Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(9), P. 2331 - 2331
Published: Sept. 16, 2023
Some
fungal
endophytes
isolated
from
P.
ginseng
may
present
a
new
method
of
obtaining
saponins.
This
experiment
aimed
to
optimize
the
total
saponin
yield
produced
through
in
vitro
fermentation
by
an
endophytic
fungus
and
analyze
its
species
fermented
extract.Fermentation
protocols
were
optimized
with
uniform
design
verified
regression
analysis
maximize
yield.
The
types
under
optimal
conditions
then
identified
analyzed
using
Liquid
Chromatography-Mass
Spectrometry.The
Trametes
versicolor
strain
NSJ105
(gene
accession
number:
OR144428)
wild
could
produce
be
increased
more
than
two-fold
optimization
conditions.
concentration
saponins
achieved
protocol
105-DP
was
close
predicted
value.
as
follows:
potato
97.3
mg/mL,
glucose
20.6
inoculum
volume
2.1%,
broth
pH
2.1,
temperature
29.2
°C,
time
6
d.
It
detected
that
extract
contained
ginsenosides
Rf
Rb3.The
has
potential
application
value
production.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
195(4), P. 2952 - 2969
Published: April 12, 2024
Abstract
Ginsenosides,
the
primary
bioactive
constituents
in
ginseng
(Panax
ginseng),
possess
substantial
pharmacological
potential
and
are
high
demand
market.
The
plant
hormone
methyl
jasmonate
(MeJA)
effectively
elicits
ginsenoside
biosynthesis
P.
ginseng,
though
regulatory
mechanism
remains
largely
unexplored.
NAC
transcription
factors
critical
intricate
networks
participate
numerous
physiological
activities.
In
this
study,
we
identified
a
MeJA-responsive
factor
gene,
PgNAC72,
from
transcriptome
library
produced
MeJA-treated
callus.
Predominantly
expressed
flowers,
PgNAC72
localizes
to
nucleus.
Overexpressing
(OE-PgNAC72)
callus
notably
elevated
total
saponin
levels,
particularly
dammarane-type
ginsenosides,
by
upregulating
dammarenediol
synthase
(PgDDS),
encoding
key
enzyme
pathway.
Electrophoretic
mobility
shift
assays
dual-luciferase
confirmed
that
binds
NAC-binding
elements
PgDDS
promoter,
thereby
activating
its
transcription.
Further
RNA-seq
terpenoid
metabolomic
data
OE-PgNAC72
line
enhances
biosynthesis.
These
findings
uncover
role
of
MeJA-mediated
biosynthesis,
providing
insights
into
network
presenting
valuable
target
gene
for
metabolic
engineering.
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
108(1)
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Abstract
Terpenoids
are
a
class
of
structurally
complex,
naturally
occurring
compounds
found
predominantly
in
plant,
animal,
and
microorganism
secondary
metabolites.
Classical
terpenoids
typically
have
carbon
atoms
multiples
five
follow
well-defined
skeletons,
whereas
noncanonical
deviate
from
these
patterns.
These
often
result
the
methyltransferase-catalyzed
methylation
modification
substrate
units,
leading
to
irregular
skeletons.
In
this
comprehensive
review,
various
activities
applications
terpenes
been
summarized.
Importantly,
review
delves
into
biosynthetic
pathways
terpenes,
including
those
with
C6,
C7,
C11,
C12,
C16
bacteria
fungi
host.
It
also
covers
triterpenes
synthesized
non-squalene
substrates
nortriterpenes
Ganoderma
lucidum
,
providing
detailed
examples
elucidate
intricate
processes
involved.
Finally,
outlines
potential
future
terpenoids.
conclusion,
insights
gathered
provide
reference
for
understanding
biosynthesis
pave
way
discovery
additional
unique
novel
terpenes.
Key
points
•
The
introduced
.
skeletons
presented
microbial
is
summarized
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Abstract
Ginsenosides
are
a
group
of
tetracyclic
triterpenoids
with
promising
health
benefits,
consisting
ginseng
aglycone
attached
to
various
glycans.
Pq3‐O‐UGT2,
an
important
UDP‐dependent
glycosyltransferase
(UGT),
catalyzes
the
production
Ginsenoside
Rg3
and
Rd
by
extending
glycan
chain
Rh2
F2,
respectively,
higher
selectivity
for
F2.
However,
mechanism
underlying
its
substrate
recognition
remains
unclear.
In
this
study,
crystal
structures
Pq3‐O‐UGT2
in
complex
acceptor
substrates
solved.
The
revealed
Nα5‐oriented
binding
pocket
shaped
unique
conformation
Nα5‐Nα6
linker.
Hydrophobic
interactions
play
pivotal
role
both
while
hydrogen
bonds
specifically
aid
F2
due
additional
glucose
moiety.
hydrophobic
nature
also
enables
recognize
flavonoids.
