• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.208-212
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• 2012

In the present study, we examined whether four grains including adlay (AD), buckwheat (BW), glutinous barley (GB), and white rice (WR) affect the duration of food residence in the gastrointestinal tract and hepatic enzyme activities in rats fed different combinations of the grains. The rats were raised for 4 weeks on a high fat diet based on the American Institute of Nutrition-93 (AIN-93G) diets containing 1% cholesterol and 20% dietary lipids. Forty male rats were divided into four groups and raised for 4 weeks with a diet containing one of the grains. Corresponding to the dietary fiber contents of the experimental grains, gut transit time was shortest in the rats fed GB and increased in the order of BW, AD, and WR. In addition, the accumulated shortest transit time occurred in the GB group. Gut transit time affected weight gain and major organ weight, as it was closely related to the absorption of nutrients. The level of thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) in liver was higher in rats fed WR, AD, BW, and GB, indicating that the other grains decreased oxidative stress in vivo more than WR. Glutathione, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione S-transferase levels in the AD, BW, and GB groups were significantly higher than those in the WR group. In conclusion, reduced colonic transit time has been implicated in reducing the incidence of colon cancer, as evidenced by populations consuming diets rich in fiber. Whole grains such as AD, BW, and GB may contribute to a significant supply of antioxidants to prevent oxidative stress if they are consumed in large amounts.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제44권10호
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• pp.1538-1542
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• 2015

장류 발효기술과 유용 천연물을 활용한 프리미엄 발효소스의 개발을 목적으로 소맥분과 콩의 발효물(페이스트 형태), 미더덕 껍질, 뽕잎, 양파 추출물을 단독 또는 혼합하여 첨가한 발효소스를 제조한 후, ACE 저해능과 DPPH 라디칼 소거능을 측정하였다. 그 결과 무첨가 대조구에 비하여 추출물 첨가 발효소스의 ACE 저해능과 라디칼 소거능은 증가하였다. 특히 뽕잎과 양파 추출물을 혼합하여 첨가한 발효소스가 대조구에 비하여 상대적으로 ACE 저해능이 26.92% 증가하였고, DPPH 라디칼 소거능은 40.66% 증가하였다. 이러한 결과는 항고혈압능과 항산화능을 보유한 고품질 소스의 제조에 소맥분과 콩의 발효물, 뽕잎과 양파 추출물 등이 활용될 수 있음을 시사한다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.83-88
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• 2011

A large body of evidence has indicated that induction of endogenous antioxidative proteins seems to be a reasonable strategy for delaying the progression of cell injury. In our previous study, cilostazol was found to increase the expression of the antioxidant enzyme heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in synovial cells. Thus, the present study was undertaken to examine whether cilostazol is able to counteract tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$)-induced cell death in endothelial cells via the induction of HO-1 expression. We exposed human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) to TNF-${\alpha}$ (50 ng/ml), with or without cilostazol ($10{\mu}M$). Pretreatment with cilostazol markedly reduced TNF-${\alpha}$-induced viability loss in the HUVECs, which was reversed by zinc protoporphyrine IX (ZnPP), an inhibitor of HO-1. Moreover, cilostazol increased HO-1 protein and mRNA expression. Cilostazol-induced HO-1 induction was markedly attenuated not only by ZnPP but also by copper-protoporphyrin IX (CuPP). In an assay measuring peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-${\gamma}$ (PPAR-${\gamma}$) transcription activity, cilostazol directly increased PPAR-${\gamma}$ transcriptional activity which was completely abolished by HO-1 inhibitor. Furthermore, increased PPAR-${\gamma}$ activity by cilostazol and rosiglitazone was completely abolished in cells transfected with HO-1 siRNA. Taken together, these results indicate that cilostazol up-regulates HO-1 and protects cells against TNF-${\alpha}$-induced endothelial cytotoxicity via a PPAR-${\gamma}$-dependent pathway.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.382-386
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• 2005

산성비가 식물 생장에 미치는 영향과 식물의 생화학적 방어반응을 조사하고자 봉선화를 이용하여 인공 산성비(pH 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.6) 실험을 수행하였다. 산성비의 pH가 낮을수록 생육 피해는 심하게 나타났으며 pH 3.0 이하의 처리에 의해 잎에 암회색 또는 적갈색의 괴사반점이 생성되었다. MDA 함량은 pH 2.0 처리에서 약 $40\%$의 증가를 나타내었다. 산성비의 $H^+$ 부하량 증가에 따라 산화형인 DHA 및 GSSG의 함량이 증가하였다. 항산화효소인 SOD, APX, DHAR, GP등의 활성도 산성비의 $H^+$ 부하량의 증가에 따라 크게 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 이상의 결과로 볼 때 산성비는 봉선화 식물에 활성산소 생성에 의한 산화스트레스를 일으키며, 이를 무독화하기 위해 식물의 생화학적 방어반응이 작용하는 것으로 사료된다

