In this study, we investigated the variation in free sugars, amino acids, antioxidant activity, and anti-inflammatory activity of Solanum nigrum Linne based on harvest time. Major amino acids identified by HPLC analysis were proline, histidine, and serine. The highest content of total amino acids were found in S. nigrum aerial parts and roots harvested on July 10th and August 10th. Four kinds of free sugars (fructose, glucose, sucrose, maltose) were detected in S. nigrum, and the free sugar content varied significantly with harvest time. The fructose content of S. nigrum decreased with as harvest time increased. The total polyphenol content of S. nigrum was highest in those harvested on August 30th. The antioxidant activity of ethanol extract from S. nigrum collected at different harvest times were measured by DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging assays. The anti-inflammatory activity of these extracts were assayed via nitric oxide suppression in C6 glioma cells with a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory response. The anti-inflammatory activity and antioxidant effects were the highest in the extract from S. nigrum collected on August 30th. Good correlations were observed between antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities in ethanol extract of S. nigrum roots harvested on August 30th.

Thise study aimed to determine the optimum antioxidant extraction conditions of dried Gugija (Lycium chinensis Mill). To determine the operational parameters, including ethanol concentration (X1, 0~80%) and extraction time (X2, 1~5 hr), a response surface methodology was applied to monitor brown color intensity, total phenolic compounds, ABTS radical scavenging activity, and Fe2+ chelating activity. Coefficients of determinations (R2) of the models were 0.8486~0.9214 (p<0.05~0.1) in dependent parameters. Brown color intensity of Gugija extracts reached a maximum of 0.75 (OD in 420 nm) under extraction conditions of 2.88 hr in 78.10% ethanol. Total phenolic compounds reached a maximum of 2,355 μg under extraction conditions of 4.94 hr in 30.17% ethanol. ABTS radical scavenging activity was 13.83% at 4.61 hr and 16.21% ethanol. Fe2+ chelating activity showed a maximum of 58.54% under extraction conditions of 3.39 hr in 0.76% ethanol. Optimum extraction conditions (5 hr extraction in 15% ethanol) were obtained by superimposing the contour maps with regards to total phenolic compounds, ABTS radical scavenging activity, and Fe2+ chelating activity of dried Gugija. Maximum values of total phenolic compounds, ABTS radical scavenging activity, and Fe2+ chelating activity under optimum extraction condition were 2,397 μg, 15.62% and 54.78%, respectively.

This study was carried out to investigate the quality characteristics of fermented milk containing Rhus verniciflua seed (RVS) extracts (0.0%, 0.1%, 0.3% and 0.5%) and antioxidant activity of RVS extracts. The proximate composition of RVS was moisture (4.76%), crude ash (1.40%), crude fat (5.33%) and crude protein (11.10%). A total polyphenol content of 70% ethanol extract of RVS (554±2.64 mg/g) was higher than that of RVS water extract (145±3.47 mg/g). 70% ethanol extract (1103±6.42 mg/g) of RVS showed higher content in the total flavonoids (37±2.30 mg/g) and activities on DPPH free radical scavenging (73.23%) and ABTS free radical scavenging (83.47%) when compared with water extracted of RVS. The quality characteristics, such as pH, titratable acidity, and the number of lactic acid producing bacteria were not remarkably different between the fermented milk samples subjected to treatments with and without the addition of RVS extracts.

