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Objective: Fusarium oxysporum is a common pathogenic fungus in ginseng cultivation. Both pathogens and antagonistic fungi have been reported to induce plant resistance responses, thereby promoting the accumulation of secondary metabolites. The purpose of this experiment is to compare the advantages of one of the two fungi, in order to screen out more effective elicitors. The mechanism of fungal elicitor-induced plant resistance response is supplemented. Methods: A gradient dilution and the dural culture were carried out to screen strains. The test strain was identified by morphology and 18 s rDNA. The effect of different concentrations (0, 50, 100, 200, 400 mg/L) of Penicillium sp. YJM-2013 and F. oxysporum on fresh weight and ginsenosides accumulation were tested. Signal molecules transduction, expression of transcription factors and functional genes were investigated to study the induction mechanism of fungal elicitors. Results: Antagonistic fungi of F. oxysporum was identified as Penicillium sp. YJM-2013, which reduced root biomass. The total ginsenosides content of Panax ginseng adventitious roots reached the maximum (48.95 ± 0.97 mg/g) treated with Penicillium sp. YJM-2013 at 200 mg/L, higher than control by 2.59-fold, in which protopanoxadiol-type ginsenosides (PPD) were increased by 4.57 times. Moreover, Penicillium sp. YJM-2013 activated defense signaling molecules, up-regulated the expression of PgWRKY 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9 and functional genes in ginsenosides synthesis. Conclusion: Compared with the pathogenic fungi F. oxysporum, antagonistic fungi Penicillium sp. YJM-2013 was more conducive to the accumulation of ginsenosides in P. ginseng adventitious roots. Penicillium sp. YJM-2013 promoted the accumulation of ginsenosides by intensifying the generation of signal molecules, activating the expression of transcription factors and functional genes.
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Objective: To clone the full-length cDNA of the ATP/ADP transporter protein (AATP) genes in Panax ginseng to provide resources and some knowledge necessary for the further gene function study. Methods: The mRNA sequence of the AATP genes in other plants were downloaded on the website of NCBI and used to perform local Blast alignment in the transcriptome of Jilin ginseng from 14 tissues. The AATP gene in Panax ginseng was cloned by PCR, and analyzed using bioinformatics software and online resources. The expression pattern of PgAATP1 gene in 14 tissues of Panax ginseng was analyzed using the expression profile of transcriptome and its expression level under methyl jasmonate was deceted by quantitative real-time PCR. Results: A full-length cDNA sequence was successfully cloned from Panax ginseng and named as PgAATP1, which was 1866 bp in length and encoded 621 amino acids. The relative molecular mass of PgAATP1 protein calculated was 67 897.23, and the isoelecric point calculated was 9.58. It was found that the protein was similar to the plastid AATP in other species. The expression of this gene was high in all tissues but higherin fruit flesh and leaf blade, and the expression of PgAATP1 gene was up-regulated by methyl jasmonate. Conclusion: We have obtained the full-length of PgAATP1 gene. This gene expressed higher in tissues of vigorous starch synthesis and responsing to methyl jasmonate.
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Objective To investigate the chemical constituents of the fruit pedicels of Panax ginseng. Methods The compounds were purified by silica gel column chromatography and preparative reverse-phase high performance liquid chromatography. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analyses. Results Twenty-eight compounds were isolated from the total extract of the fruit pedicels of P. ginseng. They were identified as 20(S)-protopanaxatriol (1), 20(S)-protopanaxadiol (2), 20(S)-dammar-24- ene-3-one-6α,12β,20-triol (3), (20S,23E)-dammar-23-ene-3β,6α,12β,20,25-pentol (4), (20S,24R)-dammar-26-ene-3β,6α,12β,20,24- tetrol (5), 20(R)-dammar-3-one-6α,12β,20,25-tetrol (6), ginsenoside Rk2 (7), 20(R)-dammar-24(25)-epoxy-3β,6α,12β,20- tetrol (8), ginsenoside CK (9), 20(S)-dammar-3β,6α,12β,20,25-pentol (10), ginsenoside Rh4 (11), 20(S)-dammar-3β,12β,20,25-tetrol (12), 20(S)-dammar-3β,6α,12β,20,24-pentol (13), 20(R)-dammar-3β,6α,12β,20,25-pentol (14), pseudoginsenoside RT5 (15), ginsenoside Rh1 (16), ginsenoside Rh3 (17), 20(S)-dammar-3β,12β,20,25-tetrol-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (18), 20(S)-isoginsenoside Rh3 (19), ginsenoside Rg1 (20), ginsenoside Y (21), ginsenoside Rd (22), ginsenoside la (23), 20(S)-dammar-3β,12β,20,25-tetrol-3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (24), ginsenoside Rg2 (25), notoginsenoside Fe (26), ginsenoside Re (27), and ginsenoside Rb1 (28), respectively. Conclusion Among them, compounds 4-6, 8, 10, 12, 13, and 21 are isolated from P. ginseng for the first time.
