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Background and PurposeThe P2X7 receptor is an ATP‐gated ion channel predominantly expressed in immune cells and plays a key role in inflammatory processes. Ginseng is a well‐known Chinese herb with both pro‐ and anti‐inflammatory properties and many of its actions have been ascribed to constituent ginsenosides. We screened a number of ginsenoside compounds for pharmacological activity at P2X7 receptors,...