Background : Haskap berries commonly refer to fruits of Lonicera caerulea L., recognized by the Japanese aborigines as the “The elixir of life.”. Due to their recent arrival on the North American market, haskap berries have not yet been positioned among other berries and compared in terms of their phytochemical content. And haskap berries have higher ascorbic acid and anthocyanin content than other berries known for their health-promoting benefits, such as blueberries. However, no study has reported on the antioxidant and anti-cancer activity of Lonicera caerulea stem. The purpose of this study is to present the current research on the chemical content, antioxidant and anti-cancer activities of Lonicera caerulea stem. Methods and Results : The stem of Lonicera caerulea L. ware dried in the shade at room temperature and extracted with 100% methanol. The extract was suspended in deionized water and partitioned sequentially with n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl-acetate and butanol (water saturated BuOH) fractions. Antioxidant activities were measured by determination of antioxidants, DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl). Cell viability was determined by the MTT [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide] assay. All cell lines were purchased from the Korean Cell Line Bank (Seoul, Korea). All results were performed with three replications were processed statistically. By DPPH assay, the Lonicera caerulea L. the highest activity was obtained from the ethyl-acetate fraction (IC50=15.46 ㎍/㎖). By MTT assay, the chloroform fraction showed a significant growth inhibiting effect on MCF-7 (Human breast cancer, IC50=225.91 ㎍/㎖), COLO 205 (Human colon cancer, IC50=179.55 ㎍/㎖), but on AGS (Human stomach cancer) and other fractions it did not show effect. Conclusion : We demonstrated that Lonicera caerulea L. stem extract and fractions has antioxidant and antiproliferation activity in vitro. Further studies should identify the active constituents in Lonicera caerulea L stem to evaluate the potential in vitro antioxidant and antiproliferation activities of the extract.

Background : Garlic is one of the important vegetables and a source of natural anti-oxidants. This study was carried out to investigate the antioxidant activities including 2,2-diphenyl-1-picr yl-hydrazil (DPPH), 2,2'-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), reducing power (RP) and total polyphenol content (TPC) of A. ampel oprasum L. Methods and Results : DPPH, ABTS, FRAP, TPC, and RP were analyzed the extract of aerial plant part in 22 accessions of A. ampeloprasum by spectrophotometry mathod. A. tuberosum Rottler ex Spreng. was used as a control. DPPH was ranged from 0.35 to 3.06 ㎍ ASC ㎎-1 dw. ABTS and FRAP showed wide variation from 4.37 to 29.30 ㎍ Trolox ㎎-1 dw and 3.18 to 10.8 ㎍ ASC ㎎-1 dw, respectively. RP and TPC were ranged from 3.43 to 9.51 ㎍ GAE ㎎-1 dw, and 0.8 to 18.63 ㎍ ASC ㎎-1 dw, respectively. Cluster analysis of A. ampeloprasum germplasm was divided into two major groups. Group Ⅰ (7 accessions) characterized as higher antioxidant activities than the group Ⅱ (15 accessions) and had similar antioxidant activities with A. tuberosum as a control. FRAP value showed a significant strong positive correlation with DPPH (r = 0.868*) and ABTS activity (r = 0.826*). Principal component analysis showed that the first two principal components (PC1 and PC2) cumulatively explained 85.64 % of total variation. Conclusion : From the above results, we may suggest that A. ampeloprasum aerial parts might have useful as a new material for functional food.

Background : The objective of this study was to investigate antioxidant activities, inhibitory activities against heme induced colonic epithelial cell proliferations, anti-inflammatory activities and anthocyanin profiles in the anthocyanin rich fraction (ARFAM) from fruits of Aronia melanocarpa, where these are considered functional substances and available food coloring agents in Korea. Methods and Results : Anthocyanins were identified by reversed-phase C18 column chromatography and HPLC-DAD-ESI/MS analysis. To compare the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory capacity of Aronia melanocarpa berries, recognized for their high content of anthocyanins, isolation method was developed to obtain high-purity anthocyanins in the extract. Anthocyanin-rich fractions (ARFAM) enriched in anthocyanins were found to be potent strong inhibitory activity towards heme induced colonic epithelial cell proliferations are associated with an increased risk of colon cancer than acidic ethanol extract (AME). The immunomodulation properties were assessed in growth of both human B and T cells, its cytokines secretion such as IL-6 (interleukin-6) and TNF-α (tumor necrosis factor-alpha). AME enhanced interleukin-6 and reduced tumor necrosis factor-a production, whereas ARFAM only had a effect in increasing of IL-6 expression. Conclusion : These results demonstrated that there was no major relationship between the antioxidative and immunomodulation capacities of AME and ARFAM.

