뽕잎 (Morus alba L.)을 노루궁뎅이 버섯균사체(Hericium erinaceum)로 발효시켜 열수 추출한 발효물(MA-HE)이 항산화 효소인 Cu,Zn-superoxide dismutase (SOD)와 ceruloplasmin (CP)의 산화적 변형에 미치는 영향을 관찰하였다. 세포질에서 중요한 항산화 활성을 나타내는 Cu,Zn-SOD와 CP는 모두 구리이온을 포함하는 단백질이다. MA-HE은 peroxyl radical에 의해 변형되는 Cu,Zn-SOD와 CP를 모두 보호하였다. MA-HE은 peroxyl radical에 의한 Cu,Zn-SOD의 단백질 fragmentation과 효소의 inactivation을 모두 효과적으로 억제하였다. 또한, MA-HE는 CP의 fragmentation과 inactivation도 효과적으로 억제하였다. MA-HE가 peroxyl radical을 소거할 수 있는 기능을 가지고 있는 지를 확인하기 위해 thiobarbituric acid를 이용한 활성 측정법으로 관찰한 결과, MA-HE는 농도가 증가함에 따라 비례적으로 peroxyl radical 소거 활성이 높아지는 것으로 관찰되었다. MA-HE는 100 μg/mL에 서 44.03% 소거활성을 나타냈다. 따라서, MA-HE는 peroxyl radical을 효과적으로 소거함으로서 세포 내의 항산화 효소를 산화적 손상으로부터 보호할 것으로 생각된다. 이와 같은 결과는 MA-HE가 세포 내에서 발생하는 활성산소종을 효과적으로 소거하여 산화적 스트레스에 의해 야기되는 세포 독성에 대한 보호 작용을 할 것으로 생각된다.

In this study, we examined antioxidative effects and the anti-adipogenesis effect of different parts of Cudrania tricuspidata (C), and Morus alba (M). Total polyphenol contents were highest in M-root (34.56±0.045 mg GAE/g), and there was no significant difference, between C-root and M-leaf. Total flavonoid contents of C-root were highest (23.07±0.004 mg QE/g). To examine antioxidant activities of C and M extracts, DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activity, and FRAP assay, was used. Results show that antioxidant activities of C and M extracts increased, in a dose-dependent manner. Adipocytes are generated by preadipocyte differentiation, during adipogenesis. Matured adipocytes accumulate in abnormal and cause obesity. We investigated effects of leaf and root extracts of C and M, on lipid accumulation, in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Changes in cell morphology, and degrees of lipid accumulation in adipocytes, were evaluated by Oil Red O staining. Root extracts of C and M, reduced lipid content in a dose-dependent manner. Therefore, root extracts of C and M, may be good candidates for managing obesity.

This study examined the quality characteristics of dumpling shells prepared with 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8% mulberry leaf powder. According to the amylograph data, the composite of mulberry leaf powder-wheat flour samples reduced the gelatinization temperatures, viscosities at 95oC, and maximum viscosity with increasing mulberry leaf powder content. The lightness (L) and redness (a) values decreased with increasing mulberry leaf powder content, whereas the yellowness (b) value increased. In addition, the weight, volume, and turbidity increased after cooking. In terms of the textural characteristics, addition of mulberry leaf powder increased the hardness, springiness, cohesiveness, chewiness, and adhesiveness. The DPPH free radical scavenging activity of the dumpling shells increased significantly (p<0.05) with increasing levels of mulberry leaf powder. The taste, chewiness and texture of the dumpling shells prepared with added 4% mulberry leaf powder were preferred. The sensory evaluation showed that the overall preference of the dumpling shell with the addition of 4% mulberry leaf powder was more effective than the control.

