• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.822-826
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• 2005

Effect of Cheonnyuncho extract on the liver injury of rats treated carbon tetrachloride $(CCl_4)$ was studied. Cheonnyuncho extract was administerd at dose of 0.5 and 1 g/kg/day, p.o. for 2 weeks. $CCl_4$ was treated at dose of $0.5\;mL/kg$, i.p. 3 hours later from the last pretreatment of Cheonnyuncho extract. Administration of Cheonnyuncho extract at a dose of 1 g/kg decreased serum AST, ALT and ALP activities by 36, 41, and 22% respectively compared to $CCl_4$ treatment group. Increased lipid peroxidation and decreased SOD and GST activities were also recovered by pretreatment of Chonnyuncho extract in liver of rats. These results suggest that Cheonnyuncho extract has hepatoprotective effect against liver injury.

• Journal of Life Science
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.633-641
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• 2014

This study investigated the antioxidant and antiobesity activity of extract powders from the following natural color resources: Polygonum indigo, Black locust, Cochineal, Catechu, Grape, Tesu flower, Henna, Chrysanthemum, Sandalwood Red, Himalayan Rhubarb, and Madder. Total phenol content was the highest in Catechu extract, at 348.25 mg/g. DPPH, ABTS radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) were also higher in Catechu extract. Bleaching inhibition activity in the ${\beta}$-carotene linoleic acid system was the highest in Black locust extract, as was ${\alpha}$-Glucosidase inhibition activity. ${\alpha}$-Amylase inhibition activity was the highest in Catechu extract. Trypsin inhibition activity of Black locust extract was greater than 60%, and ${\alpha}$- chymotrypsin inhibition activity of Catechu extract was greater than 40%. Lipase inhibition activity was the highest Black locust extract, at 52.73%. Viability of 3T3-L1 cells was not affected by treatment with extracts at concentrations of $1.25{\sim}25{\mu}g/ml$. Lipid accumulation in the 3T3-L1 cells was the lowest following treatment with Catechu extract, at 55.8%, and this extract also inhibited adipocyte differentiation. These results suggest that the Catechu and Black locust extracts have high antioxidant and antiobesity activities and can be useful ingredients in functional foods.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.736-742
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• 2013

The physiochemical properties of commercial fruit vinegars were compared according to fermentation methods. Type A vinegars were synthesized through acetic acid fermentation while Type B vinegars were produced using both alcohol and acetic acid fermentation serially. There were differences from using these fermentation methods; Type A vinegars had a lower pH and slightly higher total acidity than Type B vinegars. The content of total sugar and reducing sugar were relatively higher in Type B vinegars, which showed a higher content of the free sugars (fructose, glucose, sucrose, and maltose). The intensity of brown color and Hunter's a and b values were also high in Type B vinegars. In contrast, the content of organic acids was higher in Type A vinegars, which were mainly composed of acetic, tartaric, malic, and succinic acid. We were also able to estimate the fruit juice content of vinegars through its content of organic acids. Type B vinegars contained a higher total phenolics and flavonoids content than Type A vinegars, and showed a higher DPPH radical scavenging activity.

• Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.556-563
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• 2007

We carried out a laboratory scale experiment about the characteristics of chemically active species produced in hybrid gas-liquid discharges. The electrode configuration which had high voltage electrode in the gas phase and ground electrode in the liquid was utilized while high voltage electrode has been typically positioned in the liquid in other studies. Our electrode was configured in such a way as to increase the energy efficiency of chemical reactions by creating a higher electrical field strength and a narrower pulse width than the typical electrode configuration. The highest ozone concentration was obtained at 45 kV which was the medium value in operating voltages. The decrease of solution conductivity increased the resistance of liquid phase and the electric field strength through the gas phase, so ozone gene-ration rate was enhanced. The increase of voltage promoted the production rate of hydrogen peroxide by increasing the electric field strength. In a lower voltage, the increase of solution conductivity increased the degradation rate of $H_2O_2$, so the $H_2O_2$ generation rate decreased. On the other hand, the effects of UV radiation, shock waves etc. increased the $H_2O_2$ generation rate as the solution conductivity increased. A higher rate of $H_2O_2$ generation can be achieved by mixing argon to oxygen which generates a stronger and more stable discharges.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 한국수자원학회 2019년도 학술발표회
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• pp.199-199
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• 2019

