| abstract |
An anti-TNF-α agonist and a hepatoprotective agent obtained from ginseng fruit (Totsurumkinbai tuberous root), a rose family, and a human or animal containing the anti-TNF-α or hepatoprotective agent Disclosed are pharmaceuticals, and novel saponin compounds and polyphenol compounds contained in ginseng fruits. A ginseng fruit itself, an extract obtained by extracting ginseng fruit with water or a water content of a lower aliphatic alcohol, an extract obtained by concentrating the extract, or the extract or extract is separated. An anti-TNF-α agonist and a hepatoprotective agent characterized by containing a compound obtained by purification, and a human or veterinary medicament containing the anti-TNF-α agonist or hepatoprotective agent, and Novel saponin compounds and polyphenol compounds contained in ginseng fruits. [Selection figure] None |