In this study, the antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitory activities of aqueous ethanolic extract from the immature fruits of Malus pumila cv. Fuji were evaluated. The antioxidant capacities of the extract was investigated employing radical scavenging assays using DPPH and ABTS+ radicals. The skin-whitening effect of M. pumila cv. Fuji extract was tested using mushroom tyrosinase assay. In addition, the total phenolic content was measured by a spectrophotometric analysis. All tested samples showed a dose-dependent radical scavenging and tyrosinase inhibitory activities. Among the tested samples, the ethyl acetate (EtOAc)-soluble portion from the immature fruits of M. pumila cv. Fuji was showed the significant DPPH and ABTS+ radicals scavenging activities. Also, the tyrosinase inhibitory activity of the ethyl acetate (EtOAc)-soluble portion from immature apples was higher than other solvent-soluble portion. These results suggest that unripe fruits of M. pumila cv. Fuji could be considered as a new valuable source of natural antioxidant and skin-whitening agents. Systematic investigation of immature fruits of Malus pumila cv. Fuji will be performed for the further development of its biological properties.

In this study, antioxidant activities and physicochemical properties of chocolate fermented with Lactobacillus plantarum CK10 were investigated. The pH level decreased from 5.26±0.02 to 3.98±0.06 during fermentation while titratable acidity increased from 5.36±0.19 to 13.31±0.34. The total polyphenol and flavonoid contents slightly increased during fermentation, but it was numerically negligible. Slight increase and decrease in the radical scavenging activities of chocolate, against DPPH-, ABTS-, and alkyl- radical, were observed during 32 hr of fermentation, but the changes were not statistically relevant. Composition ratios (% area by GC analysis) of lactic acid, xanthosine, and theobromine increased with fermentation time while hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and caffeine decreased after 32 hr of fermentation, in the order of xanthine (22.7%), theobrome (20.0%), lactic acid (14.9%), HMF (9.1%) and caffeine (9.0%). However, there was no remarkable changes in theobromine and caffeine contents in chocolate during fermentation.

The purpose of this study was to determine the content of phenolics and various anthocyanin compounds, and antioxidant and anticancer activities of the extracts from pomergranates, which were produced in two different regions including Goheung, Korea and California, USA. These pomergrantes were divided into juice, pericarp, and seed parts and each part was extracted with 95% methanol. Content of total phenolics [mg chlorogenic acid equivalents/kg DW] was highest in pericarp, followed by juice and seeds from pomergrantes in both regions. The anthocyanins identified in pomegranate fruit were cyanidin-3,5-diglucoside chloride (Cy3,5G), cyanidin-3-O-glucoside chloride (Cy3G), delphini din-3,5-di-O-glucoside chloride (Dp3,5G), delphinidin-3-O-glucoside chloride (Dp3G), pelargonidin- 3,5-di-glucoside chloride (Pg3,5G), and pelargonidin-3-glucoside chloride (Pg3G). Among these, cyanidin-3, 5-diglucoside chloride (Cy3,5G) was the major anthocyanin in California pomegranate fruit juice and Goheung pomegranate fruit pericarp. DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl radical) free radical scavenging activity was dose-dependently increased, and was higher in pericarp part than juice or seed parts from pomergrantes in both regions. By MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) assay, pericarp extracts from pomergrantes in both regions showed the highest anticancer activity, which was higher on Calu-6 for human pulmonary carcinoma than SNU-601 for human gastric carcinoma. Correlation between polyphenols and anticancer activity on Calu-6 was determined to be in the range of r2=0.8904 to 0.9706.

