Hovenia dulcis fruit powder (HFP) has shown diverse functional activities; thus, it is rational to incorporate HFP into suitable food products with enhanced nutritional and functional quality, and their incorporation into bakery products such as cookies could be a good alternative for the increase of consumption. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of HFP addition on the quality characteristics of cookies. The pH of cookie doughs ranged from 5.80-6.34, with no remarkable differences by HFP addition. Density of cookie doughs significantly decreased upon addition of HFP (p<0.05), but there were no significant differences among samples added with HFP (p>0.05). Moisture content and spread factor of cookies significantly increased with higher content of HFP in the formulation (p<0.05). For color values of cookie surface, L* and b*-values decreased while a*-value increased as a result of HFP substitution (p<0.05). 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2’-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6- sulphonic acid (ABTS) radical scavenging activities were significantly increased (p<0.05) with higher substitution of HFP, showing a positive correlation. Hedonic sensory results indicated that cookies supplemented with 4% HFP received the most favorable acceptance scores for sensory attributes. Overall, HFP-added cookies could be developed with improved physicochemical qualities without sacrificing consumer acceptability.

This study aimed to investigate the various biological activities of Geranium thunbergii such as antimicrobial activity and protective effect against oxidative damage. To evaluate its antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, we first performed methanol extraction; this methanol extract was further partitioned using various solvents. And then, its antioxidant activity was measured using various assays including total phenolic content and protection against oxidative DNA damage, and antimicrobial activities were examined using minimum inhibiting concentration (MIC) test, and paper disc method. In addition, high-performance liquid chromatography was performed to analyze the major chemical components of ethyl acetate fraction. The G. thunbergii fraction with ethyl acetate exhibited higher antioxidant and antimicrobial activities than the other fractions. The results showed that G. thunbergii ethyl acetate fraction at 50 μg/mL had strong DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities of 80.88% and 80.12%, respectively. In addition, the ethyl acetate fraction protected DNA from the oxidative damage induced by ferrous ion and hydroxyl radicals and showed high antimicrobial activity with diameter of inhibition zones ranging from 13.33 to 15.67 mm. High-performance liquid chromatography analysis revealed the major phenolic compounds of G. thunbergii to be ellagic acid and gallic acid. These results suggest that G. thunbergii might protect DNA against oxidative stress induced by reactive oxygen species and can be utilized as a natural source of antioxidant and antimicrobial agent in the food industry.

본 연구에서는 풍선덩굴 잎 추출물 및 그 분획물에 대하여 항산화 활성 평가와 성분 분석을 수행하였다. 본 실험에는 풍선덩굴 건조 잎의 50% 에탄올 추출물, 에틸아세테이트 분획 및 아글리콘 분획을 사용하였으며, 각각의 수율은 16.4, 0.9 및 0.3%로 나타났다. 자유라디칼 소거활성(1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, DPPH, FSC50)은 에틸아세테이트 분획(92.5 μ g/mL)이 가장 큰 것으로 나타났으며, 이때 대조군인 (+)-α -tocopherol의 FSC5은 8.9 μ g/mL이었다. Fe3+-EDTA/H2O2계를 이용한 활성산소 소거활성(총항산화능, OSC50)은 아글리콘 분획(4.2 μ g/mL)에서 가장 크게 나타났으며, 대조군인 L-ascorbic acid (1.5 μ g/mL)와 유사한 효과를 나타내었다. 1O2로 유도된 사람 세포 손상에 대한 보호효과 측정에서 풍선덩굴 잎 추출물 및 분획 은 모두 농도 의존적(5.0-25.0 μ g/mL)으로 세포보호효과를 나타냈다. 추출물/분획물 중에서 아글리콘 분획 (τ50, 76.4 min)이 가장 큰 세포보호효과를 나타내었다. TLC, HPLC, LC/ESI-MS를 이용하여 풍선덩굴 잎 추출물 중 에틸아세테이트 분획물에 대하여 성분 분석을 실시하였다. 그 결과, apigenin-7-O-glucuronide, apigenin-7-glucosdie 및 quercitrin hydrate 등의 플라보노이드가 함유되어 있음을 확인하였다. 이상의 결과 들은 풍선덩굴 잎 추출물 또는 분획이 항산화 기능성 화장품 원료로서 응용 가능성이 있음을 시사한다.