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Objective: To study the chemical constituents of alkaline hydrolysates of total saponins from the stems and leaves of Panax ginseng. Methods: The chemical constituents were isolated and purified by various chromatographic methods, and the chemical structures were identified by NMR and MS spectra analyses. Results: A total of 30 compounds were isolated and identified. Among them, 28 were determined as 20(S)-protopanaxadiol (1), 20(R)-protopanaxadiol (2), dammar-20(21),24-diene-3β,6α,12β-triol (3), dammar-20(22)E,24-diene-3β,6α,12β-triol (4), 20(S)-protopanaxatriol (5), 20(R)-protopanaxatriol (6), 20(S)-ginsenoside Rh2 (7), 20(R)-ginsenoside Rh2 (8), ginsenoside Rh16 (9), isoginsenoside Rh3 (10), 20(S)-dammar-3β,6α,12β,20,25-pentol (11), 20(R)-dammar-3β,6α,12β,20,25-pentol (12), ginsenoside Rk3 (13), 20(S)-ginsenoside Rh1 (14), 20(R)-ginsenoside Rh1 (15), ginsenoside F1 (16), ginsenoside Rh19 (17), 20(R)-ginsenoside Rh19 (18), dammar-20(22)E-ene-3β,6α,12β,25-tetrol (19), notoginsenoside T2 (20), ginsenoside Rg6 (21), 20(22)E-ginsenoside F4 (22), ginsenoside Rk1 (23), 20(S)-ginsenoside Rg3 (24), 20(R)-ginsenoside Rg3 (25), 20(S)-ginsenoside Rg2 (26), 20(R)-ginsenoside Rg2 (27), and 3β,6α,12β,25-tetrahydroxy-dammar-20(22)E-ene-6-O-α-L-rhamno- pyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-glucopyranoside (28). Conclusion: Compound 18 is a new saponin. Compounds 3, 4, 11, 12, and 19 are rare dammarane-type triterpenes, and 7-10, 13-18, and 20-28 are rare ginsenosides.
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Objective: To investigate the effects of cadmium (Cd) stress on the growth and physiological characteristics of Panax ginseng (ginseng). Methods: Two-year old ginseng was cultivated in barrels in phytotrone with different concentration of Cd (0, 0.3, 1.0, 2.0, and 4.0 mg/kg) soil for a whole growth period. In red fruit stage, the contents of biomass and SPAD, the activities of anti-oxidant enzymes, and contents of malondialdehyde (MDA) were determined and analyzed. Results: With Cd concentration increasing, the relative growth rate of ginseng expressed a slowly decreasing trend, and showed negative linear correlations with Cd stress level (P stem > root. Conclusion: Ginseng has an adaptability to the contaminated soil with Cd (≤1.0 mg/kg), and at this time ginseng can enhance the activity of anti-oxidant enzyme and other physiological and biochemical responses to eliminate reactive oxygen species, maintain stability of the cell membrane, alleviate the harm from the stress of Cd; Though with Cd (>1 mg/kg), the contents of MDA could increase significantly, and the oxidative damage of ginseng is very serious. The growth of plants is affected, resulting in a decline in ginseng biomass.
