Global analysis of ginsenoside Rg1 protective effects in -amyloid-treated neuronal cells

A number of reports have described the protective effects of ginsenoside Rg1 (Rg1) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, the protective mechanisms of Rg1 in AD remain elusive.

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Effect of hydrothermal processing on ginseng extract

Panax ginseng Meyer has been cultivated because of its medicinal effects on immune system, blood pressure, and cancer. Major ginsenosides in fresh ginseng are converted to minor ginsenosides by structural changes such as hydrolysis and dehydration. The transformed ginsenosides are generally more bioavailable and bioactive than the primary ginsenosides. In this study, therefore, hydrothermal processing was applied to ginseng preparation to increase the yields of the transformed ginsenosides, such as 20(S)-Rg3, Rk1, and Rg5, and enhance antioxidant activities in an effective way.

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Pectinase-treated protects against chronic intermittent heat stress-induced testicular damage by modulating hormonal and spermatogenesis-related molecular expression in rats

Elevated testicular temperature disrupts spermatogenesis and causes infertility. In the present study, the protective effect of enzymatically biotransformed Panax ginseng Meyer by pectinase (GINST) against chronic intermittent heat stress-induced testicular damage in rats was investigated.

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