This study was conducted to provide basic data on the antioxidant activity, inhibition of adipocyte differentiation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production of a mixture of Brassica juncea extract (BJE) and fermented black rice fraction (BRF). We investigated the total phenol content, total flavonoid content, antioxidant effects (DPPH radical scavenging, ABTS radical scavenging, reducing power, FRAP and ORAC assay) and anti-obesity activity of the mixture in 3T3-L1 cells. Our results showed that the total phenol and flavonoid content increased with increasing BRF mixture ratio. The antioxidant activity increased as the BRF mixture ratio increased. In addition, BJE and BRF mixtures did not show any cytotoxicity during the 3T3-L1 differentiation period. During adipocyte differentiation, BJE and BRF mixtures significantly inhibited lipid accumulation and ROS production compared to the control group. These results warrant further experiments to develop an anti-obesity functional food using a mixture of BJE and BRF.

본 연구는 십자화과 채소인 갓(Brassica juncea) 추출물 을 이용하여 지표성분인 sinigrin의 함량을 분석하고, 내분비계 교란물질 환경호르몬인 비스페놀 A (BPA)로 분화를 유도한 3T3-L1 전구지방세포에서 갓 추출물과 sinigrin 처 리에 대한 지방세포 분화 및 활성산소종(ROS) 생성 억제, 지방 생성 전사인자(PPARγ, C/EBPα, aP2)의 단백질 발현 감소 효능을 평가하였다. 연구 결과에 따르면 HPLC를 이용하여 측정한 갓 추출물 중 sinigrin의 함량은 21.27±0.2 mg/g 인 것으로 나타났다. BPA로 유도된 3T3-L1 전구지방세포에 서 XTT assay 결과 sinigrin 180 μM 및 갓 추출물 300 μg/ mL 농도에서 세포 독성을 보이지 않았으며, 지방세포 분화과정 중 세포 내 지방 축적량과 ROS 생성량을 비교하였을 때 갓과 sinigrin을 처리한 지방세포의 경우 지방축 적량 및 ROS 생성량 모두 유의적으로 감소시키는 것으로 나타났다. 또한, 갓 추출물 및 sinigrin을 처리하였을 때 지 방세포 분화를 조절하는 전사인자 PPARγ, C/EBPα 및 aP2 의 발현이 억제됨을 확인하였다. 이 결과를 통해 갓은 환 경호르몬 비스페놀 A로 유도된 지방세포 내 지방 축적 억제와 더불어 ROS 저감에 효과적으로 작용함을 확인하였다. 향후 sinigrin을 함유한 갓은 BPA로 인한 지질 대사 장애를 예방하는 천연물 유래 기능성 식품 소재로 활용할 가능성이 높은 것으로 기대되며, 추가로 임상 연구 및 작용기전 입증을 위한 in vivo 모델에서의 후속 연구가 진 행되어야 할 것으로 사료된다.

This study was carried out to select the suitable and high leaf yielding broadleaf mustard genotypes for the mid-hill conditions of Nepal. We evaluated seven germplasms of broadleaf mustard (Brassica juncea var. rugosa (L.) Czern.) namely, ‘HRDBLM001’, ‘HRDBLM004’, ‘HRDBLM007’, ‘HRDBLM009’, ‘HRDBLM010’, ‘Marpha Chauda Pat’, and ‘Khumal Chauda Pat’ in the field of the National Horticulture Research Centre, Khumaltar under Nepal Agricultural Research Council during the winter season of two consecutive years, 2019 and 2020. The germplasms were collected from the local diversity centres in the country. The experiment was laid out in the Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) in three replications per treatment. Seeding was done in September, and 28-day-old seedlings were transplanted in the field. The results obtained from the two consecutive seasons revealed that plant vigour was found to be greater in ‘HRDBLM010’ and ‘Khumal Chauda Pat’ (4.7 in the 1 to 5 scale score). The highest leaf weight (65.1 g) was found in ‘HRDBLM010’, followed by ‘HRDBLM007’ (45.6 g) and ‘Khumal Chauda Pat’ (40.9 g). The highest number of leaves was produced by ‘HRDBLM004’ (50 leaves per plant), while leaf weight per plant was the highest in ‘HRDBLM010’ (691.1 g per plant) followed by ‘HRDBLM004’ (535.4 g per plant). Genotype ‘HRDBLM010' produced the highest leaf yield (54.52 MT ha-1), followed by 'HRDBLM004' (44.28 MT ha-1) and ‘HRDBLM007’ (41.65 MT ha-1). Thus, these three germplasms showed superiority among the seven tested germplasms and they could be recommended for cultivation in the mid-hill conditions of Nepal.