친환경적인 산업기술인 초미세기포(Ultra Fine Bubble, 이하 UFB) 제조 기술은 농업, 수처리, 그리고 환경재생 등 다양한 분야에서 적용되고 있다. UFB는 1,000nm 이하의 크기를 가진 기포로서 용존산소를 통한 농작물 성장 촉진 및 수중의 대장균 및 세균제거 등 다양한 성질을 지니고 있다. 본 연구는 기존의 방식과는 다르게 자왜현상을 메카니즘으로 갖는 타격식으로 제조된 UFB 생성장치를 통해 생성된 200nm이하의 크기를 가진 UFB를 실제 딸기 농장에 적용하여 딸기의 성장을 모니터링하고 살균 성능을 가진 화학제품과 UFB를 대장균에 적용하여 대장균 제거효율을 비교하였다. 딸기농장에 기존에 사용되던 지하수 대신 UFB를 주입하여 딸기성장 초기단계의 DO농도를 측정하고 딸기 생식단계에 산소포화도에 대한 질산염의 농도를 측정하여 상관관계를 분석하였으며 각각의 딸기 열매를 수확하여 무게를 비교하였다. 또한 대장균이 함유되어있는 대변을 채취하여 살균 성능을 가진 화학제품과 UFB수를 각각 대장균이 포함된 실험원수와 반응시켜 배양하고 검출된 대장균 개체 수에 확인하여 제거효율을 비교분석 하였다. 딸기성장 초기단계의 DO농도 측정결과 DO농도가 6~9ml/L로 높게 유지되고 있음을 확인하였고 딸기 생식단계에서 산소포화도가 일정하게 유지되고 있음에 따라 질산염의 농도가 점차 감소하는 것을 확인하였다. 또한 수확한 열매의 무게는 각각 37g, 19g으로 UFB수를 통해 재배된 딸기가 약 2배 이상 높은 것으로 나타났다. 이와 같은 결과는 수중의 용존산소가 딸기 성장 초기에 뿌리의 발육에 긍정적인 영향을 미치고 질산염을 원활하게 섭취하게 하여 딸기의 성장이 촉진되었고 열매의 무게가 증가하였다고 판단된다. 또한 대장균이 함유된 원수, 원수+화학제품, 원수+UFB를 접종하여 대장균과 반응시켜 배양하여 대장균 개체 수를 확인한 결과, 원수의 경우 약 600개의 대장균의 개체수가 나타났고, 원수+화학제품의 경우 검출된 대장균의 개체 수는 약 300개 정도로 나타났다. 이를 희석한 비율을 계산하여 대장균 개체 수를 나타내면 원수 약 6000개/ml, 원수+화학제품 약 6000개/ml로 비슷하게 나타난다. 반면, 원수+UFB 경우 검출된 대장균의 개체 수는 1개로 희석한 비율을 계산하여 대장균 개체 수를 나타내면 약 20개/ml로 나타난다. 이와 같은 결과를 통해 UFB는 99.9%의 대장균 제거효율을 보였으며, 화학제품은 대장균 제거효율을 보이지 않았다. 따라서 화학제품은 항균기능은 작용하지만 살균기능은 거의 없다고 판단하였고, UFB의 경우 기포가 소멸하면서 발생되는 초고온, 초고압을 형성하여 주변에 존재하는 대장균을 제거하였거나, 기포가 소멸할 때 발생되는 OH 라디칼을 통해 대장균의 세포를 화학적으로 분해시켜 대장균을 제거하였다고 보인다.

• Journal of Life Science
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.367-376
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• 2021

This study evaluated the changes in the pH, acidity, lactobacillus and total bacterial counts, and sensory evaluation of Dolsan leaf mustard Kimchi (DLMK) after incubation for 50 days at 4℃ in the presence of one of three lactic acid bacteria (LAB); Weissella kimchii (W.k.), Leuconostoc gelidum (L.g.), and Leuconostoc mesenteroides (L.m.). The pH ranged from 5.12 to 5.62 and the acidity varied from 0.62% to 3.77% upon the addition of a 2% salt solution to the DLMK prepared using the three LAB. Overall, the LAB counts decreased rapidly from day 10 to day 20 of fermentation, whereas the total bacterial count decreased during the 50 days of fermentation. The pH and acidity in the DLMK ranged from 5.22 to 5.61 and from 0.91% to 4.41%, respectively, in the absence of the 2% salt solution. The LAB count decreased until 20 days and then increased thereafter, whereas the total bacterial count decreased until 20 days and then increased until 50 days. The condiments treated with or without the 2% salt solution showed a gradual decrease in appearance, flavor, salinity, hot taste, and overall acceptability as fermentation time increased. In addition, DPPH radical scavenging activity was high for 2% W. k. and 2% L. m., and ACE inhibitory activity was the highest, at 70.38% in the marinated condiments fermented at 10℃ for 8 days. Thus, this condiment production method may be useful for DLMK and other Kimchi types.

• Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.600-608
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• 2019

The aim was to determine the physiological activity and antioxidant activity by lipid peroxidation inhibitory action of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.). Bioactive compound of total carotenoid $1.581{\pm}0.005mg$ ${\beta}$-carotene equivalents (BCE)/g dry weight. Total phenol content was the highest in the ethyl acetate (EA) extract, followed by chloroform:methanol (CM, 2:1, v/v) and 70% methanol extracts. Antioxidant effects (nitrogen oxide radical scavenging activity, nitrite scavenging activity, ${\beta}$-carotene bleaching assay, and lipid peroxidation inhibition action) of 70% methanol, CM, and EA extract of turmeric. Turmeric extracts yield were 70% methanol 16.54%, CM 5.64%, and EA 4.14%, respectively. Antioxidant activity of the samples exhibited a dose-dependent increase. However, in the current study, none of the samples evaluated showed activity as strong as the BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and trolox. Further, nitrite scavenging activity was the highest for the EA extract. As a result of this experiment, indicating their commercial value and potential applications in food and nutraceuticals.

• Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.13-22
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• 2019

The aim of the present investigation was to assess the oxidation inhibition by nitrogen oxide scavenging activity and physiological activities. Bioactive compound of proanthocyanidin $69.000{\pm}2.737mg$ catechin equivalents (CE)/g dry weight. Antioxidant effects (nitric oxide radical scavenging activity, nitrite scavenging activity, ${\beta}$-carotene bleaching assay and lipid peroxidation inhibition activity) of distilled water (DW), 70% ethanol and n-butanol extract of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.). Turmeric extracts yield were DW 17.11%, 70% ethanol 15.26% and n-butanol 4.12%, respectively. Oxidation inhibition activity of the samples exhibited a dose-dependent increase. However, in the current study, none of the samples evaluated showed activity as strong as the BHA and trolox. Total flavonoid content was the highest in the n-butanol extract, followed by 70% ethanol and DW extract. Further, nitrite scavenging activity was the highest for the n-butanol extract. As a result of this experiment, the turmeric can be utilized as a valuable and potential natural oxidation inhibition for the functional food industry.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.204-212
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• 2021

Resazurin, an oxidized blue dye, is reduced to resorufin, showing a peak absorbance change and emitting fluorescence due to the metabolic activity of living cells. In this study, the growth of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) and the redox potential of living probiotic bacteria were evaluated based on changes in the absorbance or fluorescence of resazurin. Fluorescence analysis is a more accurate and sensitive method for quantifying viable LGG than the colorimetric absorbance measurement of resazurin change. Fluorescence measurement could detect LGG of 6.5-9.5 log CFU/mL within 30 min with R2=0.99. No significant effect of further reduction of resorufin to dihydroresorufin by LGG was observed. Various probiotics showed different resazurin-reducing activities, and L. kimchicus had the highest reducing activity among the six probiotics tested. These findings suggests that fluorescence measurement in a resazurin-based assay is useful for analyzing bacterial growth and the redox potential of living probiotics.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제63권4호
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• pp.443-449
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• 2020

This study was performed to investigate total phenolic contents, anti-oxidant, biological disease-related enzyme inhibitory, and anti-microbial effects of extracts of Lonicera morrowii leaves prepared with water and 40% ethanol. Anti-oxidative activities of the extracts increased in a dose-dependent manner and were very high even at low phenolic concentration. At phenolic concentrations ranging between 50 and 200 ㎍/mL, the water and ethanol extracts inhibited 39.34-76.35 and 47.53-99.83% of xanthine oxidase activity, 30.21-79.06, and 59.40-87.14% of angiotensin converting enzyme activity, and 59.81-80.35 and 36.06-63.58% of α-glucosidase activity, respectively. All inhibitory effect were increased in a dose-dependent manner. In the paper disc agar diffusion assay against seven microbes, L. morrowii extracts had anti-bacteria activities against Helicobacter pylori, Propionibacterium acne but no effect against other bacteria. These results indicate that the extracts from L. morrowii leaves have the possibility to be developed as a physiologically functional source for prevention of adult diseases.