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Objective: To investigate the effect of cold stress on the three gene families (PgHMGR, PgSSs, and PgSEs) of the ginsenoside biosynthetic pathway, and to explore the mechanism of genes response to cold stress and find the key genes. Methods: The cold stress treatment was performed by selecting 3 weeks fresh callus which placed in the 5℃ refrigerator, and harvested after 0, 0.5, 1, 2, and 3 d treatment for further analysis, were recorded as CK, D1, D2, D3, and D4, respectively. Results: The expression of PgHMGR1 reached 1.3 times compared to the control group at D3 period, and the expression of PgHMGR2 reached the peak at D1 period, which was 3.8 times of the control group; the expression of PgSS1 was 1.7 times of the control group (D3 period); and the expressions of PgSE2 and PgSE1 were 6.9 and 6 times higher than those of the control group, respectively. There was no significant change of the expression of PgSS2, PgSE3, and PgHMGR3.Conclusion: The gene families of ginsenoside biosynthesis pathway positively response to cold stress treatment, and PgHMGR1, PgHMGR2, PgSS1, PgSE1, and PgSE2 may be the key family genes when Panax ginseng callus response to cold stress.
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Dammarane saponins, classified as tetracyclic triterpenoid saponins, are major components of Panax ginseng, P. notoginseng, P. quinquefolium, and Gynostemma pentaphyllum. The results of recent research have demonstrated that the dammarane saponins have a significant effect on regulating blood glucose, which provides the important value in the prevention and treatment of diabetes and its complications. In this study, we summarized the progress in the research of hypoglycemic effect of dammarane saponins in ginseng, American ginseng, notoginseng, and gynostemma pentaphyllum, providing theoretical foundation for further researching.
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There are abundant active substances in ginsenoside, which have been used effectually in many fields. Ginseng saponins are the effective components in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Many kinds of ginseng saponins have a positive therapeutic effect on inhibiting cardiomyocyte hypertrophy, improving myocardial ischemia, protecting the ischemia-reperfusion myocardium, stimulating angiogenesis, and inhibiting myocardial apoptosis and anti-arrhythmia. This article summarized the research progress in the pharmacological effects of ginsenoside on cardiovascular diseases in the last decade.
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Objective: To investigate the resource situation of endophytes in the roots of Panax ginseng (ginseng) of Jilin province and to select endophytes with antagonistic effect on pathogenic fungi of ginseng. Methods: Strains with antagonistic effect were screened by applying mixed strains method during preliminary screening and adopting antagonism method of fermentation liquor in re-screening. Besides, the selected endophytes were identified via 16S rDNA and ITS methods. Results: One hundred and thirty-three endophytes were isolated from ginseng. After preliminary screening and re-screening, four strains with good antagonistic effect on pathogenic fungi of ginseng were selected: B16, B25, B69, and F32. Among them, B16, B25, and B69 showed an inhibitory effect on six pathogenic fungi; F32 had a good inhibitory effect on Seclerotinia schinseng, Phytophthora cactorum, and Fusarium solani, with an inhibitory zone diameter of greater than 35 mm; According to the identification, B16, B25, B69, and F32 were Bacillus methylotrophicus, B. amyloliquefaciens, B. vallismortis, and Penicillium daleae, respectively. Conclusion: Endophytes in ginseng are diversified and there also exist strains with high antagonistic effect, which can be a good source for biocontrol bacterium and fungus of ginseng diseases.
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Ginseng, one of the most widely used herbal medicines, has a wide range of therapeutic and pharmacological applications. Ginsenosides are the major bioactive ingredients of ginseng, which are responsible for various pharmacological activities of ginseng. Ginsenoside Rh2, known as an antitumour ginsenoside, exists as two different stereoisomeric forms, 20(S)-ginsenoside Rh2 [20(S)-Rh2] and 20(R)-ginsenoside Rh2 [20(R)-Rh2]. This work aimed to assess and compare skin anti-photoaging activities of 20(S)-Rh2 and 20(R)-Rh2 in UV-B-irradiated HaCat cells. 20(S)-Rh2, but not 20(R)-Rh2, was able to suppress UV-B-induced ROS production in HaCat cells. Both stereoisomeric forms could not modulate cellular survival and NO level in UV-B-irradiated HaCat cells. Both 20(S)-Rh2 and 20(R)-Rh2 exhibited suppressive effects on UV-B-induced MMP-2 activity and expression in HaCat cells. In brief, the two stereoisomers of ginsenoside Rh2, 20(S)-Rh2 and 20(R)-Rh2, possess skin anti-photoaging effects but possibly in different fashions.