천연자원으로부터 항노화 화장품 신소재를 탐색하던 중, 국내 자생버섯의 일종인 붉은싸리버섯 자실체 추출물이 항산화 활성과 인체 호중구 엘라스타제 저해활성이 우수함을 확인하고 일련의 연구를 수행하였다. 붉 은싸리버섯 추출물의 DPPH 라디칼 소거활성은 붉은싸리버섯 추출물 500 μ g/mL 처리시 117.0 mg/mL (ascorbic acid 환산값)의 매우 우수한 소거활성을 나타냈다. Peroxy 라디칼 소거활성을 oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assay 를 통하여 측정한 결과 붉은싸리버섯 추출물 1, 10, 20 μ g/mL 처리 시, 각각 0.8, 5.2, 7.8 ORACRoo (trolox equivalents, 1 μ M)로 농도 의존적으로 높은 소거활성을 나타냈다. 뿐만 아니라 cellular antioxidant capacity를 DCF fluorescence intensity (% of control)로 조사한 결과에서도 붉은싸리버섯 추출물 20 μ g/mL 처리시 약 30% 이상 높은 항산화 활성을 나타냈다. Human neutrophil elastase 저해활성은 농도 의존적으로 저해활성을 나타냈으며 특히 에탄올 추출분획에서 ED50 값은 42.9 μ g/mL이 었다. 붉은싸리버섯 추출물은 Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis), Escherichia coli (E. coli), Candida albicans (C. albicans), Aspergillus oryzae (A. oryzae) 균주 모두에서 항균활성은 나타나지 않았다. 또한 염증성 cytokine인 interleukin-10 및 interferon-γ (IFN-γ)의 생산 또는 분비 조절에는 영향을 미치지 않았다. 이상 의 결과로 붉은싸리버섯 추출물은 항산화활성과 elastase 저해활성을 우수하여 피부에 자극이 없는 항노화 화장 품 조성물로 유용하게 사용될 수 있음을 확인하였다.

본 논문은 국내 적하수오 및 백하수오 추출물의 항산화 능 및 항균활성을 구명하기 위한 목적으로 진행하였다. 각 하수오의 열수, 에탄올, 부탄올 추출물에 대하여, 일반성분 을 분석한 후, 항산화능에 대해서는 총 페놀함량 및 DPPH 라디칼 소거능을 측정하였으며, 항균활성에 대해서는 Staphylococcus aureus 및 Propionibacterium acne에 대한 최소생육저해농도(minimum inhibitory concentration, MIC) 및 생육저해환을 통하여 평가하였다. 적하수오 및 백하수 오 부탄올 추출물의 총 페놀함량은 각각 1,212.6 및 1,454.5 mg/g GAE로 다른 유기용매 추출물에 비해 유의적으로 높 은 함량을 보였다. 이에 비해 DPPH 라디칼 소거능은 열수 추출물에 비해 에탄올 추출물(89.0%), 부탄올 추출물 (88.9%)이 유의적으로 높은 값을 나타내었다. MIC 측정 결과, 적·백하수오 에탄올 추출물만이 0.8 mg/mL로 S. aureus와 P. acne에 대해서 항균효과를 나타냈다. 디스크 확산법 측정 결과, 모든 유기용매 추출물이 5 mg/disc 농도 부터 생육저해환을 형성하였으며, 농도가 증가함에 따라 생육저해환의 크기도 증가하였다. 적하수오 및 백하수오 에탄올 추출물의 조사균주에 대한 생육저해완의 직경은 10 mg/mL 농도에서 각각 8.9 및 9.2 mm를 나타내, 추출물 중 가장 우수한 항균활성을 나타냈다. 본 연구는 하수오 추출물이 항산화 효과 뿐만 아니라 피부 건강과 관련된 세균에 대해 항균활성을 보여줌으로써, 하수오 추출물이 피부 건강을 위한 천연 유래의 기능성 화장품 소재로도 활용될 수 있는 잠재적 가능성을 제시하였다.

