• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.27-31
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• 2007

Colostrum has lots of bioactive components and many growth factors including insulin-like growth factors, transforming growth factors and epidermal growth factor. Colostrum and milk derived growth factors widely mediate the growth of overall development and could be used as treatment of gastrointestinal disorder, wound repair process, bioacrivity in the neonatal GI tract and induction of oral tolerance. It is possible that milk derived growth factors as potential neutraceuticals for the specific consumers may have a great role in future food industry.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.872-877
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• 2009

By-products of marine organisms including salmon, skate, flatfish, and yellow goosefish were investigated to search for new source of chondroitin sulfate (CS). Agarose gel electrophoresis with chondroitinase depolymerization showed that purified chondroitin sulfate did not contain any other glycosaminoglycans. 1H-nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra were acquired to confirm the structure and purity. The average molecular weight ranging from 22 to 64 kDa was determined by high performance size exclusion chromatography. Disaccharide compositions and purities were determined by strong anion exchange-high performance liquid chromatography (SAX-HPLC) after chondroitinase ABC depolymerization. SAX-HPLC data exhibited that the purity was from $81.7{\pm}1.3$ to $114.2{\pm}2.5%$ and the yield was from 1.3 to 12.5%. All analytical results indicate that salmon cartilage, skate cartilage, and yellow goosefish bone could be promising sources of CS to substitute shark cartilage CS in commercial neutraceuticals.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.62-69
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• 2009

Roots of Astragalus membranaceus (A. membranaceus) (Astragali Radix, AR) has been used as a herbal medicine for gastrointestinal disorders in China, Korea, Japan, and other Asia countries. In this study we investigated the effects of the AR 70% ethanol extract and compounds isolated from AR on gastritis in rats and growth of human gastric cancer cells. AR 70% ethanol extract showed the potent acid-neutralizing capacities and partly cytotoxicity of Helicobacter pylori and human AGS gastric cancers cell. Astragaloside I and daucosterol, which were isolated from AR, significantly inhibited HCl/ethanol-induced gastric lesions. In addition, daucosterol increased the mucus content to almost the same as the positive control. The results of this study suggest that astragaloside I and daucosterol may be good candidates for the development of new drugs or neutraceuticals which can be used for the treatment or prevention of gastritis.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.311-314
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• 2007

Citrus sunki Hort. ex Tanaka is one of several Jeju-native citrus fruits. A number of biological properties for citrus fruits have been suggested, however little is known about those of C. sunki. The present study tested whether fermented product of C. sunki peel (FSP) might affect the activities of enzymes regulating ethanol metabolism. Effects on body weight gain as well as on fatty liver formation were also investigated. The activities of alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase were stimulated remarkably by FSP. Excessive ethanol-induced cytotoxicity was also prevented by FSP in HepG2 cells. FSP decreased the weight gain and fatty liver formation induced by a high-fat diet in mice. From these results, FSP might be a potent source of neutraceuticals useful for preventing ethanol-induced health problems.

• Mycobiology
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.184-194
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• 2015

A compressive description of tropical milky white mushroom (Calocybe indica P&C var. APK2) is provided in this review. This mushroom variety was first identified in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal and can be cultivated on a wide variety of substrates, at a high temperature range ($30{\sim}38^{\circ}C$). However, no commercial cultivation was made until 1998. Krishnamoorthy 1997 rediscovered the fungus from Tamil Nadu, India and standardized the commercial production techniques for the first time in the world. This edible mushroom has a long shelf life (5~7 days) compared to other commercially available counterparts. A comprehensive and critical review on physiological and nutritional requirements viz., pH, temperature, carbon to nitrogen ratio, best carbon source, best nitrogen source, growth period, growth promoters for mycelia biomass production; substrate preparation; spawn inoculation; different supplementation and casing requirements to increase the yield of mushrooms has been outlined. Innovative and inexpensive methods developed to commercially cultivate milky white mushrooms on different lignocellulosic biomass is also described in this review. The composition profiles of milky white mushroom, its mineral contents and non-enzymatic antioxidants are provided in comparison with button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) and oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus). Antioxidant assay results using methanol extract of milky white mushroom has been provided along with the information about the compounds that are responsible for flavor profile both in fresh and dry mushrooms. Milky white mushroom extracts are known to have anti-hyperglycemic effect and anti-lipid peroxidation effect. The advantage of growing at elevated temperature creates newer avenues to explore milky white mushroom cultivation economically around the world, especially, in humid tropical and sub-tropical zones. Because of its incomparable productivity and shelf life to any other cultivated mushrooms in the world, milky white mushroom could play an important role in satisfying the growing market demands for edible mushrooms in the near future.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.315-323
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• 2013

