건강한 삶에 대한 현대인의 관심이 나날이 고조되고 있으며, 이에 따라 노화와 질병의 예방에 효과가 있는 항산화제의 연구가 활발히 이루어지고 있다. 특히 천연물이나 식품을 소재로 한 식이성 항산화제에 대한 연구는 꾸준히 증가하고 있는 추세이며, 천연물의 소재나 연구 분야의 폭이 매우 넓다. 본 연구는 고들빼기의 기능성 식품으로서 이용 가능성을 검토하기 위하여 동결건조 후, 각각의 용매(에탄올, 메탄올, 물)로 추출한 샘플을 DPPH radical 소거능, 아질산염 소거능, 총 페놀함량, 유기산 및 미생물함량을 측정하였다. 고들빼기 추출물에 대한 DPPH radical 소거능은 대체로 추출농도가 높아질수록 증가하는 경향을 보였고, 메탄올로 추출한 80% 희석액으로 추출했을 때 DPPH radical 소거능이 약 76.3%로 가장 높게 나타났다. pH가 증가함에 따라 아질산염 소거능은 감소하였고, 메탄올로 희석한 시료가 pH 1.2에서 77.8%으로 가장 높았다. 총 페놀 화합물 함량은 에탄올로 추출한 100% 희석액에서 76.7 mg GAE/g으로 가장 높았다. 고들빼기 김치의 유기산은 젖산, 구연산 순으로 높게 검출되었다. 저장기간이 길어질수록 총균수는 줄어들고, 유산균수함량이 증가하였다. 이러한 결과로 볼 때 고들빼기는 폴리페놀 함량이 풍부하고, DPPH, 아질산염 소거효과를 보여, 기능성 소재로서의 활용이 가능하리라 생각된다.

The effect of roasting intensity and extraction time of coffee bean on the antioxidant activity of roasted ground coffee extract was investigated. Coffee was roasted at 185oC using a rotating fluidized bed roaster for 5.17 (medium roasting) and 6.00 (dark roasting) min, respectively. Both roasted coffees were extracted in 90oC hot water according to the increased extraction time. Until 20 min, an increase in extraction time significantly increased soluble solute, caffeine, brown color, and phenolic compound. The soluble solid and caffeine contents showed no significant difference among medium- and dark-roasted coffee extracts. The brown color intensity and free radical scavenging activity of dark-roasted coffee extract were higher than those of medium-roasted coffee. On the contrary, the total phenolic content of dark-roasted coffee extract was lower than that of medium-roasted coffee. The free radical scavenging activity of coffee extracts showed a positive correlation with brown color intensity, as well as total phenolic content.

본 연구는 다류의 항산화 활성과 항산화 물질 함량에 대한 조사연구를 목적으로 하였다. 총 99건의 다류에 대하여 DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl)의 자유라디칼소거에 대한 능력을 가지고 항산화 활성을 조사하였다. 항산화 활성은 차 시료 100 g당 아스코르빈산 당량의 mg(L-아스코르빈산 동등한 항산화 능력, AEAC)과 1회 제공량당 mg(자유라디칼 소거활성, FSC50)으로 나타냈고 시료추출액에서의 폴리페놀 함량은 Folin-Ciocalteu법으로, 플라보노이드의 함량은 Davis변법으로 측정하였고 Vitamin C는 HPLC법으로 분석하였다. AEAC 값은 마테차, 녹차, 홍차, 헛개차, 국화차, 우엉차에서 상대적으로 높은 항산화 활성을 보였다. 폴리페놀 물질은 차에서 자연스럽게 발생하는 중요한 항산화 물질로 홍차, 녹차 그리고 마테차에서 높은 함량을 나타냈다. 플라보노이드는 마테차, 홍차 그리고 마차에서, Vitamin C는 유자차와 녹차에서 높은 함량을 나타냈다. 유형별로는 침출차가 고형차나 액상차보다 높은 항산화 활성을 나타냈다. 연구결과, 다류에는 폴리페놀 함량과 항산화 활성사이에는 높은 상관관계가 있었고 플라보노이드와 항산화 활성사이에는 통계적으로 유의한 상관관계가 있었다. 즉, 다류의 항산화 활성은 폴리페놀에 의한 영향으로 확인되었다.

