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Melatonin Attenuates Nitric Oxide Induced Oxidative Stress on Viability and Gene Expression in Bovine Oviduct Epithelial Cells, and Subsequently Increases Development of Bovine IVM/IVF Embryos

  • Kim, J.T.;Jang, H.Y.;Park, C.K.;Cheong, H.T.;Park, I.C.;Yang, B.K.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.190-197
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    • 2011
  • The objective of the present study was to elucidate the fundamental mechanism of bovine oviduct epithelial cell (BOEC) co-culture on developmental capacity of bovine IVM/IVF embryos and to determine whether or not melatonin acts as an antioxidant in BOEC culture and subsequent embryo development. These studies examined the effects of melatonin against NO-induced oxidative stress on cell viability, lipid peroxidation (LPO) and the expression of antioxidant genes (CuZnSOD, MnSOD and Catalase) or apoptosis genes (Bcl-2, Caspase-3 and Bax) during BOECs culture. We also evaluated the developmental rates of bovine IVM/IVF embryos with BOEC co-culture, which were pre-treated with melatonin ($1,000\;{\mu}M$) in the presence or absence of sodium nitroprusside (SNP, $1,000\;{\mu}M$) for 24 h. Cell viability in BOECs treated with SNP (50-$2,000\;{\mu}M$) decreased while melatonin addition (1-$1,000\;{\mu}M$) increased viability in a dose-dependent manner. Cell viability in melatonin plus SNP ($1,000\;{\mu}M$) gradually recovered according to increasing melatonin addition (1-$1,000\;{\mu}M$). The LPO products were measured by thiobarbituric acid (TBA) reaction for malondialdehyde (MDA). Addition of melatonin in BOEC culture indicated a dose-dependent decrease of MDA, and in the SNP group among BOECs treated with SNP or melatonin plus SNP groups MDA was significantly increased compared with SNP plus melatonin groups (p<0.05). In expression of apoptosis or antioxidant genes detected by RT-PCR, Bcl-2 and antioxidant genes were detected in melatonin or melatonin plus SNP groups, while Caspase-3 and Bax genes were only found in the SNP group. When bovine IVM/IVF embryos were cultured for 6-7 days under the BOEC co-culture system pre-treated with melatonin in the presence or absence of SNP, the highest developmental ability to blastocysts was obtained in the $1,000\;{\mu}M$ melatonin group. These results suggest that melatonin has an anti-oxidative effect against NO-induced oxidative stress on cell viability of BOECs and on the developmental competence of bovine IVM/IVF embryo co-culture with BOEC.

Molecular cloning, purification, expression, and characterization of β-1, 4-endoglucanase gene (Cel5A) from Eubacterium cellulosolvens sp. isolated from Holstein steers' rumen

  • Park, Tansol;Seo, Seongwon;Shin, Teaksoon;Cho, Byung-Wook;Cho, Seongkeun;Kim, Byeongwoo;Lee, Seyoung;Ha, Jong K.;Seo, Jakyeom
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.31 no.4
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    • pp.607-615
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    • 2018
  • Objective: This study was conducted to isolate the cellulolytic microorganism from the rumen of Holstein steers and characterize endoglucanase gene (Cel5A) from the isolated microorganism. Methods: To isolate anaerobic microbes having endoglucanase, rumen fluid was obtained from Holstein steers fed roughage diet. The isolated anaerobic bacteria had 98% similarity with Eubacterium cellulosolvens (E. cellulosolvens) Ce2 (Accession number: AB163733). The Cel5A from isolated E. cellulolsovens sp. was cloned using the published genome sequence and expressed through the Escherichia coli BL21. Results: The maximum activity of recombinant Cel5A (rCel5A) was observed at $50^{\circ}C$ and pH 4.0. The enzyme was constant at the temperature range of $20^{\circ}C$ to $40^{\circ}C$ but also, at the pH range of 3 to 9. The metal ions including $Ca^{2+}$, $K^+$, $Ni^{2+}$,$Mg^{2+}$, and $Fe^{2+}$ increased the endoglucanase activity but the addition of $Mn^{2+}$, $Cu^{2+}$, and $Zn^{2+}$ decreased. The Km and Vmax value of rCel5A were 14.05 mg/mL and $45.66{\mu}mol/min/mg$. Turnover number, Kcat and catalytic efficiency, Kcat/Km values of rCel5A was $96.69(s^{-1})$ and 6.88 (mL/mg/s), respectively. Conclusion: Our results indicated that rCel5A of E. cellulosolvens isolated from Holstein steers had a broad pH range with high stability under various conditions, which might be one of the beneficial characteristics of this enzyme for possible industrial application.