Background: In this study, examined the effects of an extract of a mixture of Angelica gigas, Cnidium officinale, Paeonia lactiflora, and Rehmannia glutinosa fermented by Leuconostoc mesenteroides, with enhanced value and functionality. In oriental medicine, a mixture of these herbs is called Samultang. Methods and Results: In this study, we evaluated the effects of a fermented extract of Samultang on oxidative stress, procollagen type I expression, and melanin production. Samultang was extracted with 70% ethanol, followed by inoculation with Leuconostoc mesenteroides to obtain the fermented extract. The evaluation of viability of B16F10 cells and human foreskin fibroblast (HHF) revealed that both ethanol and fermented extracts of Samultang were non-toxic. The results of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) test showed that the fermented extract of Samultang (SC50 value = 100 ㎍/㎖) was a more effective DPPH free radical scavenger than its ethanol extract. In addition, procollagen type I expression was higher in cells treated with the fermented extract of Samultang than in cells treated with ethanol. In the non-toxic concentration range, the fermented extract of Samultang showed strong inhibitory effect on melanin production in α-melanocyte stimulatin hormone-stimulated B16F10 cells (IC50 = 37.9 ㎍/㎖). Conclusions: These results suggest that the fermented extract of Samultang has considerable protential as a cosmetic ingredient owing to its antioxidant, anti-wrinkle, and whitening effects.

Background: Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, is a serious problem in diabetes. Hyperglycemia induces the generation of free radicals which disrupts insulin signaling and result in insulin resistance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant and hypoglycemic potentials of LBO-1 mixture. Methods and Results: To evaluate antioxidant effect of LBO-1 mixture, DPPH, ABTS and reducing power were performed. LBO-1 mixture scavenged DPPH free radicals and ABTS radicals in a dose-dependent manner. The total phenolic contents of LBO-1 mixture was determined by a regression equation using a calibration curve by gallic acid equivalents. The obtained total phenolic contents were 65.90 ± 0.52 ㎎/g. Phenolic components of plant extracts that can scavenge free radicals. In addition, we evaluated effects of LBO-1 mixture on glucose production in high glucose-induced HepG2 hepatocytes. LBO-1 mixture decreased glucose levels in cultured medium and it down regulated Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) levels which is an enzyme used in the metabolic pathway of gluconeogenesis. Conclusion: These results indicate that the LBO-1 mixture can be used as hypoglycemic agent.

기능성 제빵 소재로써 연잎의 이용 가능성을 검토하기 위해 연잎 분말을 1, 2 및 3%를 첨가하여 식빵을 제조하면서 제빵 특성 및 빵의 품질특성을 조사하였다. 연잎 분말의 조회분, 조지방 및 조단백질 함량은 각각 10.68, 3.40 및 22.31%로 나타났으며, 연잎 분말 95% 에탄올 추출물 1%(w/v) 농도에서 총 폴리페놀 함량은 270.85 μg/mL였으며, 0.1%(w/v) 농도에서 DPPH 라디칼 소거능은 90.1%를 나타내었다. 연잎 분말을 첨가한 식빵 반죽과 식빵의 pH는 연잎 분말 첨가량이 증가할수록 감소하였으며, 산도는 증가하였다. 반죽의 부패 팽창도는 LLP-1과 대조구는 유의적인 차이는 나타나지 않았다(p<0.05). 연잎 분말 첨가 식빵의 굽기 손실률은 대조구에 비해 낮았으며, 식빵의 무게는 연잎 분말 첨가량이 증가할수록 증가하였고, 부피는 감소하였다. 식빵의 경도는 대조구가 가장 낮았으며 연잎 분말 첨가량이 증가할수록 경도도 높았다. 연잎 분말 첨가 식빵의 DPPH 라디칼 소거능과 총 폴리페놀 함량은 각각 17.08-40.13%와 615.01-885.13 μg/mL의 범위를 나타내어 대조구에 (9.26% 및 472.20 μg/mL)에 비해 높았으며, 연잎 분말 첨가량이 증가할수록 식빵의 DPPH 라디칼 소거능 및 총 폴리페놀 함량도 유의적으로 증가하였다(p<0.05). 연잎 분말을 첨가한 식빵의 종합적 기호도는 대조구가 3.64로 가장 높았으며, 다음은 LLP-1(3.56)으로 나타났으나, 두 시료간의 유의적인 차이는 나타나지 않았다(p<0.05). 식빵의 기능적 특성과 관능적 특성을 고려하였을 때, 연잎 분말은 1% 첨가하였을 때가 가장 적당하다고 판단되며, 최대 2%를 넘지 않은 것이 바람직할 것으로 사료된다.