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Objective: To construct a real-time fluorescence quantitative RT-PCR method for the β-actin gene of Panax ginseng. Methods: According to the β-actin gene of other higher plants available in Genbank, A pair of primers weredesigned and the amplified fragment of β-actin gene was linked with pMD20-T vector to construct recombinant plasmids. Then the positive plasmids were diluted and the standard curve was established. The sensitivity, specificity, and repeatability were detected. Results: The results showed that the lowest copy number for detection of β-actin gene with this method was 43.0 copies/μL, and there was a good linear relationship in a wide range from 43 to 4.3 × 107 copies/μL (R2 = 0.995 3). The melting curve showed a single peak with the temperature of (84.51 ± 0.01) ℃. The coefficient of variation (CV) of five different concentration of positive plasmids was 0.58% to 2.79% and 2.61% to 4.41% in intra-assay and inter-assay, respectively. Conclusion: The method established in this paper has the advantage of rapidity, sensitivity, specificity, high throughput, and good repeatability, which provides a methodological basis for the quantitative analysis on the functional genes of P. ginseng when β-actin gene is taken as a reference gene.
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As the main active ingredients of ginseng, ginsenosides have many pharmacologic effects, and the nootropic effects are the important pharmacologic action of ginsenosides. Among all of the ginsenosides, the contents of ginsenosides Rg1 and Rb1 are the highest. The nootropic effects of ginsenosides Rg Rb1, and their metabolites are summarized in this paper following four aspects: the effects of ginsenoside Rg1 and Rb1 on the animal behaviors, their effects on different brain regions in rodents, the effects on neurotransmitters, and their effects on signaling pathway on learning and memory. The nootropic effects of their metabolites are also mentioned.
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OBJECTIVE: To study the influence of Darning Capsules on cytochrome P450 activity in rats by using a "Cocktail" approach. METHODS: Rats were randomly divided into high-dose, low-dose and control groups. The rats in high-dose and low-dose groups were given 100 and 50 mg·kg-1 Darning Capsules, respectively, while the rats in the control group were given saline. The plasma concentrations of the probes were determined by HPLC methods. RESULTS: There were no significant differences in plasma concentrations and pharmacokinetic parameters of tolbutamide, metoprolol and chlorzoxazone between the control group and the test groups. Compared with the control group, high-dose Darning Capsules significantly increased the AUC, t1/2 and ρmax, and significantly decreased the VA/F and CL/F of caffeine and omeprazole. However, low-dose Darning Capsule did not induce significant changes in plasma concentrations and pharmacokinetic parameters of caffeine and omeprazole. The rats in high-dose and low-dose groups had higher AUC, t1/2 and ρmax, and lower Vd/F and CL/F for dapsone, compared with those in the control group. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that high-dose and low-dose Darning Capsules inhibit CYP3A4 activity, however, they have no effects on CYP2C9, CYP2D6 and CYP2E1. In addition, the activity of CYP1A2 and CYP2C19 can be inhibited by high-dose, but not low-dose Darning Capsules. Copyright 2012 by the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association.
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Objective: To study rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soil microbial population genetic diversity of Panax ginseng and P. quinquefolium with different growing years. Methods: Eighteen P. ginseng and P. quinquefolium rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soil samples were collected from Fusong county of Jilin Province, and genetic diversity of microbial population construction were analyzed by RAPD. Results: Cultivation times have great influence on microbial population construction of rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soil. Also we found that there were differences between soil microbial population construction of P. ginseng and P. quinquefolium. Furthermore, rhizosphere effect of plants on soil microbial population construction was also found. Conclusion: Directional selection pressure that root secretions of P. ginseng and P. quinquefolium to soil microorganisms is one of the main drives that resulted in the change of microbial population genetic diversity, and microbial population construction change in P. ginseng and P. quinquefolium cultivated soil is the key factor for soil ecological function turbulence and the development of continuously cropping obstacle.