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the quality characteristics of Brassica juncea cultivated in Jeongseon (BJJ), South Korea. We analyzed the nutritional components and antioxidant activity of BJJ. As a result of the free sugar analysis, the contents of glucose and fructose in BJJ were 0.29±0.02 g/100 g and 0.10±0.00 g/100 g, respectively. The major fatty acids were palmitic acid, octadecenoic acid and stearic acid. The palmitic acid was the highest at 31.22% of all fatty acids. The major minerals were identified as Ca, P, K, Mg and Na. The contents of vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C and vitamin E in BJJ were 0.02±0.00 mg/100 g, 0.087±0.01 mg/100 g, 0.02±0.00 mg/100 g, 0.56±0.06 mg/100 g and 0.20±0.03 mg α-TE/100 g, respectively. As a result of the free amino acid analysis, total amino acid contents in BJJ were 2,801.21±115.38 mg/100 g. L-proline content was the highest (744.30±119.06 mg/100 g) in BJJ. BJJ extract inhibits reactive oxygen species production in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Also, BJJ extract exhibits a protective effect on oxidative stress in H2O2-induced human dermal fibroblast. These results indicate that BJJ comprises various valuable nutrients which can be used as functional food ingredients.

김치가 세계 5대 건강식품으로 선정되어 세계인의 주목을 받게 되면서 갓의 수요도 점점 증가하고 있어 다양한 갓품종의 육성이 절실히 요구되는 실정이다. 그러나 아직 품종보급 체계가 미흡하여 자가 채종에 의한 자식약세현상, 순도저하, 상품의 불균일 등의 문제점이 발생하고 있다. 본 실험에서는 갓의 F1 품종 육성체제를 갖추기 위하여 유전자원으로 수집한 갓의 순계분리와 자식계통의 육성, 웅성불 임인자의 도입을 통하여 고품질의 갓을 육성하기 위하여 각 조합을 공시하여 조합능력을 검정하고(인도자사이×고흥담양)조합과 (분리 MS 유기계-MS910×일본 적자색갓 8×강화갓 9) 분리계 조합이 우수하다고 판단되어 양친으로 선발하였다. PCR(Polymerase Chain Reaction)과 염기서열 분석을 통해 CMS type을 확인해 본 결과, MS계통 MSLS와 MSLC는 갓에서 보고된 orf263, orf220 및 orf288 CMS 유전자를 미토콘드리아 DNA에 포함하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 최종적으로 생산력검정 및 농가 실증시험을 실시하였다.

Nutritional composition and physicochemical properties changes in mustard leaf kimchi were investigated during fermentation of up to 3 months. The pH decreased, and the titratable acidity gradually increased according to increase of fermentation periods. Fructose and glucose were the major free sugars in mustard leaf kimchi, and their amounts were significantly decreased with fermentation periods (p<0.05). Lactic acid content showed a significant increase with maximum increase at 3 months. All types of kimchi contained 20 amino acids, but the content of most amino acid fluctuated during fermentation. Except for K and Zn, the content of other ingredients including Ca, Fe, Mg, Na, Se were the highest in kimchi fermented for 2 months. The unsaturated fatty acid of mustard leaf kimchi was higher than that of saturated fatty acid, and total fatty acid of kimchi significantly decreased after 2 months (p<0.05). Most vitamin contents showed a tendency to decrease with fermentation, in particular, vitamin B complex except for B2 significantly decreased after 3 months (p<0.05). The results provide fundamental data for determining the appropriate fermentation period to improve the quality of kimchi.