Background: The biological activities of Tradescantia pallida grown in Korea have not been well determined, thus the aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of using it as a medicinal plant. Methods and Results: To investigate the antioxidant activity, α-glucosidase inhibitory effect and antimicrobial activity of T. pallida, we performed the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging activity and reducing power assay. This assay for T. pallida leaf extract showed the highest antioxidant activity for the ethyl acetate fraction (RC50= 14.55 ± 0.16㎍/㎖ and Abs = 0.613 at 300㎍). Further, the ethyl acetate fraction exhibited higher α-glucosidase inhibitory effect with an IC50 value of 14.1 ± 0.1㎍/㎖ and showed antimicrobial activity against gram positive bacteria (minimum inhibitory concentration = 1,000㎍/㎖). Conclusions: The ethyl acetate fraction of the crude methanol extract of T. pallida showed remarkable antioxidant activity, α-glucosidase inhibitory effects and antimicrobial activity. These activities might be related to the flavonoid content in the T. pallida leaf extract.

히솝(Hyssopus officinalis)은 통화식물목 꿀풀과의 여러해살이풀로 방부제, 기침, 거담제 등 일반적으 로 방향족 허브와 약용식물로 사용되어왔다. 본 연구에서는 항산화 및 미백소재의 개발을 위해 히솝을 열수와 주정으로 추출하여 각 추출물의 in vitro 상에서의 항산화 효과 및 B16F10 melanoma 세포에서 멜라닌 생성 저해효과를 평가하였다. DPPH와 ABTS assay 시험법을 이용하여 항산화 효과를 측정한 결과, 히솝 추출물의 항산화 활성이 모두 농도 의존적으로 증가하였다. 또한 히솝 추출물은 tyrosianse 활성을 저해시켰으며, B16F10 세포에서 UVB로 증가된 활성산소와 α-MSH로 유도된 멜라닌 또한 감소시키는 효과를 보였다. 멜라 닌 생합성에 관여하는 유전자의 발현에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 RT-PCR을 실시한 결과 히솝 추출물에 의해 MITF, tyrosinase, TRP-2의 발현이 감소되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 결과에 따라 히솝 추출물은 미백개선을 위한 화장품 소재로서 이용 가능성이 높을 것으로 사료된다.

The purpose of this study was to measure the bioactivity and antioxidant activity of Orostachys japonicus A. Berger. Orostachys japonicus A. Berger have been known to contain functional materials such as kaempferol, hydroquinone, methyl gallate, quercetin, gallic acid etc. To identify the main functional materials of Orostachys japonicus A. Berger, the contents of flavonoid and phenol were measured. We extracted Orostachys japonicus A. Berger powder from four solvents such as chloroform:methanol (CM, 2:1, v/v), distilled water (DW), 70% methanol, 70% ethanol. After that, this study determined tannin, total phenol, flavonoid content, DPPH radical scavenging activity, ABTS radical scavenging activity, ferric reducing antioxidant power and reducing power of Orostachys japonicus A. Berger extracts and as results of comparing each extract. respectively. From the above results shows that antioxidant activity and bioactivity of Orostachys japonicus A. Berger extracts was higher in the order of 70% ethanol, 70% methanol, DW and CM (p<0.05). The results showed that antioxidant activity of Orostachys japonicus A. Berger extracts supposed to affect by the total phenol and flavonoid contents.

Background : Dioscorea quinqueloba(DQ) is a medicinal herb that is used as an alternative therapy for cardiovascular disease and various medical conditions. The objective of this study was to characterize the antioxidant activities of DQ. Methods and Results : The samples were extracted with Distilled water and analyzed for total flavonoid contents, polyphenol contents, DPPH radical scavenging activity, and ABTS radical scavenging activity. H9c2 cardiomyoblast cells were subjected to H2O2, to study the protective effect of DQ on cell viability, and ROS production. The total amounts of polyphenols and flavonoids, which indicate the antioxidant capabillity of water extracts from DQ were 27.21mg/g and 22.95mg/g, respectively. The DQ water extract showed highest antioxidant activity by DPPH and ABTS scavenging activities. The DQ water extract was protected cells against H₂O₂-induced cell death without any cytotoxicity, as determined by the MTT assay. The DQ water extract also was inhibiting production of intracellular ROS. Conclusion : These observations suggest that DQ can use potentially good natural antioxidant in daily life for possible health benefits.

