Oxidative stresses-mediated apoptotic effects of ginsenoside Rb1 on pre- and post-implantation mouse embryos in vitro and in vivo.

ABSTRACT Ginsenoside Rb1, the major saponin component of ginseng root, has a wide range of therapeutic application. Previous studies have established that ginsenoside Rb1 inhibits the cell cycle and induces apoptosis. However, its side‐effects, particularly those on embryonic development, hav...