황련해독탕(HHT)은 기력을 회복하며 여러 만성질환을 예방하고 치료하기 위해 예로부터 사용되어온 약재로, 본 연구는 인삼에서 분리한 유산균 Leuconostoc mesenteroides (L. mesenteroides)을 이용해 황련 해독탕 발효물(FHHT)을 제조하고 항산화, 항주름 및 미백 효과를 조사하였다. 황련해독탕 발효물은 황련해독 탕을 70% 에탄올로 추출한 후에 L. mesenteroides를 접종하여 발효 제조하였다. 발효 전 황련해독탕과 황련해 독탕 발효물에서 2가지 지표 성분 berberine과 palmatine을 high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)을 이용하여 retention times (tR)과 UV spectra를 확인함으로써 정성 및 정량 분석하였다. 세포 생존 율 실험 결과, 발효 전후 황련해독탕 모두 독성이 확인되지 않았고 DPPH 라디칼 소거능 실험은 발효물의 SC50 값이 68.85 μ g/mL로 발효 전보다 우수한 효능을 나타내었다. Procollagen type I의 생성량 측정 실험에서도 역시 황련해독탕 발효물은 발효 전보다 더 높은 발현량을 나타내었으며, 세포 독성을 나타내지 않는 농도에서 흑색종 세포인 B16F10을 이용한 멜라닌 생성 억제 활성 실험 결과, 황련해독탕 발효물은 강한 멜라닌 생성 억 제 효과를 나타내었다(IC50 = 9.82 μ g/mL). 이상의 결과들로부터 황련해독탕 발효물이 항산화 효능, 항주름 효능뿐만 아니라 미백 효능을 갖는 화장품 원료로서 개발 가능성이 있음이 시사되었다.

해방풍이 가지는 건강 기능성 소재로서의 가치를 확인하고자, 해방풍 부위별 용매추출물의 항산화 활성 및 면역조절 효과를 조사하였다. 해방풍 부위별 용매추출물의 추출수율은 10.73-30.57이며, 총 폴리페놀 및 총 플라보노이드 함량은 해방풍 잎 70% 에탄올 추출물(EL)에서 각각 10.79 g/100 g 및 2.01 g/100 g으로 가장 높은 값을 나타내었다. DPPH radical 및 ABTS radical 소거활성은 해방풍 잎 70% 에탄올 추출물(EL)이 100-1,000 μg/mL 농도에서 12.90-84.70% 및 11.78-57.64%로 가장 우수한 radical 소거활성을 나타내었으며, superoxide radical 소거활성 및 FRAP 활성은 해방풍 잎 70% 에탄올 추출물(EL)이 100-1,000 μg/mL 농도에서 각각 49.91-84.05% 및 255.38-975.28 μM로 가장 우수한 활성을 나타내었다. 대식세포주인 RAW 264.7 세포에 해방풍 부위별 용매추출물을 처리하였을 때 nitric oxide 생성 억제능을 확인하기 위해 분석한 결과, 추출용매에 따른 nitric oxide 생성량은 70% 에탄올 및 70% 메탄올 추출물에서 가장 낮은 생성량을 보였으며, 해방풍 부위별에 따른 nitric oxide 생성량은 뿌리, 잎 및 씨앗 순으로 낮았다. 그 중에서 해방풍 뿌리 70% 에탄올 추출물(ER)에서 가장 낮은 nitric oxide 생성량을 보여 우수한 nitric oxide 억제 효과를 확인하였으며, 이를 이용하여 기능성 소재, 미용식품 및 화장품 제조용 원료 등 다양하게 활용 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