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PURPOSE: We investigated the effect of 100-year-old mountain ginseng(Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer, PG-CAM) extract on patients with erectile dysfunction(ED). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 35 patients with ED(23 patients in PG-CAM administration group, 12 in placebo group) were enrolled in this double-blind study. The drug was administered for 12 weeks. Before and after administration, patients took the self-administered IIEF-5 questionnaire and were tested for serum hormone levels(testosterone, LH, FSH, estradiol), complete blood count, liver and renal function test, and urinalysis. RESULTS: The IIEF-5 scores for the placebo group were 19.7+/-2.3 and 19.9+/-3.6 before and after treatment, respectively. For all patients taking PG-CAM, IIEF-5 scores increased 18.1+/-5.6 to 20.2+/-4.5. For those patients with initial scores below 17, IIEF-5 scores increased from 12.4+/-6.2 to 19.7+/-6.7. These results indicate that PG-CAM may increase erectile function in ED patients, particularly those with poor erection. No changes were detected in hormonal levels or blood tests. No toxic side effect were reported. CONCLUSIONS: IIEF-5 score improved significantly in ED patients treated with PG-CAM, suggesting that PG-CAM extract could be a treatment candidates for ED.
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Humans , Male , Blood Cell Count , Double-Blind Method , Erectile Dysfunction , Hematologic Tests , Liver , Panax , Penis , Surveys and Questionnaires , UrinalysisABSTRACT
PURPOSE: We investigated the effect of 100-year-old mountain ginseng(Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer, PG-CAM) extract on patients with erectile dysfunction(ED). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 35 patients with ED(23 patients in PG-CAM administration group, 12 in placebo group) were enrolled in this double-blind study. The drug was administered for 12 weeks. Before and after administration, patients took the self-administered IIEF-5 questionnaire and were tested for serum hormone levels(testosterone, LH, FSH, estradiol), complete blood count, liver and renal function test, and urinalysis. RESULTS: The IIEF-5 scores for the placebo group were 19.7+/-2.3 and 19.9+/-3.6 before and after treatment, respectively. For all patients taking PG-CAM, IIEF-5 scores increased 18.1+/-5.6 to 20.2+/-4.5. For those patients with initial scores below 17, IIEF-5 scores increased from 12.4+/-6.2 to 19.7+/-6.7. These results indicate that PG-CAM may increase erectile function in ED patients, particularly those with poor erection. No changes were detected in hormonal levels or blood tests. No toxic side effect were reported. CONCLUSIONS: IIEF-5 score improved significantly in ED patients treated with PG-CAM, suggesting that PG-CAM extract could be a treatment candidates for ED.
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Humans , Male , Blood Cell Count , Double-Blind Method , Erectile Dysfunction , Hematologic Tests , Liver , Panax , Penis , Surveys and Questionnaires , UrinalysisABSTRACT
For many many thousand years, mankind has been using various plants as nutrient, beverage, cosmetics, dye and medicine to maintain health and to improve quality of life. In Aisa, particularly, Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer is considered to be the most precious plant among herbs, and ginseng has been in the spotlight worldwide. Even in the Western world, where there are greatly advanced research facilities and highly qualified man-power available, and are regarded to be capable of conquering any hard-to-cure ailments, many peoples has recently been reported to use herbal medicine, particularly ginseng. In the present compilation of papers, many scientists contributed papers pertaining to "Chemopreventive effects of ginseng". In order to facilitate the readers understand easier and better, I catalogued this collection as follows: The spiritual nature of ginseng in the Far East, the history of ginseng, nomenclature and geographical distribution of ginseng, and type of ginseng products.
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Humans , Asia, Eastern , Panax/classification , TerminologyABSTRACT
The failure to improve the five-year survival rate of cancer patients, from one in three in the 1960s to one in two in the 1970s, stimulated awareness of the importance of primary prevention of cancer. Korean investigators carried out extensive long-term anticarcinogenicity experiments with 2000 newborn mice to investigate whether Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer inhibited carcinogenesis induced by several chemical carcinogens in 1978. There was a 22% decrease (p<0.05) in the incidence of urethane induced lung adenoma by the combined use of red ginseng extract. In the group sacrificed at 56 weeks after the treatment with aflatoxin B1, the incidence of hepatoma significantly decreased to 75% by the addition of red ginseng extract (p<0.05). The result showed that natural products can provide hope for human cancer prevention. By the newly established '9 week medium-term anticarcinogenicity test model of lung tumors in mice' (Yun's model), we confirmed significant anticarcinogenic effects of powders and extracts of the 6- yr-old dried fresh ginseng, 5- and 6-yr old white ginsengs, and 4-, 5-, and 6-yr old red ginseng. We also demonstrated that the anticarcinogencity of ginseng was more prominent in aged or heat treated extracts of ginseng and red ginseng made by steaming. To investigate the active components for cancer prevention, several fractions of 6-yr old fresh ginseng and red ginseng, four semi-synthetic ginsenoside Rh1, Rh2, Rg3 and Rg5, major saponin components in red ginseng, were prepared. Among the ginsenosides, Rg3 and Rg5 showed statistically significant reduction of lung tumor incidence and Rh2 had a tendency of decreasing the incidence. Ginsenoside Rg3, Rg5 and Rh2 were found to be active anticarcinogenic compounds. Rg3, Rg5 and Rh2 are active components in red ginseng, and they prevent cancer either singularly or synergistically.
