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ArticleJournal of ginseng research2020

Ginseng berry polysaccharides on inflammation-associated colon cancer: inhibiting T-cell differentiation, promoting apoptosis, and enhancing the effects of 5-fluorouracil.

Chong-Zhi Wang, Lifei Hou, Jin-Yi Wan, Haiqiang Yao, Jinbin Yuan, Jinxiang Zeng, Chan Woong Park, Su Hwan Kim, Dae Bang Seo, Kwang-Soon Shin and 6 more

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Article in Journal of ginseng research, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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21citing papers in PubMed
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3 · Its place in the literature

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21 citing papers in PubMed, 43 citations in OpenAlex.

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  8. Ginseng polysaccharides: Potential antitumor agents.Journal of ginseng research · 2023
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  17. Ginseng berry concentrate prevents colon cancer via cell cycle, apoptosis regulation, and inflammation-linked Th17 cell differentiation.Journal of physiology and pharmacology : an official journal of the Polish Physiological Society · 2021
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

16 authors at 6 institutions in 3 countries.

Chong-Zhi WangTang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, USA.
Lifei HouProgram in Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.
Jin-Yi WanTang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, USA.
Haiqiang YaoTang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, USA.
Jinbin YuanTang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, USA.
Jinxiang ZengTang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, USA.
Chan Woong ParkVital Beautie Research Institute, R&D Center, AmorePacific Corporation, Yongin, Republic of Korea.
Su Hwan KimVital Beautie Research Institute, R&D Center, AmorePacific Corporation, Yongin, Republic of Korea.
Dae Bang SeoVital Beautie Research Institute, R&D Center, AmorePacific Corporation, Yongin, Republic of Korea.
Kwang-Soon ShinDepartment of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyonggi University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Chun-Feng ZhangTang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, USA.
Lina ChenTang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, USA.
Qi-Hui ZhangTang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, USA.
Zhi LiuTang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, USA.
Clara Sava-SegalTang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, USA.
Chun-Su YuanTang Center for Herbal Medicine Research, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, USA.
University of Chicago · USAmorepacific (South Korea) · KRBoston Children's Hospital · USJiangsu University · CNKyonggi University · KRYonsei University · KR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGinseng is a commonly used herbal medicine in treating various medical conditions. Chronic gut inflammation is a recognized factor for the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). In this project, Asian ginseng berry polysaccharide preparations were used to assess their effects on CRC and related immune regulation mechanisms.

methodsGinseng berry polysaccharide extract (GBPE) and purified ginseng berry polysaccharide portion (GBPP) were used to evaluate their activities on human HCT-116 and HT-29 CRC cell proliferation. Interleukin-8 secretion analysis was performed on HT-29 cells. Naive CD4 cell isolation and T-helper cell differentiation were performed and determined using flow cytometry for Th1 and Treg in addition to cell cycle and apoptotic investigation.

resultsGBPE and GBPP significantly inhibited interleukin-8 secretion and cancer cell proliferation, inhibited CD4

conclusionData from this project suggested that Asian ginseng berry potentially has clinical utility in managing enteric inflammation and suppressing CRC through immunomodulation mechanisms.

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5-FluorouracilAdaptive immune responseColorectal cancerGinseng berry polysaccharidesInflammation

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PMID32148410
PMCPMC7031751
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