The purpose of this study was to measure the antioxidant activity and bioactivity of black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa). The black chokeberry was known to contain many physiologically active substance, such as ascorbic acid, anthocyanin, quercetin. We extracted black chokeberry powder from four solvents such as chloroform:methanol(CM, 2:1, v/v), distilled water (DW), 70% ethanol, 70% methanol. After that, we determined anthocyanin, total phenol, flavonoid content, DPPH radical scavenging activity, ABTS radical scavenging activity, ferric reducing antioxidant power, reducing power and Nitrite scavenging activity of black chokeberry extracts and as results of comparing each extract. respectively. From the above results shows that antioxidant activity and bioactivity of black chokeberry extracts was the highest in 70% methanol (p<0.05). The results suggest that black chokeberry can be used as nutraceutical foods and natural antioxidant.

본 연구에서는 다양한 생리활성을 가진다고 알려져 있는 약용열매인 산수유, 오미자, 복분자 및 구기자 4종의 기능 성식품 소재로 활용하고자 혼합비율별로 추출한 열수 추출 물의 이화학적 특성 및 항산화 활성을 조사하였다. 약용열 매 혼합비율에 따른 열수 추출물의 pH는 3.22~3.52로 산성 을 나타내었으며, 당도는 M3이 3.20 °Brix로 다른 시료에 비해 낮았고 산도는 3.60~5.85%으로 오미자 혼합비율이 높은 구간에서 5.85%로 가장 높게 나타났다. 추출수율은 M2, M1, MS, M4 및 M3 순으로 나타났으며, 총 폴리페놀 및 플라보노이드 함량은 각각 14.54 및 5.65 g/100 g으로 복분자 혼합비율이 높은 추출물인 M3에서 가장 높은 값을 나타내었다. DPPH 및 ABTS radical 소거활성은 M3이 250~1,000 μg/mL 농도에서 25.80~86.09% 및 33.43~90.49% 로 가장 높게 나타났다. FRAP 및 환원력은 M3가 250~1,000 μg/mL 농도에서 각각 0.36~0.86 μM 및 0.21~0.96으로 가장 우수하였으며, 모든 혼합 열수 추출물에서 농도 의존적으 로 증가하였다.

본 연구에서는 기능성이 밝혀져 있는 여주 분말을 첨가 하여 쌀누룩을 제조하고 이 누룩을 이용하여 막걸리를 제조 하였다. 여주 분말-쌀누룩(BMP-RN)은 BMP를 0, 0.5, 1.0 및 2.0%로 쌀에 첨가하여 제조하였고, 막걸리 발효가 진행 되는 동안 발효 특성, 미생물 특성 및 항산화 특성을 확인하 였다. 막걸리 발효 중 pH는 담금 직후(발효 0일째) 각각 4.52(0% BMP-RN), 4.93(0.5%), 4.80(1.0%) 및 4.88(2.0%)에 서 발효 7일째 4.15, 4.30, 4.57 및 4.77로 감소하였고, 이에 상응하여 총산은 0.60~0.78%에서 1.18-1.42%로 증가하였 다. 가용성 고형분은 발효 초기(0일째) 2.2~4.4 oBrix에서 발효 종기(7일째)8.6~9.3 oBrix로 증가하였고 알코올 함량 은 발효 종기 13.0%로 증가하였다. 한편, 수용성 phenolics 함량은 발효 0일째 각각 0.92~1.41 mg/mL에서 발효 종기(7 일째) 1.85~2.48 mg/mL로 증가하였고 이에 상응하여 DPPH 와 ABTS 라디칼 소거활성 및 FRAP 환원력은 각각 발효 0일째 46.95~70.04%, 55.33~74.13% 및 0.629~1.243에서 발 효 7일째 54.98~83.4%, 70.34~92.39% 및 0.964~1.455로 증 가하였다. 여주 분말 첨가 막걸리가 여주 분말 무첨가 막걸 리(일반 막걸리)보다 수용성 phenolics 및 항산화 활성이 높았다. 이 결과로 여주-쌀누룩을 이용하여 기능성 막걸리 제조가 가능할 수 있을 것으로 판단되었다.