Nutritional and physicochemical changes of mustard leaf kimchi were examined during fermentation periods up to 3 months. As the fermentation processed, pH decreased, and titratable acidity gradually increased. The crude ash and protein contents increased during fermentation, but crude lipid content was significantly reduced from 5.97 to 5.07%. Crude fiber and carbohydrate showed no distinct changes. Dietary fiber contents were slowly changed between control and 1 month fermentation sample, and were maintained thereafter. The major free sugars of mustard leaf kimchi were fructose and glucose, and the amount of them were significantly decreased at the end of fermentation stage. Lactic acid showed a dramatic increase and reached its maximum at 3 months. All kimchi contained 20 amino acids; in particular, glutamic acid was the highest in mustard leaf kimchi. Amino acid contents fluctuated during fermentation. Except for calcium and selenium, the content of other ingredients (Fe, K, Mg, Na, and Zn) increased with prolonged fermentation time. Fermentation promotes a significant increasing in the content of linoleic acid and DHA. The highest antioxidant vitamins (β-carotene, tocopherol) contents were determined at mustard leaf kimchi fermented for 2 months. The results will provide fundamental data for proposing an appropriate fermentation periods to promote quality of kimchi

This study was conducted to examine the effect of mustard root on the shelf life of kimchi. Ethanol extract was prepared from the mustard root (Brassica juncea) and antimicrobial activities were examined against Lactobacillus plantarum and Leuconostoc mesenteroides which are the representative lactic bacteria in kimchi. Growth of lactic bacteria were inhibited by ethanol extract from mustard root and the growth time of Leuconostoc mesenteroides was delayed more than 24 hours compared with that of Lactobacillus plantarum. Also, the fermentative and sensory characteristics of kimchi with mustard root were evaluated during fermentation at 10℃. The pH and acidity was lower than that of the control kimchi and the fermentation period was retarded in proportion to the increase in mustard content. The total numbers of microorganism and lactic bacteria in the control kimchi were higher than those in kimchi with mustard root during fermentation. Leuconostoc sp. in the initial stage of growth was more inhibited than Lactobacillus sp. While the pH of kimchi were in the initial stage, the sensory evaluation score for savory flavors of the kimchi with mustard root was lower than that of control due to bitterness and pungency. But when the pH of kimchi reached the optimum stage, the scores for texture and savory flavor of kimchi with mustard root were higher than that of the control. Then overall quality score for kimchi with mustard root increased as bitterness decreased.

We sought to study the qualities and scientific benefits of Dongchimi, a traditional Korean food. We compared and analyzed ingredients used for the appearance and storability of dongchimi - honggot (Brassica juncea czerniak et coss), cockscomb (Celosia cristata L.), and beet Beta vulgaris L.). We specifically examined the antioxidative and antibacterial activity of pigments from extracts of these ingredients. Distilled water (H2O) and 1% citric acid were used to safely extract pigments. The antioxidative activity of the pigments was then measured for total phenolic compounds, SOD (Super Oxide Dismutase), and EDA (Electron Donation Ability) by DPPH. The antibacterial activity of was also assessed by a Paper disc solution. Our results show that the pigments had sufficient antioxidative activity and had antibacterial properties against Gram positive and negative bacteria. In particular, Cockscomb (used for enhancing color) contained the highest amount of polyphenol compounds and had the most efficient antioxidative activity.

This study was conducted to develop a method to change the color of traditional Dongchimi using natural dyes to meet changing consumer demands. It was intended to improve the manufacturing process ability for color Dongchimi, and the best optimum extraction solvent and method from the natural dyes were proven to be confirmed and valid. The extraction process was evaluated using different solvents including distilled water, 20% ethyl alcohol, and 1% citric acid, and the quantity of the extracted anthocyanin was then measured based on the absorbance. The greatest absorbance was observed when 1% citric acid was used. Based on these findings, it would be most efficient to allow the traditional Dongchimi to produce citric acid naturally instead of using artificial additives during its production. Celosia cristata L. was extracted in its largest quantity when reacted with 20% ethyl alcohol. Therefore, instead of applying Celosia cristata L. to Dongchimi as the sub-ingredient during the preparatory stage, it will be more efficient to use Celosia cristata L. as the fractional ingredient in order to first extraction.