본 연구에서는 소양인, 태음인 그리고 소음인 지원자의 혈액으로부터 분리한 면역세포에서 한국, 일본 및 미국에서 재배한 생마늘(RG)과 증숙마늘(SG) 70% 에탄올추출물에 대한 면역활성과 항산화능을 탐색하였다. 70% 생마늘추출물(RGE)은 세포 증식율, NO와 TNF-α 생성능이 소음인에 가장 높았고, 태음인과 소양인 순으로 나타났다. 반면에, 증숙마늘 추출물(SGE)은 각 개인별 체질에 영향을 미치지 않으면서 생마늘 추출물보다 면역활성이 더 높았다. 뿐만 아니라 국가별로 재배한 생마늘 및 증숙마늘의 면역효능은 나라별로 차이가 있었으며 한국산이 가장 높은 면역활성을 나타내었고 일본산, 미국산 순으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 항산화 효능에서도 유사한 경향을 나타내었다.

Some bioactive peptides have been identified by activity-guided fractionation. However, it is difficult to prepare or synthesize enough amounts of active peptides for food ingredients and for animal or human trials. The objective of the present study was to prepare peptide fractions of sufficient amounts with high antioxidant activity which could be applied to the food and animal model. Oyster hydrolysate was fractionated the basis of the amphoteric nature of sample peptides by preparative isoelectric focusing (autofocusing). To monitor the fractionation of peptides by autofocusing, amino acid analysis of the autofocusing fractions was performed. Each autofocusing fraction was evaluated by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and hydroxyl (OH) radical scavenging activities, oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC), and Fe 2+ chelatingassays. More than 40% of the peptides were distributed between Fr. 4 and 7 (pH<5.0). Approximately 16% of the peptides were recovered in basic fractions (pH>10.0; Fr. 9-10). 11 % of peptides were recovered in the neutral fraction (6.0<pH<7.0; Fr. 8). The peptides in the acidic and basic fractions are characterized by a higher content of acidic and basic amino acids, respectively. Acidic fraction showed higher ORAC values than crude oyster hydrolysate. Also, the acidic fraction showed high DPPH and OH radical scavenging activity. On the other hand, basic fraction showed higher chelating ability than crude oyster hydrolysate. In the present study, oyster peptide fractions of large-scale with high antioxidant activity were successfully fractionated by autofocusing for food additives and animal trials.

The aim of this study is to assess the replacement effect of black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) used in red-pepper paste seasoning with vinegar. Red-pepper paste seasoning with aronia and vinegar was prepared by mixing red pepper paste, aronia juice or vinegar, sugar and honey, and then aronia juice (J) was added to 0% (C), 50% (A1) and 100% (A2) by replacing the vinegar. As a result, the brightness of the prepared gochujang was decreased with increasing the level of the aronia juice. Total sugar and salinity of C, A1, and A2 showed a significant increase (p<0.05) in compared with that of aronia juice, 24.42 mg/mL and 1.11%, respectively. Also, pH level showed significantly increase with increasing the content of the juice (p<0.05). However, total acidity was decreased with increasing the level of the juice (p<0.05) and A2 (6.55%) especially was lower than the juice, 8.06%. Meanwhile, the total polyphenols were increased with increasing the content of the juice at gochujang samples (p<0.05) and the polyphenols content of the aronia juice was the highest at all samples (p<0.05). The total anthocyanins were also increased with increasing the level of the juice (p<0.05). Antioxidant activity measured by DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging rate was the highest at the aronia juice (p<0.05). Consequently, the result of antioxidant activity of red-pepper paste seasoning with aronia suggested that aronia can be used as a substitute of vinegar in red-pepper paste seasoning with vinegar.

