• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.425-434
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• 2006

일반적인 프레스햄을 대조구로 설정하고, 인삼분말 첨가수준을 달리하여 4 처리구로 설정하였으며, 등심 원료육 중량에 대하여 처리구별로 0.5%(처리구 1), 1%(처리구 2), 1.5%(처리구 3), 2%(처리구 4)를 첨가하여 프레스햄을 제조한 후 진공포장하여 냉장온도(4℃)에서 1, 7, 14, 21 및 28일간 저장하면서 전단가, 관능적 특성분석, 지방산화 및 지방산 조성변화 등을 조사하여 품질 특성을 규명하고자 실시하였다. 전단가는 대조구와 인삼분말 첨가구간에 유의적인 차이가 없었으며, 모든 처리구가 저장기간이 경과함에 따라 감소하였다. 관능적 특성 중 육색은 인삼분말 첨가구에 비하여 대조구가 유의적으로 높았으며, 인삼 향은 인삼분말 첨가수준이 증가할수록 유의적으로 증가하였으며, 전체적인 기호성은 대조구에 비하여 인삼분말 첨가구가 다소 높은 경향이었다. 모든 항목에서 저장기간이 경과하여도 뚜렷한 경향은 없었다. 지방산화는 인삼분말 첨가구가 대조구에 비하여 유의적으로 낮았으며(P<0.05), 지방산화는 모든 처리구가 저장기간이 경과함에 따라 유의적으로 증가하였다(P<0.05). 지방산 조성은 대조구와 인삼분말 첨가구간에 유의적인 차이가 없었으며, 저장기간의 경과에 따른 변화는 없었다.이상의 결과 프레스햄 제조시 인삼분말 첨가가 전단가, 관능적 평가 및 지방산 조성에 영향을 미치지 않으며, 제품의 저장기간을 연장 및 사포닌 성분이 축적된 고급 육제품 생산이 가능하다고 사료된다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.169-172
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• 2023

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID) pandemic began in December 2019. Many countries have implemented restrictions such as mandatory mask wearing and social distancing. These measures have caused diverse and complex health problems, particularly in women's health, anxiety, and depression. This review examines an alternative approach to the treatment of endometriosis during the COVID pandemic. The efficacy of ginseng with anti-inflammatory activity and ability to relieve or prevent symptoms of endometriosis is discussed and reviewed.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.167-170
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• 2001

개갑 인삼종자의 생리적 휴면타파를 위한 적정 저온감응기간을 조사하였다. 채종하여 3개월간 모래로 층적저장하여 개갑이 완료된 종자의 배는 배유의 1/2정도의 크기를 보였다. 인삼종자는 채종 당시의 미숙한 배가 형태적으로 거의 완전한 발달을 보이기까지는 6개월 정도가 소요되었으며, 배의 신장의 실외보다는 실내에 저장하였던 종자가 더 빨리 자랐다. 배 신장이 완료된 종자라 할지라도 60일 이하의 저온처리된 종자는 발아가 되지 않았으며, 발아에 필요한 저온감응기간은 실외의 자연상태에서는 75일 정도이며, 냉장온도(4$^{\circ}C$)에서는 90일 정도가 적정하였다. 그러나 적정의 저온감응을 받은 종자라 할지라도 상온데 지속적으로 방치하게 되면 그 효과는 현저히 감소되었다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.47-51
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• 2012

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the reproductive effect of Ginseng radix on male mice. Methods : Male C57BL/6J mice were divided into four groups ; normal group (vehicle-treated, n=8), Ginseng radix treatment group (100, 500, 1000 mg/kg, n=8). Ginseng radix extract was treated for 5 weeks. After treatment each group was examined for assessment of sperm count and CatSper protein expression using computer assisted semen analysis (CASA) system and the immunofluorescence. Results : Sperm count of normal and Ginseng radix extract treated group were 287.57 vs. 371.62, 364.83, $343.29{\times}10^6$, respectively. The CatSper3, 4 proteins expression of Ginseng radix treated group were significantly increased than that of normal group. Conclusions : These findings suggest that the Ginseng radix improves male reproductive function by increasing sperm count and CatSper protein expression.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.76-84
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• 2016