Overall,
study
provides
novel
insights
into
mechanisms
ginsenoside
UGTs,
advancing
understanding
their
function
specificity.
International Immunopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
121, P. 110461 - 110461
Published: June 16, 2023
Ginsenosides
are
steroid
glycosides
derived
from
ginseng
plants
such
as
Panax
ginseng,
quinquefolium,
and
notoginseng.
Advances
in
recent
studies
have
identified
numerous
physiological
functions
of
each
type
ginsenoside,
i.e.,
immunomodulatory,
antioxidative,
anti-inflammatory
functions,
the
context
inflammatory
diseases.
Accumulating
evidence
has
revealed
molecular
mechanisms
by
which
single
or
combined
ginsenoside(s)
exhibit
effects,
although
it
remains
largely
unclear.
It
is
well
known
that
excessive
production
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
associated
with
pathological
inflammation
cell
death
a
variety
cells,
inhibition
ROS
generation
ameliorates
local
systemic
responses.
The
ginsenosides
attenuate
unknown;
however,
targeting
suggested
one
crucial
for
to
control
immune
non-immune
cells.
This
review
will
summarize
latest
progress
ginsenoside
studies,
particularly
antioxidant
its
effects.
A
better
understanding
distinct
types
action
pave
way
developing
potential
preventive
therapeutic
modalities
treating
various
inflammation-related
Food & Function,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 2343 - 2365
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
American
ginseng
(
Panax
quinquefolius
)
has
gained
recognition
as
a
medicinal
and
functional
food
homologous
product
with
several
pharmaceutical,
nutritional,
industrial
applications.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 1524 - 1524
Published: May 31, 2024
Polygonatum
cyrtonema
Hua
(P.
cyrtonema)
rhizomes
are
rich
in
flavonoids
and
other
secondary
metabolites,
exhibiting
remarkable
antioxidant,
anti-tumor,
immunomodulatory
effects.
flavonoid-biosynthesis-related
genes
have
been
characterized
already.
However,
a
comprehensive
overview
of
flavonoid
biosynthesis
pathways
is
still
absent.
To
articulate
the
accumulation
pathways,
we
examined
transcriptome
changes
using
Illumina
HiSeq
from
five
different
tissues
RNA-seq
15
samples
had
over
105
Gb
clean
base,
generating
total
277,955
unigenes.
The
cDNA
libraries
fruits
(F),
leaves
(L),
roots
(R),
stems
(S),
(T)
three-year-old
P.
plants
generated
57,591,
53,578,
60,321,
51,530,
54,935
Comparative
analysis
revealed
that
379
differentially
expressed
(DEGs)
were
group
F
_vs_
T,
L
R
S
transcripts
DEGs
principally
enriched
rhizomes.
In
addition,
combined
with
WGCNA
FPKM
tissues’
transcription,
nine
transcription
factor
families
(MYB,
WRKY,
AP2/ERF,
etc.)
red
module,
module
positively
correlated
rhizome
accumulation.
Quantitative
real-time
PCR
(qRT-PCR)
further
indicated
BZIP1,
C3H31,
ERF114,
DREB21
rhizomes,
accompanied
development
cyrtonema.
Therefore,
this
study
provides
foundation
for
research
into
uncovering
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 7, 2024
Continuous
cropping
obstacles
seriously
constrained
the
sustainable
development
of
ginseng
industry.
The
allelopathic
autotoxicity
ginsenosides
is
key
“trigger”
continuous
in
ginseng.
During
harvest,
plants
could
be
broken
and
remain
soil.
decomposition
residue
soil
one
important
release
ways
ginsenosides.
Therefore,
mechanism
through
decomposed
pathway
needs
an
in-depth
study.
To
investigate
this
regulation
mechanism,
integrated
analysis
transcriptomics
metabolomics
was
applied.
prototype
were
detected
converse
to
rare
during
decomposition.
caused
more
serious
damage
hairy
root
cells
inhibited
growth
roots
significantly.
By
high-throughput
RNA
sequencing
gene
study,
significantly
differential
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
obtained
under
ginsenoside
interventions.
These
DEGs
mainly
enriched
biosynthesis
secondary
metabolites
metabolic
pathways,
phytohormone
signal
transduction,
protein
processing
endoplasmic
reticulum
pathways.
Based
on
functional
enrichment
DEGs,
targeted
based
UPLC-MS/MS
determination
applied
screen
endogenous
metabolized
phytohormones
(DMPs).
influence
accumulation
studied.
involved
diterpenoid,
zeatin,
metabolites,
After
integrating
analysis,
regulate
signaling
pathways
JA,
ABA,
SA.
conclusion
that
converted
into
by
released
soil,
which
aggravated
its
autotoxicity.
intervene
response
related
This
result
provides
a
reference
for
study