The interest in the role of antioxidants in human health has prompted research in the fields of food science and horticulture to assess fruit and vegetable antioxidants such as ascorbic acid, anthocyanin, flavonoid, phenolic compounds, and total antioxidant activity. Free radicals have been known to cause degenerative diseases: cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and brain dysfunction. In this study, five cultivars of blueberries (Nelson, Duke, Bluejay, Toro, and Eliot) were harvested in two different maturity stages (unripe and ripe) to evaluate antioxidant activities and anti-dementia activities. Total phenolics and flavonoids of blueberries inthe ripe stage were higher than those in the unripe stage; alsothe total anthocyanin contentswere much higher in ripe fruits thanin unripe fruits. Antioxidant activities of ripen blueberries were greater than unripe fruits, especially; ‘Nelson’ and ‘Toro’ were higher than other cultivars. Total antioxidant activity was highly correlated with total flavonoids (r=0.8568) and phenolics (r=0.9637). However, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) inhibition of blueberries showed that unripe fruits were significantly higher than ripe fruits. In conclusion, there were several differences in antioxidant activities and anti-dementia activities of blueberry depending on fruit cultivars and the maturity stage at harvest. Therefore, unripe fruits also have potential health promoting bioactive compounds as a functional foodingredient.

This study was carried out to investigate the antioxidant activities, total phenol, and flavonoid contents of 70% methanol, 70% ethanol, and chloroform-methanol (CM, 2:1, v/v) extracts from garlic (Allium sativum L.) peels. Antioxidant activity was evaluated by DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radical and ABTS [2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6- sulfonic acid) diammonium salt] radical scavenging activity, β-carotene bleaching assay, and ferric reducing antioxidant power. Total phenol and flavonoid were in a range of 32.59-63.05 mg CAE/g, 5.26-9.22 mg QE/g, respectively. Total phenol and flavonoid were predominant with the values of 63.05±0.20 mg CAE/g and 9.22±0.17 mg QE/g in 70% ethanol extract. Additionally, 70% ethanol extract also displayed the strongest antioxidant activity followed by 70% methanol extract and CM extract in all assays. These results showed that garlic peel can be used as natural antioxidant in nutraceutical preparations to prevent human diseases.

땅콩을 발아시켜 새싹으로 키우게 되면 땅콩에 함유되어 있는 resveratrol과 asparagine 성분이 크게 증가된다는 보고가 있다. 이러한 사실을 바탕으로 땅콩새싹 추출물을 이용한 숙취해소음료를 개발하였 다. 본 연구에서는 땅콩새싹 추출물을 이용한 숙취해소 음료가 항산화 및 알코올분해효소 활성에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위해서, 총 페놀 함량과 DPPH radical 소거활성 및 ADH와 ALDH 효소활성을 in vitro 및 in vivo 실험을 통하여 확인하였다. in vitro 실험결과 총 페놀 함량과 DPPH radical 소거활성에 있 어서는 두 가지 모두 땅콩새싹 숙취해소음료가 제품A보다는 약 6배, 제품B보다는 약 2배 정도로 높은 활성을 보였으며, ADH와 ALDH 효소활성은 제품A 보다 각각 약 40배와 약 7배 정도로 높게 나타났으 며, 제품B 보다는 약 20배와 약 2배 정도로 높게 나타났다. in vivo 실험을 통한 혈중 알코올농도는 시 간이 경과함에 따라 빠르게 감소하는 경향을 보였고, 아세트알데히드는 시간이 경과함에 따라 대조군에 비하여 빠르게 분해되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 따라서 땅콩새싹을 이용한 숙취해소 음료는 시중에 판 매되고 있는 숙취해소음료와 비교해 볼 때 항산화 및 알코올분해효소 활성에 효과적이라 판단된다.

We evaluated the antioxidant properties of adzuki beans and the quality characteristics of sediment using various cultivation methods. There were significant differences in total polyphenol and flavonoid contents in beans grown using different methods of cultivation (p<0.05). Also, DPPH and ABTS radical-scavenging activities were significantly different depending on cultivation method (p<0.05). The sediment yield before drying of Chungju-pat, Hongeon, and Arari was 296.64~339.01, 271.36~282.24, and 268.21~292.32%, respectively, and the sediment yield after drying was 71.68~85.41, 77.90~85.19, and 74.15~78.65%, respectively. The L-value of Chungju-pat and Arari sediments revealed a significant difference given different cultivation methods (p<0.05), but Hongeon sediment did not show a significant difference. There was a significant difference in the a- and b-value of adzuki bean sediments cultivated using different methods (p<0.05). The particle size of Chungju-pat, Hongeon, and Arari sediments was 66.21~98.80, 61.62~97.07, and 82.96~106.71 μm, respectively, and all were significantly different depending on cultivation method (p<0.05). There were also significant differences in the water absorption index, water solubility index, and swelling power when different cultivation methods were used (p<0.05).

