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ArticleJournal of ginseng research2025

Effects of Korean red ginseng on auditory, cognitive, and liver functions in a naturally aged mouse model.

Sung Woo Shin, Ji Heon Shim, Youn Hee Nam, Na Woo Kim, Gyeong Jin Seo, Murughanantham Nevedita, Pandian Subha, Quy-Hoai Nguyen, Yong Su Jeong, Bin Na Hong and 1 more

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Sung Woo ShinDepartment of Oriental Medicine Biotechnology, Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Global Campus, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Ji Heon ShimDepartment of Oriental Medicine Biotechnology, Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Global Campus, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Youn Hee NamDepartment of Oriental Medicine Biotechnology, Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Global Campus, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Na Woo KimDepartment of Oriental Medicine Biotechnology, Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Global Campus, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Gyeong Jin SeoDepartment of Oriental Medicine Biotechnology, Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Global Campus, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Murughanantham NeveditaDepartment of Oriental Medicine Biotechnology, Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Global Campus, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Pandian SubhaDepartment of Oriental Medicine Biotechnology, Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Global Campus, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Quy-Hoai NguyenDepartment of Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Global Campus, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Yong Su JeongDepartment of Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Global Campus, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Bin Na HongDepartment of Oriental Medicine Biotechnology, Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Global Campus, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Tong Ho KangDepartment of Oriental Medicine Biotechnology, Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, Global Campus, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.

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Abstract

Background: Korean Red Ginseng and ginsenosides have been studied for their efficacy against various diseases, including those related to aging. However, most aging studies use D-galactose to induce aging, which often does not accurately represent natural aging. This study aimed to verify improvements in auditory, cognitive, and liver function through administering red ginseng to an 18-month-old naturally aging mouse model. Methods: Auditory function was assessed using Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and Auditory Middle Latency Response (AMLR). Cognitive function was evaluated electrophysiologically with P300 and mismatch negativity (MMN), and behaviorally using the Y-maze. Additionally, biochemical tests and histological analysis were conducted to assess liver function. The effects of red ginseng on gene expression regulation were also examined in the cochlea, auditory cortex, and liver, focusing on age-related disease processes. Results: Red ginseng significantly decreased hearing thresholds and improved central auditory function. It also enhanced cognitive behavior and function in response to external stimulation. Furthermore, red ginseng regulated alkaline phosphatase (ALP), albumin (Alb), and total protein (TP) levels, notably decreasing aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining of liver tissue showed significant improvement in fat droplets. These effects appear to be mediated by the regulation of aging-related genes Conclusion: These results suggest that red ginseng improves auditory, cognitive, and liver functions in a naturally aged mouse model.

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AgingCognitionHearingKorean red ginsengLiver function

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