Biotechnology Bulletin ›› 2013, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (1): 31-35.

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Advance on Research of Ginsenoside CK

Yu Lei1, Li Chenglong1,2,Yu Shanshan2,   

  1. 1. College of Food Science and Engineering,Jilin Agricultural University,Changchun 130118;
    2. Jilin Ginseng Academy,Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Changchun 130117
  • Received:2012-09-11 Revised:2013-01-31 Online:2013-01-30 Published:2013-01-30

Abstract: Ginsenoside CK[20-O-β-(D-glucopyranosyl)-20(S)-protopanaxadiol]is the main metabolite of the protopanaxadioltype of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer in human intestine and it belongs to the rare ginsenoside. The unique biological activity of ginsenoside CKhas attracted more and more attention from the people. The studies on ginsenoside CK progressively increased recently. This paper reviewed theadvance on research of pharmacological activity and preparation methods of ginsenoside CK.

Key words: Ginsenoside compound K , Pharmacological activity , Microbial transformation , Enzyme transformation