Black tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) is known to have more β-carotene, lycopene, and vitamin C than general redcolored tomatoes. In this study, we evaluated the quality properties, antioxidant activities and sensory characteristics of black tomato cookies. Cookies were prepared by replacing 0, 1, 3, 5, and 7% of flour with black tomato powder. Density of black tomato cookies tended to be decreased between control (1.20) and 3% added groups (1.12). pH value was decreased from control (6.66) to 7% added group (5.16). Spread factor and loss rate were increased with increasing amounts of black tomato powder. Hardness was gradually increased from 107.77 g/cm2 in control to 170.50 g/cm2 in 7% added group. Color measurement indicated that L-value (brightness) was highest in control (70.46) and lowest in 7% added group (45.23); whereas, a-value (redness) increased while b-value (yellowness) tended to decrease with increasing amounts of black tomato powder. Total polyphenol contents and DPPH radical scavenging activities were directly proportional to the amount of black tomato powder. Consumer preference scores in color and flavor of black tomato powder added group were higher than those of control. Characteristic strength test was not significantly different among the groups. Overall, the results indicated that adding 5% black tomato powder is desirable for making black tomato cookies.

Red raspberry (Rubus crataegifolius) is a well-known fruit with excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-cancer resources containing bioactive phenolic acids, terpenoids, glucosinolates, and glycosides. The aim of our study is to investigate the effect of red raspberry cookies on quality characteristics and antioxidant activities. Cookies were prepared adding different concentrations of red raspberry powder (0, 5, 10, 20, 30, and 50% to the flour weight). The bulk density, pH, spread ratio, loss rate, leavening rate, color, hardness of dough, and cookies were investigated. As a result, the pH of the dough, leavening and loss rate, and L- and b-value of the cookies are significantly decreased with increasing levels of red raspberry powder (p < 0.05). On the other hand, spread ratio, a-value, and brix of the cookies are significantly increased with increasing levels of red raspberry powder (p < 0.05). Total phenol compounds and FRAP assay are significantly increased with increasing levels of red raspberry powder (p < 0.05). Based on the overall observation, red raspberry cookies with 10-20% Rubus crataegifolius powder is recommended to take advantage of its functional properties with consumer acceptability.

In Korea, yam with thermal treatment is widely used to produce tea and beverage, which appeals to all age groups. To better understand the antioxidative activity of thermal treatment yam (Dioscorea batatas DECNE.), n-butanol and ethyl acetate extracts were evaluated with different antioxidant testing system. Their antioxidant activities, including ABTS [2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt] radical scavenging activity, DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radical scavenging activity, reducing power, and ferric reducing antioxidant power as well as total phenol contents were assessed in vitro. Results showed ethyl acetate extract (51.63±2.51 mg CAE/g) possessed similar total phenol content compared with n-butanol extract (53.93±1.00 mg CAE/g). Ethyl acetate extract also exhibited similarly stronger antioxidant activity compared with n-butanol extract apart from ABTS radical scavenging activity assay.

This study aimed at evaluating the antioxidant activity of raw yam (Dioscorea batatas DECNE.) extracted by n-butanol and ethyl acetate. The antioxidant activities, including ABTS [2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt] radical scavenging activity, DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radical scavenging activity, reducing power, and ferric reducing antioxidant power as well as total phenol contents were studied in vitro. Results showed ethyl acetate extract (111.88±0.66 mg CAE/g) possessed higher total phenol content than n-butanol extract (78.68±0.58 mg CAE/g). Ethyl acetate extract exhibited stronger antioxidant activity compared with n-butanol extract apart from reducing power assay.

