Screening for ginseng-fermenting microorganisms capable of biotransforming ginsenosides

Korean Journal of Microbiology

Volumn 43, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 142-146

  Kim, Hee Gyu ^a   Kim, Ki Yeon ^a   Cha, Chang Jun ^a  

^a Chung Ang University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Bacillus; Biotransformation; Ginseng; Ginsenoside; Lactic acid bacteria

Indexed keywords

BACILLUS (BACTERIUM); BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); PANAX GINSENG;

EID: 35648934984     PISSN: 04402413     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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