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ArticleThe world journal of men's health2023

Korean Ginseng Berry Extract Enhances the Male Steroidogenesis Enzymes

Hyun Joo Chung, Sang Jun Lee, Ara Jang, Chae Eun Lee, Da Won Lee, Soon Chul Myung, Jin Wook Kim

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Article in The world journal of men's health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 1 paper.

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1citing papers in PubMed
0.3field-weighted citation impact, top 38% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Hyun Joo ChungDepartment of Urology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8741-1934
Sang Jun LeeHolisticbio Co., Seongnam, Korea.
Ara JangDepartment of Urology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8388-1688
Chae Eun LeeDepartment of Urology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7016-3719
Da Won LeeDepartment of Urology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3393-1659
Soon Chul MyungDepartment of Urology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6727-5450
Jin Wook KimDepartment of Urology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4157-9365
Chung-Ang University · KRKoreaBio · KRSungae Hospital · KR

Funding

Chung-Ang UniversityKorea Food Research Institute B0080419001982
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTestosterone hormonal replacement is the most commonly prescribed solution for men with reproductive issues; however, this treatment has various drawbacks. Hence, the identification of a natural product that promotes steroidogenesis is urgently needed. Ginseng is a popular traditional medicine. This study aimed to investigate steroidogenic effects of Korean ginseng berry extract (GBE; Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer) MATERIALS AND

methods

results

conclusionsGBE increased mRNA and protein levels of steroidogenesis-related enzymes STAR, CYP11A1, and CYP17A1. These key enzymes induced the increased production of testosterone both

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Korean ginseng berry extractLate-onset hypogonadismLeydig cellMedicinal plantPanax ginseng. CA. MeyerSteroidogenesis

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PMID36649918
PMCPMC10042648
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