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.90-96
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• 2017

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Although the antioxidative effects of lycopene are generally known, the molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-inflammatory properties of lycopene are not fully elucidated. This study aimed to examine the role and mechanism of lycopene as an inhibitor of inflammation. METHODS/MATERIALS: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated SW 480 human colorectal cancer cells were treated with 0, 10, 20, and $30{\mu}M$ lycopene. The MTT assay was performed to determine the effects of lycopene on cell proliferation. Western blotting was performed to observe the expression of inflammation-related proteins, including nuclear factor-kappa B ($NF-{\kappa}B$), inhibitor kappa B ($I{\kappa}B$), mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), extracellular signal-related kinase (ERK), c-jun NH2-terminal kinase (JNK), and p38 (p38 MAP kinase). Real-time polymerase chain reaction was performed to investigate the mRNA expression of tumor necrosis factor ${\alpha}$ ($TNF-{\alpha}$), interleukin-1 beta ($IL-1{\beta}$), interleukin-6 (IL-6), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). Concentrations of nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$) were determined via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. RESULTS: In cells treated with lycopene and LPS, the mRNA expression of $TNF-{\alpha}$, $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-6, iNOS, and COX-2 were decreased significantly in a dose-dependent manner (P < 0.05). The concentrations of $PGE_2$ and NO decreased according to the lycopene concentration (P < 0.05). The protein expressions of $NF-{\kappa}B$ and JNK were decreased significantly according to lycopene concertation (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Lycopene restrains $NF-{\kappa}B$ and JNK activation, which causes inflammation, and suppresses the expression of $TNF-{\alpha}$, $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-6, COX-2, and iNOS in SW480 human colorectal cancer cells.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.98-103
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• 2013

In this study, we evaluated the hypolipidemic and antioxidative effects of biotransformed soybean powder (BTS; Phellinus baumii-fermented soybean) on lipid metabolism in rats. Sprague-Dawley (SD) male rats were divided into basal diet group (BA), high fat diet group (HF), high fat diet containing 10% BTS group (10 BTS), and high fat diet containing 20% BTS group (20 BTS). Changes in the content of various isoflavones, including daidzein and genistein, within the soybean after fermentation to BTS were investigated. The levels of daidzein and genistein were $149.28{\mu}g/g$ and $364.31{\mu}g/g$, respectively. After six weeks experimental period, Food efficiency ratio in the 10 and 20 BTS group was significantly lower than the HF group (P<0.05). Total serum levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and atherogenic index ratio in the 10 or 20 BTS group were significantly lower than the HF group. The levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and thiobarbituric acid reactive substance were significantly lower in the groups that received 10% and 20% BTS than the HF. The activities of SOD and CAT were significantly higher in the 10 and 20 BTS group than the HF group. The activity of XO in the 10 and 20 BTS group was significantly lower than in the HF group by 20% and 23%, respectively. In conclusion, these data suggest that BTS is an effective agent in improving lipid metabolism and antioxidant enzyme system.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.207-213
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• 2010

본 연구는 미생물에 의한 골담초(Caragana sinica Rehder) 발효 추출물의 항산화 효과 및 피부 미백 효능에 관한 연구로 골담초에 S. cerevisiae KCTC 7913를 첨가하여 발효를 통해 얻어진 발효 추출물을 B16F10 멜라닌 세포에 처리한 결과, 농도의존적으로 멜라닌 생성 억제 효능이 증가한 것으로 확인하였으며, 추출물 내 유효 성분인 resveratrol의 함량이 발효 전의 추출물에 비해 증가함을 확인하였다. 멜라닌 생성 과정의 주요 단백질인 tyrosinase의 활성 억제 또한 골담초 추출물에 비해 골담초 발효 추출물의 효능이 우수함을 확인하였으며, 골담초 발효 추출물의 피부 자극 또한 일어나지 않는 것으로 확인되어 피부에 안전한 화장품 원료로서의 사용이 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.362-371
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• 2014