본 연구는 연잎, 상엽, 건조 무 혼합 추출물의 wogonin, quercetin, quercetin-3-O-glucuronide의 함량 분석 및 해당 표준물질들의 동시 분석법의 개발 및 검증을 실시하였다. 분석법은 특이성, 직선성, 정확성, 정밀성, 검출한계 및 정량한계를 통하여 분석법의 신뢰성을 검증했다. HPLC를 이용한 분석방법에서 표준용액의 머무름 시간과 연잎, 상엽, 건조 무 혼합 추출물 중 quercetin-3-O-glucuronide의 머무름 시간이 일치하였으며 동일한 spectrum을 나타내는 것을 확인해 분석법의 특이성을 검증하였다. Wogonin, quercetin 및 quercetin-3-O-glucuronide의 검량선은 상관계수 값이 wogonin, quercetin 및 quercetin-3-O-glucuronide 모두 0.9999로 우수한 직선성을 보여 분석에 적합함을 알 수 있었고 정밀성과 정확성은 농도를 아는 시료에 인위적으로 저농도, 중농도, 고농도의 표준물질을 첨가해 계산하였다. Wogonin, quercetin, quercetin-3-O-glucuronide의 정밀성은 일간 정밀성, 일내 정밀성으로 확인했으며 세 가지 성분들의 일간 정밀성은 각각 0.76~1.24%, 0.90~1.40%, 0.74~1.87% 수준으로 확인되었고, 일내 정밀성은 0.12~1.06%, 0.28~1.12%, 0.52~0.92%로 5% 이하의 우수한 정밀성을 보였다. 정확성의 측정 결과 wogonin, quercetin 및 quercetin-3-O-glucuronide의 일간 정확성은 99.99~107.97%, 99.96~115.88%, 99.73~111.91%를 나타냈고 일내 정확성은 100.36~108.88%, 99.77~114.81%, 99.91~112.44%로 우수한 수준의 정확성을 보였다. Wogonin, quercetin 및 quercetin-3-O-glucuronide의 검출한계는 각각 0.16 μg/mL, 0.09 μg/mL, 0.15 μg/mL로 측정됐으며 정량한계는 각각 0.48 μg/mL, 0.26 μg/mL, 0.45 μg/mL로 나타나 저농도에서도 검출이 가능함을 확인할 수 있었다. 분석법 검증결과, 확립된 분석법은 특이성, 직선성, 정밀성, 정확성, 검출한계 및 정량한계가 모두 우수한 분석법임이 검증됐으며, 검증된 분석법을 이용해 연잎, 상엽, 건조 무 혼합 추출물의 wogonin, quercein, quercetin-3-O-glucuronide의 함량을 분석한 결과 wogonin과 quercetin은 검출이 되지 않았지만 quercetin-3-O-glucuronide는 함량을 가지고 있는 것으로 확인됐다. 본 연구 결과 에탄올로 추출한 11번(EM11) 샘플에서 quercetin-3-O-glucuronide의 함량이 가장 높게 나왔으며 열수와 에탄올로 추출한 샘플들이 함유하고 있는 quercetin-3-Oglucuronide의 함량은 불검출~50.95 mg/dry weight g 수준으로 함유되어 있는 결과를 보였다.

This study examined the quality characteristics of cookies prepared with mulberry leaf powder (0, 1, 3, 5, and 7%) substituted for flour. The pH of the cookie dough decreased significantly in response to the addition of all levels of mulberry leaf powder. The spread factor of the cookies also increased significantly with increasing mulberry leaf powder content added to the cookies recipe. In addition, the Hunter’s color L and a values decreased significantly with increasing mulberry leaf powder content, whereas the b value increased. According to hardness measurements, the substitution of 1~7% mulberry leaf powder resulted in increased hardness compared to the control. Moreover, the DPPH free radical scavenging activity of the cookies was increased significantly (p<0.05) with increasing levels of mulberry leaf powder. The sensory evaluation revealed cookies containing 3% to have the highest scores.

Mulberry fruits were semi-dried using hot air (60-100℃) or cool air (20-40℃), and the effects of the dryingtemperature and processing time on the quality of the final driedmulberry fruits were investigated. Response surface methodologywas employed to establish a statistical model and predict theconditions resulting in minimal loss of the total phenolic content(TPC) and ascorbic acid. Thus, using overlapped contour plots,the optimal conditions for producing semi-dried mulberry fruits,which reduced the moisture residue to 45% and minimized thenutrient losses of TPC and ascorbic acid, were determined for thehot-air process (60.7℃ for 5.4h) and cool-air process (34.8℃ for23.3h). Plus, a higher drying temperature was found to lead to afaster loss of moisture and ascorbic acid, while the TPC wassignificantly decreased in the cool-air dried mulberry fruits due tothe higher activity of polyphenol oxidase between 30 and 40℃.

