The Octyl Ester of Ginsenoside Rh2 Induces Lysosomal Membrane Permeabilization via Bax Translocation

Ginsenoside Rh2 is a potential pharmacologically active metabolite of ginseng. Previously, we have reported that an octyl ester derivative of ginsenoside Rh2 (Rh2-O), has been confirmed to possess higher bioavailability and anticancer effect than Rh2 in vitro. In order to better assess the possibili...

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Main Authors: Fang Chen, Bing Zhang, Yong Sun, Zeng-Xing Xiong, Han Peng, Ze-Yuan Deng, Jiang-Ning Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-04-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
Bax
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/5/244