J4 ›› 2012, Vol. 50 ›› Issue (4): 812-814.

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Effect of Water Soluble Ginsenosides on
Biological Functions of Caenorhabditis elegans

YU Xiaokun, HE Xiaoxiao, FU Xueqi, MA Junfeng   

  1. College of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
  • Online:2012-07-01 Published:2012-09-07
  • Contact: MA Junfeng E-mail:mjf@jlu.edu.cn

Abstract:

 Soluble ginsenosides with gradient concentrations were added into the culture environment of Caenorhabditis elegans. The effects of ginsenosides on C.elegans were further investigated including lifespan, broodsize, and locomotion. Our results show that 200 μg/mL ginsenosides can increase the lifespan and slow the aging of C.elegans. However, 500 μg/mL ginsenosides induced toxicity to C.elegans.

Key words: Caenorhabditis elegans, ginsenosides, aging

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