동맥경화 상태에서는 혈관이 수축물질에 예민하게 반응 함으로써 혈압의 급격한 변화에 대한 회복능력이 저하한다. 한편 뽕나무 잎에는 고지방식의 섭취로 인해 발생하는 동맥경화증의 발달을 감소시킬 가능성이 있는 여러 물질이 있다고 추정된다. 뽕나무 잎을 백서에 투여하면 고지 방식에 의해 유발된 혈관이 예민해지는 현상을 감소시킬 수 있는지 시험하기 위하여 고지방식 및 뽕나무잎을 8주 간 투여하고 혈관수축 물질에 대한 혈압의 반응성을 시험 하였다. 순환기반사에 따른 혈압반응 감수성차이를 최소화 할 목적으로 동물의 중추신경계를 파괴(pithing)하고 시험 하였다. 고콜레스테롤을 함유한 식이를 공급한 백서에서 교감신경계 전기자극이나 norepinephrine, phenylephrine, angiotensin II 및 vasopressin 등의 투여로 유발된 혈압상승반응이 증강되었으며, 사료에 뽕잎을 2% 또는 10% 첨 가하면 정상적인 혈압상승반응을 보여주었다. 교감신경계를 파괴하지 않은 채 마취만 한 백서에서는 고콜레스테롤에 의한 반응증강이나 뽕잎에 의한 변화를 관찰할 수 없었다. 이 결과로 부터 뽕잎이 동맥경화에서 나타나는 혈관반응성 변화를 방지하는 데 유용한 것으로 판단할 수 있을 것이다.

This study was conducted to investigate the quality characteristics of the natural dishwashing liquid added with the mixture extracts of Curcuma Longa L. (CL), Morus alba (MA) and Ecklonia cava (EC) at various concentrations. The pH and lightness of the natural dishwashing liquid were reduced by adding the mixture extracts, while the turbidity was increased. The natural dish washing liquid added with mixture extracts was shown to display strong antimicrobial activities against L. monocytogenes compared to that of control. Also, it revealed that antioxidant activity was increased depending on concentrations. However, natural dishwashing liquid added with mixture extracts showed the low detergency efficiency. In sensory evaluation, the natural dishwashing liquid containing CL 0.5%, MA 0.25% and EC 0.25% was preferred than the control and it showed negative result in skin patch test. These results suggest that the addition of CL 0.5%, MA 0.25% and EC 0.25% positively improved the qualities characteristics in the natural dish washing liquid.

한우 고급육 생산을 위한 사양관리에 있어 기능성 사료의 활용 가능성을 규명하기 위해 뽕나무 사일리지의 기능성 성분 및 항산화 활성효능을 분석하였다. 뽕나무 사일리지의 일반 성분을 분석한 결과, 건물함량 , 조단백질 함량 , 조지방 함량 , 조섬유 함량 및 조회분 함량 였다. 뽕나무 사일리지에 함유된 활성성분의 분석 결과, 대표적 활성성분으로 혈당강하성분인 1-deoxynojirimycin(1-DNJ)의 함량이 0.568mg/g으로 검량되었으며 혈압강하성

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dietary Morus alba L.(Bong-ip, B), Glycyrrhizae glabra(Gam-chei, C), Pinus densiflora(Sol-lp, S) and Angelica gigas(Dang-gi, D)powder on serum composition in rats(Sprague-Dawley male rats, 100-110g). Serum TG(triglyceride, p〈0.01), total cholesterol, glucose, total protein, albumin, GGT(γ-glutamyl transferase, p〈0.05) were significantly increased D group than that of nomal and other groups, but UA(uric acid, p〈0.05) was significantly decreased, and C group(p〈0.05) was significantly increased. but C group of urine(p〈0.05) was significantly decreased. Also, B and S groups(p〈0.05) of BUN(blood urea nitrogen), S group(p〈0.05) of ALP(alkaline phosphokinase, Band C(p〈0.05) of CPK(creatinine phosphokinsae, p〈0.05) were significantly increased. B, S and C groups were better than D group for lipid metabolism, and pretection to liver. Also, B and C groups of glucose were same as normal diet, so Morus alba L. was good food for lipid metabolism and hypoglycemic effect.

The ethanol extract from the root bark of Morus alba showed the strongest antimicrobial activity on the growth of almost all the tested microorganisms which were food-borne pathogens and food-related microorganisms. In order to isolate and purify of antimicrobial substance extracted from the root bark of Morus albs, the antimicrobial substance from the ethanol extract which exhibited a strong antimicrobial activity was purified by solvent fractionation, silica gel column chromatography, TLC and HPLC. Among the fractions fractionated by 4 kinds of solvents from the ethanol extract, the antimicrobial activity of ethyl acetate fraction had the strongest antimicrobial activity against B. subtilis. Unknown compounds were isolated from the ethyl acetate fraction by silica gel column chromatography, TLC and HPLC and the compounds showed strong absorbance at 207, 217 and 285 nm, therefore, it was supposed to be a kinds of aromatic compound.

