Pathogenesis Strategies and Regulation of Ginsenosides by Two Species of Ilyonectria in Panax ginseng: Power of Speciation

ConclusionInfection by the weakly aggressive I. robusta led to the upregulation of ginsenoside production and biosynthesis, probably because only a low level of ROS was induced. In contrast, the more aggressive I. mors-panacis suppressed ginsenoside biosynthesis, probably because of higher ROS levels and subsequent induction of programmed cell death pathways. Furthermore, I. mors-panacis may have increased its virulence by resisting the cytotoxicity of ROS.
Source: Journal of Ginseng Research - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research