[Advances in studies on biotransformation of ginsensides].
Ginseng saponins are a type of important active substances in the ginseng genus plants. They have notable pharmacological activities of antineoplastic, neuroprotective, and hepatoprotective activities, which have been drawn more attention to obtain minor ginsenosides by all kinds of methods. In this review, we discussed the latest progress for enrichment of minor ginsenosides by biological transformation of major ginsenosides. At the same time, we have a brief outlook of the research at bioconversion of ginseng saponins.
Cong-Liang
CL
Guo
Xiu-Ming
XM
Cui
Xiao-Yan
XY
Yang
Shuang
S
Wu
D001419:Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism*; D001711:Biotransformation; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism*; D036145:Ginsenosides / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism*; D005894:Panax / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism*
D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D036145:Ginsenosides