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ArticleJournal of ginseng research2026

Antiplatelet activity of a Korean red ginseng-derived saponin fraction and its inhibition of influenza A virus-induced thrombosis.

Ga Hee Lee, Jueun Oh, Jin Pyo Lee, Na Yoon Heo, SangJoon Lee, Dong-Ha Lee

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Article in Journal of ginseng research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ga Hee LeeDepartment of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Namseoul University, Cheonan, 31020, Republic of Korea.
Jueun OhDepartment of Biological Science, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea.
Jin Pyo LeeDepartment of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Namseoul University, Cheonan, 31020, Republic of Korea.
Na Yoon HeoDepartment of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Namseoul University, Cheonan, 31020, Republic of Korea.
SangJoon LeeDepartment of Biological Science, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea.
Dong-Ha LeeDepartment of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Namseoul University, Cheonan, 31020, Republic of Korea.

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Abstract

Background: Platelets play a central role in thrombus formation, which is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Viral infections have been reported to further promote thrombus formation, posing a critical risk in unpredictable pandemic situations. Therefore, we evaluated whether a Korean red ginseng-derived saponin fraction could serve as a safe and effective antithrombotic agent by assessing its inhibitory effects. Methods: Human platelets were examined using an aggregometer, flow cytometry, fluorescence assays, ELISA kits, and western blotting to assess cGMP, intracellular Ca Results: The saponin fraction markedly inhibited platelet aggregation, enhanced cGMP production, and increased phosphorylation of IP Conclusion: The saponin fraction effectively suppressed platelet activation in vitro and thrombus formation in vivo, even under virus-induced prothrombotic conditions. These findings suggest that the saponin fraction has potential as a safe and effective natural antithrombotic agent.

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GinsengInfluenza A virusPlatelet aggregationSaponinsThrombosis

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PMID42112131
PMCPMC13149486

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