $61.73{\sim}180.63\;mg%$로 가장 높았으며, 이온화 무기염류의 첨가량이 높을수록 알칼리도는 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. AKRGE 3, 6 및 9의 pH는 $4.9{\sim}5.0$, 당도 $3.03{\sim}3.43^{\circ}Brix$, 가용성 고형분 $2.33{\sim}2.60%$, 갈색도 3.0으로 나타났으며 RGE와 큰 차이는 없었다. AKRGE 6과 AKRGE 9의 칼슘함량은 107.80 mg% 및 171.81 mg%로, RGE와 시판 홍삼 파우치 제품 5종에 비해서 약 $18{\sim}29$배 높게, 알칼리도는 약 5배$\sim$11배 이상 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 조사포닌 함량은 AKRGE가 RGE에 비해서 조금 낮게 나타났으나 ginsenoside 총량에는 큰 차이가 없었다. 알칼리성 홍삼추출물의 DPPH free radical 소거활성은 $12{\sim}13%$, superoxide radical 소거활성은 약 20%로 RGE와 큰 차이는 없었다. 관능검사 결과 AKRGE 3과 6은 RGE보다 쓴맛은 감소하고, 전반적인 기호도에서 더 높은 수치를 나타내었다.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.216-220
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• 2002

4년생 인삼의 저장근에 함유된 일반 화학성분, 유리당 및 사포닌 성분을 수확 시기별로 조사하고 그 변화 양상을 검토하여 4년생 인삼의 최적 수확기 선정을 위한 기초자료 제공을 목적으로 한 본 실험의 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 4년생 인삼의 전 생육기간 중 조단백 함량은 지상부 출현기인 4월이 20.77%로 가장 높았고, 지상부 전개가 완료된 6월이 13.13%로 가장 낮았으며, 8월 이후에는 17% 수준으로 함량의 변화가 일어나지 않았다. 2. 조지방 및 조섬유 함량은 조단백과 반대의 양상으로 개화기인 5월에 최대치를 나타내었다. 3. 총당은 전 생육기간 중 60-71%의 함량범위로 존재하여 전체성분 중 가장 높은 함량을 나타내었고, 지상부 생육이 완료된 6월이 71% 수준으로 가장 높았으며, 개화기인 5월이 60% 수준으로 가장 낮았다. 4. 인삼 저장근의 유리당 함량은 지상부 출현기인 4월에 20.40%로 최대치를 보였으나, 개화기인 5월에는 11.89%로 전생육시기 중 최소의 함량을 나타내었다. 5. 유리당 중 가장 함량이 높은 sucrose의 변화(10.96-19.60%) 양상은 전 수확기간 중 총 유리당의 변화(11.89-20.40%) 경향과 유사한 양상을 나타내지만 fructose의 함량 변화와는 서로 상반된 양상을 나타내줬다. 한편 유리당 중 glucose와 maltose의 함량은 전 수확기간 중 통계적 차이가 인정되지 않았다. 6. 조사포닌과 총 ginsenosides함량은 개화기인 5월에 각각 7.60% 및 4.09%로 기타 수확시기에 비해 월등히 높았으며, 그 외의 시기에는 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 인정되지 않았다. 따라서 4년생 인삼에서 성분적 특성만을 고려할 경우 개화기인 5월이 가장 유리하였다 그러나 개체당 함량은 10월이 가장 높게 나타났다.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.469-474
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• 2014

This study was performed to investigate the effects of sowing density and number of seeds sown on the emergence rate and growth characters of Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer under direct sowing cultivation in a blue plastic greenhouse. Ginseng seedlings, derived from seeds sown directly at different densities (90, 108, 135, and 162 seeds per $162m^2$), were cultivated in sandy loam soil within a blue plastic greenhouse. In contrast to the emergence rate, which decreased with an increase of sowing density, number of survival plant showed an increasing trend. Interestingly, the emergence and number of survival plant were significantly enhanced when 2 or 3 seeds were sown per hole compared with when one seed was sown per hole. Growth of the aerial parts of ginseng were not markedly influenced by sowing density or the number of seeds sown. However, chlorophyll content (SPAD values) increased with an increase in sowing density. Root parameters, such as root length, diameter, and weight, and the number of lateral roots decreased with an increase in sowing density, but were not noticeably influenced by the number of seeds sown. Total saponin content was the highest in the treatment plot containing 135 seeds. Similarly, the content of each ginsenoside was also tended to be higher in this treatment than in other treatment plots. On the basis of the results obtained in this study, it was possible to determine the optimal sowing density and seed number for the direct sowing cultivation of ginseng in blue plastic greenhouse.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.742-746
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• 2011

산양삼을 이용한 새로운 고부가가치의 전통 약주를 개발하기 위해 증자 멥쌀에 140%의 물을 혼합하고, 증자쌀 대비 3%의 개량누룩(Rhizopus sp.)과 1.5%의 건조 효모(Saccharomyces cerevisiae)를 첨가하여 2일간 $20^{\circ}C$에서 발효시켜서 밑술을 제조하였다. 여기에 밑술 대비 200%의 쌀을 첨가한 120%의 물을 혼합하고 정제효소를 0.08% 첨가 한 다음 발효 3일후 산양삼을 첨가하여 $20^{\circ}C$에서 발효시켰다. 산양삼 첨가량에 따른 에탄올 생성량을 조사한 결과 산양삼 1.2%를 첨가했을 때 18.5%의 에탄올이 생성되었고 산양삼의 첨가량이 증가할수록 에탄올 생성량에는 큰 차이가 없었다. 증자 발효와 무증자 발효방법에 따른 알코올 함량은 각각 18.0와 18.5%로 증자 발효와 무증자 발효간에 에탄올 생성능에 차이는 없었다. 산양삼 처리 방법에 따른 전통 약주중의 사포닌 함량 변화를 조사한 결과 마이크로웨이브를 처리한 산양삼을 첨가하여 제조한 산양삼약주의 경우 791 ppm의 사포닌을 함유하고 있었지만 생 산양삼을 첨가한 시료는 460.69 ppm, 증자한 산양삼 첨가의 경우에는 753.02 ppm의 사포닌이 함유되어 있었다. 마이크로웨이브 처리 시간에 따른 산양삼 첨가 약주의 사포닌 함량을 측정할 결과 90초와 120초와는 큰 차이가 나지 않았으며 120초가 넘게 마이크로웨이브를 처리했을 경우 산양삼의 외부 조직이 탄화되어 관능적으로 향이 나빠졌으며 맛에서도 좋지 않았다. 최종적으로 산양삼 1.2%를 첨가했을 때 에탄올 생성량과 기호도가 가장 우수하였고 산양삼을 마이크로웨이브로 90초 처리하여 첨가한 전통 약주가 가장 높은 사포닌 함량을 보였다.