Highly Regioselective Biotransformation of Ginsenoside Rb2 into Compound Y and Compound K by β-Glycosidase Purified from Armillaria mellea Mycelia

This research discovered a new way to make ginseng compounds more beneficial for human health using enzymes from mushrooms. Scientists found that an enzyme from the honey fungus mushroom can transform a common ginseng compound into more easily absorbed and potentially more effective forms. Impacts on everyday life: • Could lead to more effective ginseng supplements • May improve the absorption of ginseng’s beneficial compounds in the body • Demonstrates a natural way to enhance herbal medicine effectiveness • Could reduce the cost of producing beneficial ginseng compounds • Shows potential for using mushroom enzymes in other natural product improvements