비단풀의 이용가치를 향상시키기 위해 추출용매에 따른 효율적인 추출방법을 제시하기 위하여 물, 에탄올, 메탄올 세 가지 용매별로 환류냉각 추출한 건조 비단풀 추출물의 항산화 특성을 비교 분석하였다. 수율은 메탄올, 에탄올 및 물 추출물이 각각 21.88%, 21.09% 및 20.63% 순으로 메탄올 추출물이 가장 높은 수율을 나타내었다. 메탄올 추 출물의 폴리페놀과 플라보노이드 함량은 g당 각각 273.25 mg/g, 20.05 mg/g으로 가장 높게 나타났으나 프로안토시아 니딘은 에탄올 추출물이 8.42 mg/g으로 다소 높은 경향을 나타내었다. DPPH 및 ABTS radical 소거활성은 메탄올 추 출물에서 높은 활성을 나타내었으나 환원력에서는 에탄올 추출물이 높은 활성을 보였다. 비단풀 추출물의 다양한 생 리활성 검z증을 위하여 효소실험을 실시하였으며 HMGCoA 저해활성의 경우, 양성대조군과 비교하였을 때 전체 적으로 높은 저해활성을 나타내어 콜레스테롤 개선 효과에 대한 가능성을 확인하였으며 물 추출물이 조금 더 높은 저해활성을 나타내었다. α-Glucosidase 및 xanthine oxidase 저해활성의 경우 비단풀 메탄올 추출물이 다른 용매 추출물 에 비하여 높은 저해활성을 보였다. 이러한 결과를 종합해 볼 때 비단풀 메탄올 추출물은 우수한 항산화 및 생리활성 을 나타내어 향후 천연 항산화제 및 기능성 소재로써의 활용 가치가 높을 것으로 판단된다.

본 연구는 선행 연구된 삼채뿌리의 뛰어난 영양성을 토 대로 기능성 식품소재로의 이용가능성을 확인하고 활용도 를 높이고자 국내산 및 미얀마산 삼채뿌리의 항산화 및 생리활성을 측정하였다. 삼채뿌리의 총 폴리페놀과 총 플 라보노이드 함량은 국내산 삼채뿌리가 각각 5.27 mgGAE/g, 0.35 mgQE/g, 미얀마산 삼채뿌리가 각각 4.80 mgGAE/g, 0.24 mgQE/g으로 국내산 삼채뿌리가 더 높은 함량을 나타 냈다. 삼채뿌리의 항산화력을 측정한 결과 DPPH 라디칼 소거능은 미얀마산이 더 높은 활성을 보였지만, ABTS 라디 칼 소거능과 Fe2+ 킬레이팅 활성, 환원력은 국내산이 더 높은 활성을 보였다. α-Glucosidase 저해활성은 국내산의 저해활성이 미얀마산 삼채뿌리의 저해활성보다 더 높았으 며 대조구인 acarbose에 비해서도 우수한 저해활성을 보였 다. Acetylcholinesterase 저해 활성을 측정한 결과, 50 mg/mL 농도에서 국내산 삼채뿌리가 51.44%로 44.33%의 저해활성을 보인 미얀마산 삼채뿌리보다 더 높은 저해활성 을 보였다. 본 연구를 통해 삼채뿌리 특히 국내산 삼채뿌리 는 높은 항산화 활성, α-glucosidase 및 acetylcholinesterase 저해 활성을 보여 혈당조절제, 치매예방 및 개선제로써의 활용가능성이 큰 것으로 확인되었으며, 이로써 기능성 식 품소재로의 활용이 증가될 것으로 판단된다. 하지만 향후 국내산 삼채의 우수성을 검증하기 위하여 여러 지역에서 재배된 삼채의 기능성 분석이 필요할 것으로 판단된다