This study utilized commercially available proteolytic enzymes to prepare egg-white protein hydrolysates (EPHs) with different degrees of hydrolysis. The antioxidant effect and functionalities of the resultant products were then investigated. Treatment with Neutrase yielded the most ${\alpha}$-amino groups (6.52 mg/mL). Alcalase, Flavourzyme, Protamex, and Ficin showed similar degrees of ${\alpha}$-amino group liberation (3.19-3.62 mg/mL). Neutrase treatment also resulted in the highest degree of hydrolysis (23.4%). Alcalase and Ficin treatment resulted in similar degrees of hydrolysis. All hydrolysates, except for the Flavourzyme hydrolysate, had greater radical scavenging activity than the control. The Neutrase hydrolysate showed the highest 2,2-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging activity ($IC_{50}=3.6mg/mL$). Therefore, Neutrase was identified as the optimal enzyme for hydrolyzing egg-white protein to yield antioxidant peptides. During Neutrase hydrolysis, the reaction rate was rapid over the first 4 h, and then subsequently declined. The $IC_{50}$ value was lowest after the first hour (2.99 mg/mL). The emulsifying activity index (EAI) of EPH treated with Neutrase decreased, as the pH decreased. The EPH foaming capacity was maximal at pH 3.6, and decreased at an alkaline pH. Digestion resulted in significantly higher 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ABTS radical scavenging activity. The active peptides released from egg-white protein showed antioxidative activities on ABTS and DHHP radical. Thus, this approach may be useful for the preparation of potent antioxidant products.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제32권8호
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• pp.1318-1322
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• 2003

천연에서 생산되는 식물성 천연항산화성 물질인 flavonoid의 지질 산화 억제능과 라디칼 봉쇄능 및 금속착체 형성능을 비롯하여 ACE 저해능을 조사하고 그 결과를 보고하였다. 즉, flavonoid와 linoleic acid를 반응시킨 결과 linoleic acid의 산화를 크게 억제하는 것으로 나타났으며 특히, 산화의 초기에 억제 효과가 큰 것으로 나타났다. 이들의 DPPH에 대한 수소 공여능을 조사한 실험에서 공시한 대부분의 flavonoid가 양질의 효과를 나타내었으나 naringin과 kaempferol은 봉쇄능이 약한 것으로 나타났으나 daidzein과 morin, quercetin 등은 아주 우수한 radical 봉쇄능을 가지는 것으로 나타났다. 한편, rutin의 금속 착체 형성능을 조사한 실험에서는 C $u^{2+}$과 $Mg^{2+}$에 대한 결합능이 있는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 그리고 ACE 저해능을 조사한 실험에서는 모든 시료에서 ACE 활성을 저해하는 결과를 나타내었다. 특히, isoflavone인 daidzein과 genistein에서 저해능이 가장 큰 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.371-377
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• 1995

The effect of ${\alpha}$-tocopherol and ${\beta}$-carotene supplementation on reducing the oxidative damag in the liver of rats were studied. Forth-five male Sprague Dawley aged 4 weeks were randomly assigned to 9 groups of five for the 12 weeks of the study. Nine groups, sardine oil, sardine oil＋Vt E, sardine oil＋${\beta}$-carotene, soybean oil, soybean oil＋Vt E, soybean oil＋${\beta}$-carotene, lard, lard＋Vt E, lard＋${\beta}$-carotene group, were prepared. Sardine oil, soybean oil, or lard was used for dietary fat and 200% of ${\alpha}$ -tocopherol or 150% of ${\beta}$-carotene was supplemented to each diet. Each diet supplied 65% of total energy as carbohydrate, 15% as protein, and 20% as lipid. The MDA value and protein carbonyl contents of sardine oil group were significantly different(p<0.05) to those of other fat groups indicating that the most severe lipid oxidation occurred in the group fed diet containing highly polyunsaturated fatty acid. When ${\alpha}$-tocopherol or ${\beta}$ -carotene was supplemented to the sardine oil diet, MDA value(-35%, -15%, respectively) and protein carbonyl content(-44%, -32%, respectively) decreased significantly(p<0.05). Cu, Zn-superoxide dismutase(SOD) and catalase activities of three different sardine oil groups with or without antioxidants were lower than those of soybean oil or lard group. The reducing effect of ${\alpha}$-tocopherol on oxidative damage in sardine oil group supplemented with ${\alpha}$-tocopherol was noticeable(p<0.05). However the adverse effect of ${\beta}$-carotene was observed. SOD and catalase activities of ${\beta}$-carotene supplemented groups were that the lowest among the same fat groups, but the differences were not statistically significant. The possible cause of decreased enzyme activity seemed to be related to the vitamin A(Vt A) toxicity in the liver where retinol converted from dietary ${\beta}$-carotene in the intestinal mucosa was stored.