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Pharmacology of ginsenosides: a literature review

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: The therapeutic potential of ginseng has been studied extensively, and ginsenosides, the active components of ginseng, are shown to be involved in modulating multiple physiological activities. This article will review the structure, systemic transformation and bioavailability of ginsenosides before illustration on how these molecules exert their functions via interactions with steroidal receptors. The multiple biological actions make ginsenosides as important resources for developing new modalities. Yet, low bioavailability of ginsenoside is one of the major hurdles needs to be overcome to advance its use in clinical settings.

Source: Chinese Medicine

DOI: 10.1186/1749-8546-5-20

Authors: Kar Leung, Alice Wong

Institutions: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, University of Hong Kong

Language: English

Topic: Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications

Subfield: Pharmacology

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,990