The ethanol extract from the root bark of Mores alba showed the strongest antimicrobial activity on the growth of almost all the tested microorganisms which were foodborne pathogens d food-related microorganiama. Therefore, fatty acid composition, amino acid composition and shape change of microorganisms treated with the ethanol extract from the root bark of Mores alba were examined. In effects of treatment with the ethanol extract on the fatty acid compositions of B. aubtilis, S. aureus and E. coli, fatty aicd compositions such as hexadecanoic acid (16:0) and octadecanoic acid (18:0)/octadecadienoic acid (18:2) of the tested strains were increased but pentadecanoic acid (15:0), heptadecanoic acid (17:0) and octadecenoic acid (18:1) of E. subtilis, pentadecanoic acid (15:0) of S. ctureus and hexadecenoic acid (16:1) and octadecenoic acid (18:1) of E. coli were decreased. The ethanol extract did not significantly affect the amino acid composition of the tested strains. Tranamisaion electron micrographa of microorganisms treated with the ethanol extract exhibited morphological changes that irregularly contracted cell surface in S. aureus and destructed cell walls in B. subtilis and E. coli.

In order to develop a natural food preservative, the root bark of Morus alba was extracted with several solvents, and then antimicrobial activity was investigated. The optimum extracting condition for the antimicrobial substance from the sample, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the extracted substance against microorganisms were also examined. The antimicrobial activity of the ethanol extract from the sample was atronger than those of the extracts by the other solvents such as water, methanol, ethyl acetate and acetone. The optimum extracting condition for antimicrobial substance from the sample was shaking extraction twice for 5 hours at room temperature in case of 7 times of absolute ethanol added to the crushed root bark of Morus albs. The ethanol extract from the root bark of Mores albs had strong antimicrobial activity against Gram positive bacteria(MIC, 6.4-19.2 g/ml) such as B. subtilis, B. cereus, L. monocytogenes and S. aureus. Especially, Bacillus species was the most susceptible to the extracted substance. The ethanol extract showed antimicrobial activity against Gram negative bacteria(MIC, 160-1600 g/ml) and yeasts(MIC, 1600 g/ml) such as C. albicans and S. acidifaeciens. The extract also showed growth inhibition against molds such as A. niger, A. parasiticus, A. versicolar and T. uiride.

Background : Morus alba L. (M. alba L.) belongs to the family Moraceae and has been industrially used as a food source for the silkworm and as a sedative in traditional medicine due to their adaptogenic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, and anti-adipogenic properties. In this study, metabolic profiling of diploid and tetraploid in Morus alba L. ‘Cheongil’ Methods and Results : Carotenoids are secondary metabolites found in most of the higher plants. In the current study, the levels of carotenoids were much higher in tetraploid of M. alba L. ‘Cheongil’ than diploid of M. alba L. ‘Cheongil’. Particularly, the levels of lutein, 13z-β-carotene, α-carotene, E-β-carotene, and 9Z-β-carotene were 2.51, 5.53, 7.68, 4.43, and 4,46 times higher in tetraploid of M. alba L. ‘Cheongil’, respectively. Additionally, hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) was carried out using Pearson’s correlation results in order to determine the relationships between metabolites of diploid and tetraploid in Morus alba L. ‘Cheongil’. The results of HCA revealed the degree of correlation among 42 metabolites, which were identified and quantitated by GC-TOFMS. Among TCA organic acids, succinic acid was positively correlated with fumaric acid (r = 0.8250, p < 0.0001) and malic acid (r = 0.9436, p < 0.0001). Among carbohydrates, fructose was positively correlated with glucose (r = 0.9398, p < 0.0001) and mannose (r = 0.9394, p < 0.0001). Conclusion : In this study, we investigated primary metabolites and secondary metabolites (carotenoids) in diploid and tetraploid in Morus alba L. ‘Cheongil’ in order to provide information on the difference between

Background : Morus alba L. (M. alba L.), belonging to the family Moraceae, is widely distributed in East Asia. Fruits of M. alba L. have been used in traditional herbal medicine due to their antioxidant, anticancer, and antidiabetic properties. Phenolics play a main role for the growth, development, and pigment accumulation of plants. In this study, metabolic profiling of white (M. alba L. ‘Turkey’) and red (M. alba L. ‘Cheongil’) fruits during maturation. Methods and Results : Phenolic compounds are secondary metabolites found in most of the higher plants. In the current study, the levels of phenolic compounds decreased during the maturation of Turkey and Cheongil fruits. Particularly, the Turkey fruits showed a dramatic decrease in the accumulation of phenolics. Principal component analysis (PCA) is one of powerful tools to identify overall patterns in the multivariat experimental data. The PCA score plots results revealed a clear classification between Cheongil and Turkey. Additioanlly, each group spread left to right in the X-axis by maturity. Two principal components of the score plot explained 71.1% of the total variance. Principal component 1 was associated with the separation of each group by maturity and isolation of Turkey 1. Conclusion : In this study, we investigated primary metabolites and secondary metabolites (phenolics) in the white fruits (M. alba L. ‘Turkey’) and red fruits (M. alba L. ‘Cheongil’) in order to provide information on change in metabolite patterns during maturation.