The purpose of this paper is to investigate potential anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects of Tenebrio molitor. Macrophage cell response by outside stimulation leads expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and trigger expression of genes which are affected by inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), resulting in formation of inflammatory factors like nitric oxide (NO) and Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). Cell viability was determined by MTT assay. In order to investigate anti-inflammatory agents, the inhibitory effects on the production of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced NO in RAW 264.7 cells were examined. T. Molitor significantly decreased the production of NO in a dose-dependent manner, and also reduced the expression of iNOS, a COX-2 protein. As a result, the levels of protein such as PGE2, iNOS, COX-2 and MARKs were significantly reduced compared to non-treated group in T. Molitor water extract (TDW) treated group. Also, antioxidant effect of T. Molitor were investigated using DPPH, ABTS+ and superoxide anion radical scavenging activity tests in cell-free system. Antioxidant activity of T. molitor was found low in the DPPH radical scavenging test while high in the ABTS+ and superoxide anion radical scavenging activity tests. These results show that TDW could be an effective anti-pro-inflammatory and anti-oxidant agent.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the antioxidat and antimicrobial activities of the methanol extract and its fractions prepared from the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis L. Methods and Results: The antioxidant activities were compared by evaluating the DPPH radical and nitric oxide (NO) scavenging ability. Measurement of DPPH radical scavenging ability showed that the SC50 values of the ethyl acetate fraction was 3.85 ㎍/㎖. The ethyl acetate fraction exhibited the most effective DPPH radical scavenging ability compared with the other samples. As for the NO scavenging ability, at all tested concentrations, the ethyl acetate fraction showed a higher scavenging activity than that of the extract and other fractions. These results are related to the total phenolic compound and flavonoid contents of the ethyl acetate fraction. Antimicrobial activity against foodborne pathogens was investigated using the disc diffusion assay. The ethyl acetate fraction showed the highest antimicrobial activity against gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus. However, the chloroform fraction had a higher antimicrobial activity against gram-negative Vibrio vulnificus than that of the extract and other fractions. Conclusions: The results show that the ethyl acetate fraction had a higher antioxidant as well as antimicrobial activity, than did the other samples. Therefore, the ethyl acetate fraction has potential application in the food industry.

Antioxidant activity and inhibitory effect on oxidative DNA damage of ethyl acetate fractions extracted from Cone of Red Pine (Pinus densiflora) were investigated to find utilization of Cone, by-product of Red Pine, thrown out after berry shatter, as a new natural plant resource. Cone from P. densiflora was extracted with methanol (MeOH) and separated to petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and water fraction. Among them, ethyl acetate fraction was used. The antioxidant activity was conducted by the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) radical, 2, 2'-Azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6 sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS) radical scavenging assay, Fe 2+ chelating assay and reducing power assay. The inhibitory effect on oxidative DNA damage was determined by DNA cleavage assay using φX-174 RF I plasmid. The results of DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activity at 200 ㎍/㎖ of extracts were 86.50% and 95.80% respectively, which were similar figures compared with L-ascorbic acid as control. Fe 2+ chelating activity was 77.96% and reducing power was 0.77 at 200 ㎍/㎖. Total phenolic component was 27.29±0.3 ㎎/g and Vitamin C content was 1.84±0.1 ㎎/g. Also ethyl acetate fraction from Cone has inhibitory effect, using φX-174 RF I plasmid on DNA cleavage assay. In conclusion, Cone, by-product of P. densiflora, showed high antioxidant activity and inhibitory effect on oxidative DNA damage. Therefore this study suggests Cone, useless by-product, can be developed as a new natural plant resource with lots of utilization such as an effective antioxidant, natural medicine, food, cosmetics and so on.

The purpose of this study was to estimate the growth promoting effects and improvement of antioxidant activity of the soybean sprouts treated with Chlorella sp. culture solution. The soybean sprout treated with 0.1% and 0.2% Chlorella sp. culture solution was significantly increased the length (more than 43.0%), the thickness (more than 0.5~0.7 mm), fresh weight (more than 2.9~3.7 g) compared to non-treated control in vitro. In organic soybean sprouts farm, the 0.2% chlorella culture solution applied to mass culture of soybean sprout and the fresh weight of soybean sprouts increased by more than 25% and the yield was very high as 598.33% compared to untreated control. In addition of sensory test, there is no fishy odor and better crunchy texture and nutty flavor for the treatment soybean sprouts compared to untreated soybean sprouts. Particularly, free-radical scavenging activity (DPPH) and superoxide dismutase activity (SOD) of the soybean sprouts were significantly increased more than 26.1% and 40.4%, respectively by treated with 0.1% and 0.2% Chlorella culture solution. Consequently, the treatment of chlorella culture solution to grow soybean sprouts is also promoting quality and antioxidant activity as well as promoting the growth of sprouts. Therefore, chlorella is considered to be worth as functional materials for high-quality sprouts grown.