돌산갓의 독특한 향미와 잠재된 항균성을 김치의 맛과 저장성 향상에 이용하기 위한 기초자료로서 갓의 myrosinase를 분리 정제하여 그 특성을 밝히고, 갓김치 숙성 중 myrosinase 활성도 변화를 측정하였다. 갓의 myrosinase를 DEAE Sephadex, chromatofocusing 및 Con A Sepharose column chromatography에 의해 정제한 결과 비활성은 7107배 증가하였고 수율은 18.8%였다. 정제된 효소의 최적 pH는 5.9였으며, 등전점은 4.6, 분자량은 약 129 kD, Km은 0.206 mM, Vmax는 2.039 μM·min-1·mg protein-1로 나타났다. 또한 myrosinase의 activator인 ascorbic acid는 0.6 mM에서 최대 효소활성을 보이다가 그 이후는 점차 효소활성의 감소를 보여 2.0 mM 이상의 농도에서는 효소활성을 거의 완전히 상실시켰다. 갓김치의 저장 중 myrosinase 활성 변화를 측정한 결과 김치 제조 직후에 약 70 nmol/min/mg protein이던 것이 20℃에서 3일 이상 저장으로 급격히 그 활성을 잃어 4일 후에는 50% 이상의 활성을 손실하고 10일 후에는 거의 활성이 없었다.

To furnish basic data for the utilization of leaf mustard as a raw material of salted and fermented vegetable food, the contents of carotenoids and chlorophylls of Dolsan Leaf Mustard(DLM) were investigated. Total carotenoid content of DLM was 4.75 mg%, and the compositions were β-carotene(80.91%), lutein(13.07%), lutein epoxide(3.93%). The contents of chlorophyll a and b were 4.1 and 1.5 mg%, and leaf was 7.4- and 8.1-fold, respectively, higher than leaf stalk. The ratios of chlorophyll a/b in leaf (2.7:1) and leaf stalk(3.0:1) were similar to those of other vegetables.

The composition of isothiocyanates in Dolsan leaf mustard was investigated. Five major volatile isothiocyanates detected in leaf mustard were sec-butyl isothiocyanate, allyl isothiocyanate, 3-butenyl isothiocyanate, n-hexyl isothiocyanate and β-phenylethyl isothiocyanate. In both leaf and leaf stalk allyl isothiocyanate and 3-butenyl isothiocyanate were the most abundant. The compositional difference of isothiocyanates between leaf and leaf stalk was that n-hexyl and β-phenylethyl isothiocyanates were present more in leaf than leaf stalk.

탈지 겨자박으로 부터 유리페놀산, 에스터형 및 불용성페놀산을 추출하여 식용대두유 기질에서 항산화 효과를 0.02%(w/w)의 BHA, BHT의 항산화 효과를 비교하였는바 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 각 기질과 대조구를 에서 25일간 저장하면서 매5일간 과산화물가, TBA가를 측정하여 항산화 효과를 추정하였다. 1. BHA, BHT와 유리페놀산, 에스터형 및 불용성페놀산 추출물을 첨가한 시험구와 대조구의 25일 저장 후 과산화물가는 각각 31.9, 13.2, 16.6, 11.2, 35, 91이었다. 한편 같은 조건하에서 각 항산화성 물질의 TBA가는 0.24, 0.16, 0.19, 0.17, 0.35이었다. 이로 미루어 볼 때 페놀산 추출물들은 식용대두유 기질에서 우수한 항산화 효과를 나타내었다. 2. 겨자의 총 페놀함량은 유리페놀산 및 불용성페놀산의 추출물이 각각 13.2mg/10ml. 340.5mg/10ml, 2.1mg/10ml였다. 3. 분리 동정된 페놀산은 catechol, methylcatechol, salicylic acid, cinnamic acid, pyrogallol, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, syringic acid, caffeic acid, sinapic acid였다.

Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of Brassica juncea cultivars has been extensively performed for the purpose of molecular breeding. B. juncea L. Czern var. Laciniata Makino, a vegetable crop also called kyona, can be transformed using its hyp