人参皂苷Rc属于甾体和三萜类皂苷，在参属植物中独有，有抑制或阻止肿瘤的生长特性。

TNF-α IL-1β

Ginsenoside Rc, one of major Ginsenosides from Panax ginseng, enhances γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor A (GABA A )-mediated ion channel currents. Ginsenoside Rc enhances GABA-mediated ion currents in oocytes expressing the GABA A receptor. Ginsenoside Rc significantly inhibits the expression of macrophage-derived cytokines, such as TNF-α and IL-1β. Ginsenoside Rc also markedly suppresses the activation of TANK-binding kinase 1/IκB kinase ε/interferon regulatory factor-3 and p38/ATF-2 signaling in activated RAW264.7 macrophages, human synovial cells, and HEK293 cells. Ginsenoside Rc exerts its anti-inflammatory actions by suppressing TANK-binding kinase 1/IκB kinase ε/interferon regulatory factor-3 and p38/ATF-2 signaling. Ginsenoside Rc suppresses the nuclear translocation of phospho-ATF-2 and phospho-FRA-1, whereas the translocation of p65 at its peak time points (30 and 60 min) is not decreased by Ginsenoside Rc treatment. Ginsenoside Rc regulates the expression of the proinflammatory cytokine TNF-α, which is produced by macrophages, by suppressing AP-1 activation.

白色结晶粉末，可溶于甲醇、乙醇、DMSO等有机溶剂，来源于人参根茎。

Ginsenoside Rc 是主要的人参皂甙之一，Ginsenoside Rc 增强 GABA 受体 A (GABAA) 介导的离子通道 (IGABA)。 Ginsenoside Rc 还抑制 TNF-α 和 IL-1β 表达。