본 연구에서 청미래덩굴 잎과 뿌리의 물추출물을 이용하여 총 폴리페놀과 플라보노이드의 함량을 측정한 결과 잎 추출물에서 더 많은 함량이 확인되었으며, DPPH 및 ABTS radical 소거능, 환원력 측정을 통한 항산화 활성을 비교한 결과도 폴리페놀과 플라보노이드함량 측정 결과와 마찬가지로 잎에서 높은 활성을 명확하게 확인할 수 있었다. 그리고 청미래덩굴 추출물의 항당뇨 효능에 대한 최초의 시도로서 ${\alpha}$-glucosidase 활성억제능을 측정한 결과 뿌리추출물에서는 효소의 억제력을 확인할 수 없었지만 잎 추출물에서는 농도 및 반응시간의 증가에 따라 억제력이 증가하여 물 추출물 상태에서 1 mg/mL 기준으로 acarbose의 ${\alpha}$-glucosidase 활성 억제능과 비교하여 71.8%의 활성을 관찰할 수 있었다. 또한 당뇨와 염증의 관련성이 대두되는 최근의 연구 상황에서 청미래덩굴 잎 추출물의 IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, iNOS, COX-2의 mRNA 발현 억제작용을 확인함으로써 염증반응의 개선 가능성도 제시할 수 있었다. 결과적으로 청미래덩굴 잎 추출물의 항산화능, ${\alpha}$-glucosidase 활성억제능 및 항염증효능을 확인함으로써 neutraceuticals 소재로서의 개발가능성을 증명하였고 추가 연구의 필요성을 제시하였다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.157-166
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• 2009

Purpose: There are numerous reports about the usefulness of antibiotics such as doxycycline or metronidazole in the conventional treatment for the patients with chronic periodontal diseases. However, seldom are the reports about effects of vitamins or nutraceuticals. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of nutrient supplement including multiple vitamins and neutraceuticals with PRF-K2 from plants and seaweed in treatment of the patients with chronic periodontitis which is needed a nonsurgical or a surgical treatment by evaluating the clinical parameters and the gingival crevicular fluid volume. Methods: The systemically healthy and nonsmoking patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis were divided into a nonsurgical group and a surgical group. They were also divided into the test group with nutrient supplements and the control group without nutrient supplements. In the nonsurgical group, the clinical parameters (probing depth, clinical attachment level, sulcus bleeding index, and plaque index) and the gingival crevicular fluid volume were checked on baseline, at 1 week, at 3 week and at 9 week after a supplement treatment. In the surgical group, the clinical parameters and the gingival crevicular fluid volume were also checked at 15 week after a surgical treatment. Results: In both nonsurgical and surgical groups, reduction of pocket depth and increment of clinical attachment level were revealed in the test group compared with the control group, but there was not statistically significant difference (p>0.05), and sulcus bleeding index was decreased with statistically significant difference (p<0.05). In addition, plaque index was decreased with statistically significant difference (p<0.05) in the nonsurgical group. Gingival crevicular fluid volume was decreased with statistically significant difference (p<0.05) at week 9 in both non-surgical and surgical groups. Conclusions: In conclusion, our results demonstrate that providing nutrient supplement in both nonsurgical or surgical periodontal treatments may improve gingival inflammation and gingival crevicular fluid.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.167-175
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• 2014

본 연구에는 SCLE를 이용하여 시도된 바가 없는 glucose uptake 유도 실험을 수행하여 HepG2 세포에서 포도당흡수가 증가함을 확인하였다. 또한 이런 포도당의 흡수는 HNF-$1{\alpha}$라는 transcription factor의 활성화를 통해 GLUT-2의 발현을 증가시키기 때문인 것을 실험적으로 증명하였다. 뿐만 아니라 Bacillus stearothermophilus 유래의 GK를 이용하여 활성을 측정한 결과 SCLE가 직접적으로 GK를 활성화하여 포도당의 인산화에 영향을 주는 것을 확인할 수 있었으며 그 실험결과들은 Fig. 8에서 도식화 하였다. 본 연구를 통해 SCLE가 ${\alpha}$-glucosidase inhibition 활성에 의한 혈당의 개선과 당뇨예방 효과뿐만 아니라 다양한 세포내 기전을 통해 혈당 및 당뇨의 개선을 유도할 수 있음을 확인하였고, 이는 SCLE가 neutraceuticals 소재로서의 개발가치가 높음을 시사한다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.401-409
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• 2013

본 연구에서 SCLE와 그 분획의 총 폴리페놀과 플라보노이드의 함량을 측정한 결과 SCLE/EA에서 가장 많은 함량이 확인되었으며, DPPH 및 ABTS radical scavenging activity, SOD-like activity, reducing power 측정을 통한 항산화 활성을 비교한 결과도 폴리페놀과 플라보노이드함량 측정 결과와 마찬가지로 SCLE/EA에서 높은 활성을 명확하게 확인할 수 있었다. 그리고 SCLE 및 분획의 항당뇨 효능을 ${\alpha}$-glucosidase 활성억제능을 측정함으로써 비교한 결과 항산화력과 달리 SCLE/BuOH에서 가장 높은 활성을 확인할 수 있었으며, 1 mg/mL 기준으로 acarbose의 ${\alpha}$-glucosidase 활성억제능과 비교하여 2배 이상의 활성을 관찰할 수 있었다. 또한 당뇨와 비만의 강한 관련성이 알려진 상황에서 SCLE 및 그 분획의 3T3-L1 세포 분화 억제능력을 확인한 결과 SCLE와 SCLE/FW에서 가장 강한 억제효과를 확인할 수 있었다. 본 연구를 통해 SCLE가 다방면에서 당뇨의 개선과 예방을 위해 효능을 나타낼 수 있음을 확인하였고, 이는 SCLE가 neutraceuticals 소재로서의 개발가치가 높음을 시사한다.