The aim of the current study was to analyze the active ingredients and to screen the pharmacological properties of freshwater laver, Prasiola japonica, the only species grown in Korea. According to results of gas chromatography- mass spectrometry assay, components from P. japonica were more diverse than those from sea laver. Of particular interest, our results indicated that ethanol extract of P. japonica (PJE) contained loliolide, sorbitol, mannitol, and alverine, which were known to have an anti-oxidant, anti-oral microbial, osmotic diuresis, and smooth muscle relaxant, respectively. In addition, five solvent fractions of PJE (water, butanol, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and hexane) significantly inhibited the production of lipopolysaccharide-induced nitric oxide and a higher amount (>100 μg/mL) of chloroform, ethyl acetate, and hexane fraction were considered to play a specific role in cancer cell death. PJE and its solvent fractions found to be effective scavengers of free radicals, particularly, hydroxyl radicals. Glucose uptake in L6 myoblast cell line that stably expresses the glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4) proteins was also remarkably enhanced upon treatment with solvent fractions, remarkably chloroform fraction. Taken together, we concluded that P. japonica may have potent pharmacological properties and thus contribute to development of novel natural candidates for various disease targets.

The objective of this paper is to provide the feasibility of premixed type ternary blended aggregates using raw fly ash(Ra), crushed sand(CS) and sea sand(SS) by studying fresh properties of the concrete. Ra is varied from 2.5% to 10% with interval of 2.5% by weight of mixed aggregates. Test results indicates that the replacement of Ra by mixed aggregates with low quality crushed sand and sea sand resulted in decrease of slump and air contents due to increased viscosity.

The objective of this paper is to offer the feasibility of premixed type ternary blended aggregates using reject ash(RA), crushed sand(CS) and sea sand(SS) by studying fresh properties of the concrete. RA is varied from 2.5% to 10% with interval of 2.5% by weight of mixed aggregates. Test results indicates that the replacement of RA by mixed aggregates with low quality crushed sand and sea sand resulted in decrease of slump and air contents.

This study investigated the textural changes after the calcium-pectin bonding of ginseng roots and their vinegar and calcium solution immersion. The strength and breakdown of the ginseng roots increased according to the increase in the calcium carbonate concentration, with the highest in the 0.7~1.0% calcium carbonate. The hardest and softest ginseng roots were obtained in the 1.0% calcium carbonate concentration. The strength, brittleness and hardness of the ginseng roots that were soaked in 1% calcium carbonate and 5~6% acidity vinegar continued to increase with the long-term storage of the ginseng root drink. The softness of the ginseng root that was dipped in 5% acidity vinegar with 1.0% calcium carbonate decreased with the long-term storage of the ginseng root drink. Thus, calcium and vinegar immersion of ginseng roots could prevent softening and clouding during the long-term storage of the ginseng root drink.

Fresh-cut burdock roots were processed at 4 and 25℃, respectively. The fresh-cut burdock roots were treated with different browning inhibitors (3% citric acid, 3% sodium chloride, 0.3% cystein, and 3% sodium acetate solutions), and the changes in their quality and browning characteristics were investigated. The respiration rate and browning index of the cut roots prepared at 4℃ were lower than those of the cut roots prepared at 25℃. The soluble solid content was higher in the cut roots prepared at 4℃ than in those prepared at 25℃. The weight loss and flesh firmness were not affected by the processing temperatures. Among the browning inhibitors, 0.3% cystein showed the best browning-retarding effect. There was no difference in phenolic compound content between the browning-inhibitor-treated roots and the nontreated roots, but the PPO activity was higher in the latter than in the former. Therefore, the processing temperatures of fresh-cut burdock roots affected their quality and browning development, and the combination of a low processing temperature and the use of the proper browning inhibitor should be applied for the higher quality of the produce.

콘크리트 믹서트럭의 덮개는 레미콘 플랜트에서 공사 현장까지의 운반 도중 굳지 않은 콘크리트의 유동성이 저하하지 않도록 사용하는데, 설문 결과 일반시민들에게 더러운 이미지를 주고 있다. 이러한 이미지로 인해 건설 산업 전체의 이미지에도 영향을 미칠 것으로 예상하여 덮개의 효용성 여부를 밝히기 위해 레미콘을 현장에 대기시켜 둔 채 유동성을 비롯한 공기량, 콘크리트 온도변화 등의 현장 실험을 실시하였다. 또한 이와 비교를 위해 동일한 조건으로 실내 실험을 병행하여 결과를 도출하였다. 실험 결과, 믹서트럭의 덮개는 슬럼프 저하에 미치는 영향이 적은 것으로 나타났다. 공기량 변화는 덮개 유무에 관계없이 60분까지는 적정한 수준으로 품질에 큰 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 콘크리트 압축강도는 덮개 유무에 관계없이 90분까지의 시료의 경우에 목표설계기준강도에 모두 적합한 것으로 나타났다.

본 연구는 수삼의 저장기간 (무저장, 2일, 6일, 8일, 10일) 및 저장온도 (20℃, 34℃, -10℃)로 구분하여 제조된 홍삼의 품질 및 이화학적 특성변화를 비교 조사하였다. 수삼의 수분함량은 저장일이 길어질수록 감소하는 경향이었다. 수삼을 10일동안의 단기간 저장온도는 34℃의 냉장저장이 적합하다고 생각한다. 전질소 함량은 저장일 10일로 갈수록 무저장구에 비해 다소 증가하는 경향이었다. 저장온도별로는 실온, 냉동, 냉장저장 순으로 무저장구보다 전질소 함량이 증가함을 보였다. 각각의 저장구별 페놀성 화합물의 함량은 무저장구에 비하여 저장기간이 길수록 증가하는 경향이었다. 저장 온도별로는 냉장 저장구가 실온, 냉동 저장구에 비하여 다소 페놀성 화합물의 함량이 높았다. 저장조건별 홍삼의 사포닌 Rf 에 대한 8종의 ginsenoside Rb1, Rb2, Rc, Rd, Re, Rg3, Rg1, Rg2의 상대적 함량 (%)비 변화를 분석한 결과, 각각 저장조건에서 Rf 대한 Rb1, Rg1의 상대적 함량비가 저장기간이 늘어날수록 감소하는 경향이었다. 기타 ginsenoside 함량변화는 시료간의 차이에서 나타난 것으로 판단되며 저장조건에 따른 변화 경향은 뚜렷하지 않았다. 관능적 성질에서 각각 저장구별로 홍삼의 품질, 맛과 향을 종합적으로 평가하여 볼 때, 34℃에서 냉장저장 운반하는 것이 홍삼 향미의 안정적 유지에 가장 적합한 것으로 평가되었다.