Objectives: We evaluated the anti-fatigue effects of Rh2-enriched Korean ginseng (Ginseng Rh2+) using a forced exercise-induced chronic fatigue mouse model. Methods: ICR male mice were subjected to running wheel for 1 h, 5 days/week during 4 weeks, and running velocity was gradually increased. Each running session was followed by oral administration of distilled water, Ginseng Rh2+ (150 or 300 mg/kg), or N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC, 100 mg/kg) 1 h later. The exercise tolerance and forced swimming test were performed to evaluate the fatigue condition. Results: Chronic forced exercise reduced the physical activity, as evidenced by the behavioral tests, which were notably ameliorated by Ginseng Rh2+ treatment. Ginseng Rh2+ treatment also attenuated the alterations of energy metabolism and oxidative stress in skeletal muscle tissues and/or sera, including malondialdehyde (MDA), lactate concentration and its related factors (lactate dehydrogenase, blood urea nitrogen, and glucose levels). Conclusion: These findings strongly suggest that Ginseng Rh2+ exerts a potent anti-fatigue effect through modulation of energy metabolism and oxidative response.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.239-247
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• 2018

In recent years, several therapeutic drugs have been rationally designed and synthesized based on the novel knowledge gained from investigating the actions of biologically active chemicals derived from foods, plants, and medicinal herbs. One of the major advantages of these naturalistic chemicals is their ability to interact with multiple targets in the body resulting in a combined beneficial effect. Ginseng is a perennial herb (Araliaceae family), a species within the genus Panax, and a highly valued and popular medicinal plant. Evidence for the medicinal and health benefits of Panax ginseng and its components in preventing neurodegeneration has increased significantly in the past decade. The beneficial effects of P. ginseng on neurodegenerative diseases have been attributed primarily to the antioxidative and immunomodulatory activities of its ginsenoside components. Mechanistic studies on the neuroprotective effects of ginsenosides revealed that they act not only as antioxidants but also as modulators of intracellular neuronal signaling and metabolism, cell survival/death genes, and mitochondrial function. The goal of the present paper is to provide a brief review of recent knowledge and developments concerning the beneficial effects as well as the mechanism of action of P. ginseng and its components in the treatment and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.59-63
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• 1988

인삼종자의 배생장에 미치는 온도 및 내과피의 영향을 구명하는 한편 미숙배의 생장적온과 후숙배의 저온처리 및 발아적온을 밝히기 위하여 본 실험을 수행하였던 바 그 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1) 1$0^{\circ}C$ 이하에서는 종자 내과피의 유무에 관계없이 배의 생장은 정지되고 휴면상태로 되어 있다. 2) 15$^{\circ}C$ 및 2$0^{\circ}C$에서는 내과피제거＋종자소독 종자의 배생장이 현저히 촉진되었으며 다음이 무처리대조구종자였고 내과피를 소독한 종자의 배생장은 무처리대조구종자에 비해 지연된 결과를 나타내었다. 3) 각 처리종자 모두 2$0^{\circ}C$보다는 15$^{\circ}C$에서 배의 생장속도가 가장 빨랐던 바 고려인삼종자 배의 생장 최적온도는 15$^{\circ}C$ 근처로 인정된다. 4) 배 후숙종자의 저온처리는 5$^{\circ}C$에서 100일간의 처리가 종자발아에 가장 효과적이었다. 5) 저온처리를 필한 배 후숙종자의 발아 적온은 15$^{\circ}C$ 근처였다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.243-249
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• 2011