In vitro and in vivo experiments using Achyranthis radix and Drynariae rhizoma extracts were conducted. Antioxidant properties were analyzed and the effects on bone, glucose and lipid metabolism were investigated. Drynariae rhizoma (64.67%) obtained higher DPPH radical scavenging activity compared to Achyranthis radix (19.03%). Similar results were obtained in the reducing power. No differences were observed on the ABTS radical scavenging ability and SOD. In contrast, Achyranthis radix (77.60%) has higher chelating ability compared to Drynariae rhizoma (46.21%). In vivo experiments revealed higher plasma TBARS in OVX-DR than in OVX-AR. Opposite result was seen in erythrocyte TBARS. Hepatic, nephritic and erythrocyte enzymes were considered for the antioxidant enzyme activities. GSH-Px and PON of hepatic enzymes were higher in OVX-AR. While the CAT and GR were higher in OVX-DR. SOD, GSH-Px, GR and PON of nephritic enzymes of OVX-DR were higher compared to OVX-AR. Almost similar values were obtained in CAT using both extracts. The OVX treated rats obtained higher CAT and GR in the erythrocyte enzymes compared to SHAM. The SOD of erythrocyte enzymes in OVX-DR was higher compared to OVX-AR. On the other hand, the GSH-Px was higher in OVX-AR.

Background : Platycodon grandiflorum radix used as a therapeutic agent for lung and respiratory diseases in traditional Korean medicine. The saponin and sugar content in P. grandiflorum root is dependent on the drying temperature and method. In this study, we investigated saponins and antioxidant contents in dried P. grandiflorum roots either not cut or cut to different lengths. Methods and Results : P. grandiflorum roots were either cut to 0.5, 1.0 or 2.0 ㎝ in length or left uncut. They were dried at 45℃ and the effect of antioxidant substances, antioxidant ability, and saponin content were investigated. P. grandiflorum roots rapidly dried out when cut to short lengths. The saponin contents (platycodin D, polygalacin D, and deapioplatycodin D) was highest in the uncut P. grandiflorum roots. When the cut lengths were long, the levels of polyphenolic compound increased. However, 2,2'-azinobis- 3-ethylbenzo-thiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activities were higher in the samples cut to shorter lengths. Conclusions : These results suggested that the saponin and antioxidant content of P. grandiflorum roots could be maximized by controlling the drying rate of the roots via adjustments to the root cutting length.

This study was conducted to clarify the antimicrobial effect, antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitory activities of the biological composition having the Phytolacca americana, and to enhance the natural materials utilization of foods and cosmetics. The antimicrobial activities of the different parts of P. americana were evaluated using the agar diffusion test. The antimicrobial activity of P. americana was relatively high in Malassezia furfur known as a skin fungi and Vibrio parahaemolyticus compared to Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis. However, the antimicrobial activity in Vibrio parahaemolyticus did not show at all parts of P. americana. Both the DPPH radical scavenging activity and ABTS radical scavenging activity have been increased with the higher concentration of methanol extract. In particular, leaf extract of P. americana exhibited the highest activity both ABTS radical scavenging activity and DPPH radical scavenging activity. The nitrite scavenging activity was decreased when the pH was changed from pH 1.2 to pH 6.0. The highest nitrite scavenging activity was exhibited from the methanol extract of fruit, followed by root, stem, and leaf at pH 1.2. However, the nitrite scavenging activity at pH of 6.0 was not almost detected. All plant parts of P. americana showed tyrosinase inhibitory activity. The highest activity was found in the stem, and followed by root, leaf, and fruit in order. These tyrosinase inhibitory activity was progressively increased in a concentration-dependent manner. In this experiment on the methanol extracts of different organ from P. americana, we confirmed that the extract of P. americana showed potent tyrosinase inhibitory activity. Taken together, we conjectured that the P. americana had the potent biological activities, therefore this plant having various functional components could be a good material for development into source of natural food additives and cosmetics