Background: Inflammation plays an important role in various diseases, including ulcerative colitis, Behcet's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of Morus alba L. extracts obtained using different extraction methods (water extraction or high temperature extraction) on RAW264.7 cells. Methods and Results: Extracts from the central part (including the heartwood, sapwood, cambiun, and phloem) and bark (including the periderm and cortex) of Morus alba L. were obtained using either water or high temperature extraction. The following extract were obtained: MA1, water extract from the central part of Morus alba L., MA2, high temperature extract from the central part of Morus alba L., MA3, water extract from the bark of Morus alba L., and MA4, high temperature extract from the bark of Morus alba L. None of these extracts was observed to be cytotoxic to RAW264.7 cells. The MA2 extract reduced the production of LPS-induced NO (nitric oxide), PGE2 (prostaglandin E2), TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β production in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. Conclusions: These results indicated that the inflammatory response was moderated by MA2. Treatment with MA2 could be used as a natural medicine for treating diseases involving inflammation. However, further experiments are required to determine how the high temperature extraction method alters the active ingredients in the extract and influences the anti-inflammatory effects of Morus alba L..

Background : 1-Deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) is a representative compound of the antidiabetic constituent in mulberry leaves (Morus alba L.). The hot water extracts of mulberry leaves were fermented with lactic acid bacteria in order to analysis the changes of the DNJ contents and α-glucosidase inhibition. Methods and Results : The mulberry leaves were extracted with hot water (121℃, 3 hr). The extracts were fermented with nine strains of lactic acid bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, in order to increase the contents of DNJ and α-glucosidase inhibition. DNJ contents in the fermented extracts were determinated by HPLC analysis. The α-glucosidase inhibition was mesured by comparing dose-inhibition curves of α-glucosidase and IC50 value. The DNJ contents after fermentation have increased in the almost fermented extracts. Especially, DNJ of the extracts fermented with L. acidophilus was increased from 8.38 ㎍ ㎖ -1 to 21.77 ㎍ ㎖-1. IC50 values of the α-glucosidase inhibition were shown to be decreased in the fermented extracts. The extracts fermented with L. casei KCTC 3109 was determined at 290.04 ㎍ ㎖-1, resulting it is lower about 140 ㎍ ㎖-1 than 429.76 ㎍ ㎖-1 of the control. Conclusion : From the above results, we may suggest that the lactic acid fermentation of mulberry leaves extracts can more enhance the hypoglycemic activities such as DNJ contents.

Background : The hypoglycemic effects of mulberry leaves extract were evaluated by comparing the abilities on glucose uptake in C2C12 myotubes and 3T3-L1 adipocyte. Glucose uptake of the extracts were identified to be enhanced by bio-conversion using cellulolytic enzyme like Viscozyme. Methods and Results : The mulberry (Morus alba L) leaves were extracted with 30% ethanol or hot water. The hypoglycemic compounds such as Moracin C and, Quercetin and 1-Deoxynojirimycin were identified from the extracts of mulberry leaves. The extracts were fermented using kinds of celluolytic enzymes, which were vicozyme, pectinase, β-glucosidase and xylanase, in order to increase the contents of hypoglycemic constituents in the extracts. The hypoglycemic effects of the fermented extracts were evaluated by comparing the abilities on glucose uptake in C2C12 myotubes and 3T3-L1 adipocyte. The extracts of mulberry leaves fermented with only Viscozyme were identified to increase glucose uptake in C2C12 myotubes and 3T3-L1 adipocyte by supplement of the concentration of 10 μM extracts, compared to insulin as control. However, bio-conversion effects by other enzymes were not shown in the treatments, suggesting hypoglycemic constituents in the extracts of mulberry leaves can be conversed to more active compounds by cellulolytic enzyme treatment like viscozyme. Conclusion : From the above results, we may suggest that the hypoglycemic constituents in mulberry leaves extracts can be conversed to more active compounds by cellulolytic enzymes.