The inhibitory effect of ginseng pectin on L-929 cell migration

Arch Pharm Res. 2010 May;33(5):681-9. doi: 10.1007/s12272-010-0506-9. Epub 2010 May 29.

Abstract

We tested the effects of ginseng pectin prepared by enzymatic hydrolysis of ginseng polysaccharides on cell migration. Ginseng pectin impaired the migration of L-929 cells and reduced their migration speed by up to 50% of control in the presence or absence of serum, suggesting it worked on both serum-dependent and serum-independent migration pathways. Ginseng pectin impaired cell migration via decreased cell spreading. These findings represent a significant contribution towards understanding the bioactivities of ginseng polysaccharides and applying them to health food and medicine.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Movement / drug effects*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Evaluation, Preclinical / methods
  • Humans
  • Hydrolysis
  • Panax / chemistry*
  • Pectins / chemical synthesis
  • Pectins / pharmacology*
  • Polysaccharides / chemistry

Substances

  • Polysaccharides
  • Pectins