Korean red ginseng (KRG), the steamed root of Panax ginseng Meyer, has a variety of biological properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer effects. Aflatoxin $B_1$ ($AFB_1$) produced by the Aspergillus spp. causes acute hepatotoxicity by lipid peroxidation and oxidative DNA damage, and induces liver carcinoma in humans and laboratory animals. This study was performed to examine the protective effects of KRG against hepatotoxicity induced by $AFB_1$ using liver-specific serum marker analysis, histopathology, and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling. In addition, to elucidate the possible mechanism of hepatoprotective effects, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and malondialdehyde were analyzed. Rats were treated with 250 mg/kg of KRG (KRG group) or saline ($AFB_1$ group) for 4 weeks and then received 150 ${\mu}g/kg$ of $AFB_1$ intraperitoneally for 3 days. Rats were sacrificed at 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h, or 1 wk after $AFB_1$ treatment. In the KRG pre-treatment group, serum alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and malondialdehyde levels were low, but superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase activities were high as compared to the $AFB_1$ alone group. Histopathologically, $AFB_1$ treatment induced necrosis and apoptosis in hepatocytes, and led to inflammatory cells infiltration in the liver. KRG pre-treatment ameliorated these changes. These results indicate that KRG may have protective effects against hepatotoxicity induced by $AFB_1$ that involve the antioxidant properties of KRG.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.684-691
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• 2019

Background: We have reported that defective nef and gag genes are induced in HIV-1-infected patients treated with Korean Red Ginseng (KRG). Methods: To investigate whether KRG treatment and highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) affect genetic defects in the pol gene, we amplified and sequenced a partial pol gene (p-pol) containing the integrase portion (1.2 kb) by nested PCR with sequential peripheral blood mononuclear cells over 20 years and compared it with those patients at baseline, in control patients, those taking ginseng-based combination therapy (GCT; KRG plus combinational antiretroviral therapy) and HAART alone. We also compared our findings to look for the full-length pol gene (pol) (3.0-kb) Results: Twenty-patients infected with subtype B were treated with KRG for $116{\pm}58months$ in the absence of HAART. Internal deletion in the pol gene (${\Delta}pol$) was significantly higher in the KRG group (11.9%) than in the control group and at baseline; its detection was significantly inhibited during GCT as much as during HAART. In addition, the ${\Delta}pol$ in p-pol significantly depended on the duration of KRG treatment. In pol, the proportion of ${\Delta}pol$ was significantly higher in the KRG group (38.7%) than in the control group, and it was significantly inhibited during GCT and HAART. In contrast, the proportion of stop codon appeared not to be affected by KRG treatment. The PCR success rate was significantly decreased with longer GCT. Conclusion: The proportion of ${\Delta}pol$ depends on template size as well as KRG treatment. HAART decreases the detection of ${\Delta}pol$.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.456-463
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• 2021

Background: Keratinocytes form a physical barrier and act as an innate immune cell in skin. Keratinocytes secrete pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin (IL)-1β, resulting from inflammasome activation when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. Korean Red Ginseng extracts (RGE) have been well-studied as modulators of inflammasome activation in immune cells, such as macrophages. In the study, we elucidated the role of RGE on the UV-mediated inflammasome activation in keratinocytes compared with that in macrophages. Methods: Human skin keratinocyte cells (HaCaT), human epidermal keratinocytes (HEK), human monocyte-like cells (THP-1), and mouse macrophages were treated with RGE or a saponin fraction (SF) or non-saponin fraction (NS) of RGE before and after UV irradiation. The secretion levels of IL-1β, as an indicator of inflammasome activation, were analyzed. Results: The treatment of RGE or SF in macrophages after UV irradiation inhibited IL-1β secretion, but similar treatment in HaCaT cells did not. However, the treatment of RGE or SF in HaCaT cells in the presence of poly I:C, a toll-like receptor (TLR) 3 ligand, before UV exposure elicited the inhibition of the IL-1β secretion. The inhibition was caused by the disruption by RGE or SF of the TLR mediating up-regulation of the pro-IL-1β and NLRP3 genes during the priming step. Conclusion: RGE and its saponins inhibit IL-1β secretion in response to UV exposure in both keratinocytes and macrophages. In particular, RGE treatment interrupted only the priming step in keratinocytes, although it did attenuate both the priming and activation steps in macrophages.