Edaravone (Eda) is a potent scavenger of inhibiting free radicals including hydroxyl radicals (H2O2). Reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as H2O2 can alter most kinds of cellular molecules such as lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, cellular apoptosis. In addition, oxidative stress from over-production of ROS is involved in the defective embryo development of porcine. Previous study reported that Eda has protective effects against oxidative stress-like cellular damage. However, the effect of Eda on the preimplantation porcine embryos development under oxidative stress is unclear. Therefore, in this study, the effects of Eda on blastocyst development, expression levels of ROS, and apoptotic index were first investigated in preimplantation porcine embryos. After in vitro fertilization, porcine embryos were cultured for 6 days in PZM medium with Eda (10 μM), H2O2 (200 μM), and Eda+H2O2 treated group, respectively. Rate of blastocyst development was significantly increased (P<0.05) in the Eda treated group compared with only H2O2 treated group. And, we measured intracellular levels of ROS by DCF-DA staining methods and investigated numbers of apoptotic nuclei by TUNEL assay analysis is in porcine blastocyst, respectively. Both intracellular ROS levels and the numbers of apoptotic nucleic were significantly decreased (P<0.05) in porcine blastocysts cultured with Eda (10 μM). More over, the total cell number of blastocysts were significantly increased (P<0.05) in the Eda-treated group compared with untreated group and the only H2O2 treated group. Based on the results, Eda was related to regulate as antioxidant-like function according to the reducing ROS levels during preimplantation periods. Also, Eda is beneficial for developmental competence and preimplantation quality of porcine embryos. Therefore, we concluded that Eda has protective effect to ROS derived apoptotic stress in preimplantation porcine embryos.

The antioxidant capacities, total phenolic contents (TPC), and total quercetin contents (TQC) of a red (Chenjujuck), a yellow (Sunpower), and a white (Grasier) onion cultivar were determined in this study. Onion was separated into edible portion and dry skin. In the case of edible portion, the yellow onion had the highest antioxidant activity, followed by the red onion. The white onion showed neither antioxidant activity nor quercetin compounds. On the other hand, the dry skin of the red onion showed higher antioxidant activity than yellow onion skin. The white onion skin had slight antioxidant activity, low TPC, and no quercetin compounds. In addition, the flavonoid compounds of the edible portion and dry skins of these colored onions were analyzed by UFLC(ultra-fast liquid chromatography). The major compounds were quercetin 3,4-diglucoside and quercetin 4- glucoside in yellow and red onion edible portion, whereas the major compounds in yellow and red onion skins were quercetin 4- glucoside, quercetin, and quercetin 3,4-diglucoside.

This study aimed to investigate antioxidant activities from 11 forest plants, and determine their total phenolics, flavonoids and proantocyanidins contents. In addition, the antioxidant activities were correlated with antioxidant compounds. Among the samples, Cornus officinalis, Castanea crenata, Lindera erythrocarpa, Carpinus laxiflora and Pourthiaea villosa showed significantly higher 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) (IC50=21.12~28.93 μg/mL) and 2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothia zoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) (IC50=28.18~52.55 μg/mL) radical scavenging ability with reducing power (IC50=59.91~93.64 μg/mL) than other plants; and C. crenata, L. erythrocarpa and Rubus coreanus showed strong nitric oxide (NO) inhibition activity (≥60%). In addition, L. erythrocarpa, C. laxiflora and P. villosa showed higher oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) values (≥1,100 μM TE/g sample) than other samples. High total phenolic contents were observed in C. crenata (429.11 mg GAE/g), L. erythrocarpa (437.11 mg GAE/g), C. laxiflora (408.67 mg GAE/g) and P. villosa (404.11 mg GAE/g). The DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activity with reducing power were significantly correlated with total phenolic contents (R2=0.71~0.79), but total phenolic contents were not correlated with NO inhibition and ORAC (R2=0.35~0.43). Therefore, these results suggested that C. officinalis, C. crenata, L. erythrocarpa, C. laxiflora and P. villosa are potential natural antioxidative candidate ingredients.

Consumers have recently shown great interest in organic foods since they are considered to have higher antioxidant activity compared to conventionally farmed foods. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the general characteristics of organic and conventional spinach, such as length, weight, color, moisture contents, and antioxidant capacity based on ABTS radical scavenging activity, total phenol, and flavonoid contents. Spinach that was used in this study was grown conventionally and organically in Po-Hang, Korea. As the results, conventional spinach showed higher values for length, weight (p<0.001), and moisture content (p<0.05). For antioxidant capacity, organically grown spinach showed higher antioxidant activity than the conventional group based on total phenol and flavonoid contents, but only total flavonoid content was significantly different (p<0.05). For ABTS radical scavenging activity, the conventional group showed a slightly higher capacity, but the difference was not significant. Thus, the organic farming system in spinach showed similar or slightly higher antioxidant activities.