Evaluation of ginsenoside bioconversion of lactic acid bacteria isolated from kimchi.

Journal: Journal of ginseng research
Published Date: Oct 10, 2016

Abstract

BACKGROUND: is a physiologically active plant widely used in traditional medicine that is characterized by the presence of ginsenosides. Rb1, a major ginsenoside, is used as the starting material for producing ginsenoside derivatives with enhanced pharmaceutical potentials through chemical, enzymatic, or microbial transformation.

Authors

  • Boyeon Park
    Microbiology and Functionality Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju 61755, Republic of Korea.
  • Hyelyeon Hwang
    Microbiology and Functionality Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju 61755, Republic of Korea.
  • Jina Lee
    Microbiology and Functionality Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju 61755, Republic of Korea.
  • Sung-Oh Sohn
    Microbiology and Functionality Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju 61755, Republic of Korea.
  • Se Hee Lee
    Microbiology and Functionality Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju 61755, Republic of Korea.
  • Min Young Jung
    Microbiology and Functionality Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju 61755, Republic of Korea.
  • Hyeong In Lim
    Microbiology and Functionality Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju 61755, Republic of Korea.
  • Hae Woong Park
    Advanced Process Technology and Fermentation Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju 61755, Republic of Korea.
  • Jong-Hee Lee
    Microbiology and Functionality Research Group, World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju 61755, Republic of Korea.

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