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Anticomplement activity of ginsenosides from Panax ginseng

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: The anticomplementary activities of 12 ginseng saponins obtained from Panax ginseng were investigated. The total saponin and its major components showed strong anticomplementary activities through classic pathway. The targets research indicated that 12 ginseng saponins imposed their effects on complements C1q, C2, C3, C4, and C5, however, maybe not C9.

Source: Journal of Functional Foods

DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2012.09.007

Authors: Hong-wei Gao, Miao-miao Zhang, Yan-li Liu, Qiong-ming Xu, Shi-lin Yang

Institution: Soochow University

Language: English

Topic: Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,800