Highly Selective Bioconversion of Ginsenoside Rb1 to Compound K by the Mycelium of Cordyceps sinensis under Optimized Conditions

Compound K (CK), a highly active and bioavailable derivative obtained from protopanaxadiol ginsenosides, displays a wide variety of pharmacological properties, especially antitumor activity. However, the inadequacy of natural sources limits its application in the pharmaceutical industry. In this st...

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Published in:	Molecules
Main Authors:	Wei-Nan Wang, Bing-Xiong Yan, Wen-Di Xu, Ye Qiu, Yun-Long Guo, Zhi-Dong Qiu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2015-10-01
Subjects:	Cordyceps sinensis ginsenoside Rb1 compound K biotransformation optimization
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/10/19291