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ArticleJournal of ginseng research2018

Effect of Korean Red Ginseng extracts on drug-drug interactions.

Se-Jin Kim, Seungmok Choi, Minsoo Kim, Changmin Park, Gyu-Lee Kim, Si-On Lee, Wonku Kang, Dong-Kwon Rhee

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Article in Journal of ginseng research, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Se-Jin KimSchool of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Seungmok ChoiCollege of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Minsoo KimCollege of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Changmin ParkCollege of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Gyu-Lee KimSchool of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Si-On LeeSchool of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Wonku KangCollege of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Dong-Kwon RheeSchool of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Chung-Ang University · KRSungkyunkwan University · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGinseng has been the subject of many experimental and clinical studies to uncover the diverse biological activities of its constituent compounds. It is a traditional medicine that has been used for its immunostimulatory, antithrombotic, antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. Ginseng may interact with concomitant medications and alter metabolism and/or drug transport, which may alter the known efficacy and safety of a drug; thus, the role of ginseng may be controversial when taken with other medications.

methodsWe extensively assessed the effects of Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) in rats on the expression of enzymes responsible for drug metabolism [cytochrome p450 (CYP)] and transporters [multiple drug resistance (MDR) and organic anion transporter (OAT)]

resultsThe results showed that 30 mg/kg KRG significantly increased the expression level of CYP3A11 protein in the liver and 100 mg/kg KRG increased both the mRNA and protein expression of OAT1 in the kidney. Additionally, KRG significantly increased the mRNA and protein expression of OAT1, OAT3, and MDR1 in the liver. Although there were no significant changes in the metabolism of midazolam to its major metabolite, 1'-hydroxymidazolam, KRG significantly decreased the systemic exposure of fexofenadine in a dose-dependent manner.

conclusionBecause KRG is used as a health supplement, there is a risk of KRG overdose; thus, a clinical trial of high doses would be useful. The use of KRG in combination with P-glycoprotein substrate drugs should also be carefully monitored.

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cytochrome P450drug–drug interaction (DDI)Korean Red Ginseng (KRG)

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