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Humans , Mice , Animals , Anticarcinogenic Agents , Disease Models, Animal , Chemical Fractionation , Korea , Molecular Structure , Panax/chemistry , Plant Extracts/analysis , Time FactorsABSTRACT
In the light of experimental results, two case-control studies and one cohort study in a population of ginseng cultivation area were conducted to confirm whether ginseng has any anticarcinogenic effect on human cancers. All participants were interviewed using a standardised questionnaire to obtain the information on demographics, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption and ginseng intake. In 905 pairs case-control study, 62% had a history of ginseng intake compared to 75% of the controls, a statistically significant difference (p<0.01). The odds ratio (OR) for cancer in relation to ginseng intake was 0.56. In extended case-control study with 1987 pairs, the ORs for cancer were 0.37 in fresh ginseng extract users, 0.57 in white ginseng extract users, 0.30 in white ginseng extract users, 0.30 in white ginseng powder users, and 0.20 in red ginseng users. Those who took fresh ginseng slices, fresh ginseng juice, and white ginseng tea, however, did not show decrease in the risk. Overall, the risk decreased as the frequency and duration of ginseng intake increased. With respect to the site of cancer, the ORs for cancers of the lip, oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, colorectum, liver, pancreas, larynx, lung and ovary were significantly reduced by ginseng intake. Smokers with ginseng intake showed lower ORs for cancers of lung, lip, oral cavity and pharynx and liver than those without ginseng intake. In 5 yr follow- up cohort study conducted in the ginseng cultivation area, Kangwha-eup, ginseng intakers had significantly lower risk than non-intakers. As for the type of ginseng, cancer risk significantly decreased among intakers of fresh ginseng extract, alone or together with other ginseng preparations. Among 24 red ginseng intakers, no cancer death occurred during the follow-up period. The risk for stomach and lung cancers was significantly reduced by ginseng intake, showing a statistically significant dose-response relationship in each follow-up year. In conclusion, Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer has been established as non-organ specific cancer preventive, having dose response relationship. These results warrant that ginseng extracts and its synthetic derivatives should be examined for their preventive effect on various types of human cancers.
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Humans , Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/therapeutic use , Case-Control Studies , Cohort Studies , Korea/epidemiology , Neoplasms/epidemiology , Panax , Plant Roots , Population SurveillanceABSTRACT
Objective To raise ginsenosides yield from Panax ginseng by supercritical CO2 reverse microemulsion extraction.Methods Bis-(2-ethylhexyl)sodium sulphosuccinate(AOT)/ethanol/water/supercritical CO2 reverse microemulsion extraction was carried out to extract gingsenosides.Results The ginsenosides extracting rate by supercritical CO2 reverse microemulsion extraction was 3.2 times that of by ethanol/water/supercritical CO2 extraction in extracting pressure 25 MPa,extracting temperature 45 ℃,extracting time 4 h,and CO2 flow rate 2.0 L/h,respectively.The ginsenosides extracting yield increased with the increasing of the water amount and the extracting pressure,increased first and then decreased with the increasing of AOT concentration and the extracting temperature.The ginsenosides extracting yield with P.ginseng soaked with water before extraction was 1.3 times that with P.ginseng soaked with water during the extraction.Conclusion Combined the experimental results with the theoretic deduction,the mechanism of supercritical CO2 reverse microemulsion extraction is that the polar water pools of reverse microemulsion can make more ginsenosides dissolved.