Fabrication of P-type Transparent Oxide Semiconductor SrCu2O2 Thin Films by RF Magnetron Sputtering (RF 마그네트론 스퍼터링을 이용한 p 타입 투명전도 산화물 SrCu2O2 박막의 제조)

  • Seok, Hye-Won;Kim, Sei-Ki;Lee, Hyun-Seok;Lim, Tae-Young;Hwang, Jong-Hee;Choi, Duck-Kyun
    • Korean Journal of Materials Research
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    • v.20 no.12
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    • pp.676-680
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    • 2010
  • Most TCOs such as ITO, AZO(Al-doped ZnO), FTO(F-doped $SnO_2$) etc., which have been widely used in LCD, touch panel, solar cell, and organic LEDs etc. as transparent electrode material reveal n-type conductivity. But in order to realize transparent circuit, transparent p-n junction, and introduction of transparent p-type materials are prerequisite. Additional prerequisite condition is optical transparency in visible spectral region. Oxide based materials usually have a wide optical bandgap more than ~3.0 eV. In this study, single-phase transparent semiconductor of $SrCu_2O_2$, which shows p-type conductivity, have been synthesized by 2-step solid state reaction at $950^{\circ}C$ under $N_2$ atmosphere, and single-phase $SrCu_2O_2$ thin films of p-type TCOs have been deposited by RF magnetron sputtering on alkali-free glass substrate from single-phase target at $500^{\circ}C$, 1% $H_2$/(Ar + $H_2$) atmosphere. 3% $H_2$/(Ar + $H_2$) resulted in formation of second phases. Hall measurements confirmed the p-type nature of the fabricated $SrCu_2O_2$ thin films. The electrical conductivity, mobility of carrier and carrier density $5.27{\times}10^{-2}S/cm$, $2.2cm^2$/Vs, $1.53{\times}10^{17}/cm^3$ a room temperature, respectively. Transmittance and optical band-gap of the $SrCu_2O_2$ thin films revealed 62% at 550 nm and 3.28 eV. The electrical and optical properties of the obtained $SrCu_2O_2$ thin films deposited by RF magnetron sputtering were compared with those deposited by PLD and e-beam.

Geochemical Characteristics of Intertidal Surface Sediments along the Southwestern Coast of Korea (한국 서해남부 조간대 표층 퇴적물의 지화학적 특성)

  • Hwang, Dong-Woon;Ryu, Sang-Ok;Kim, Seong-Gil;Choi, Ok-In;Kim, Seong-Soo;Koh, Byoung-Seol
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.43 no.2
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    • pp.146-158
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    • 2010
  • In order to evaluate the characteristics of sediments and pollution by organic matter and metallic elements in intertidal sediments along the southwestern coast of Korea, we measured various geochemical parameters, including the mean grain size (Mz), water content (WC), ignition loss (IL), chemical oxygen demand (COD), acid volatile sulfide (AVS), and metallic elements (Al, Fe, Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, Cr, Mn, Hg, As), in intertidal surface sediments. The Mz of the surface sediments ranged from 2.1 to 8.3$\phi$, indicating that the surface sediments consist of various sedimentary facies, such as sand, slightly gravelly mud, sandy mud, and silt. The IL and COD in surface sediment ranged from 0.8 to 5.5% (mean $2.9\pm1.2%$) and from 3.9 to $13.8\;mgO_2/g{\cdot}dry$ (mean $8.5\pm2.6\;mgO_2/g{\cdot}dry$), respectively, which were lower than the values for surface sediment in areas near fish and shellfish farms or industrial complexes. No AVS was detected at any sampling station, despite various sedimentary facies. Most of metallic elements in surface sediments showed relatively good positive correlations with Mz and IL, which imply that the concentrations of metallic elements are mainly controlled by grain size and the organic matter content. The concentrations of metallic elements, except As, at some stations were considerably lower than those in the Sediment Quality Guideline (Effect Range Low, ERL) proposed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States. Similarly, the geoaccumulation index (Igeo) class indicated that pollution by metallic elements in intertidal surface sediment, except As, was moderate or non-existent. Our results imply that the intertidal surface sediments along the southwestern coast of Korea are not polluted by organic matter and metallic elements and are healthy for benthic organisms.

Differences in Soil Chemical Properties Under Multi-layer System, USGA System and Mono-layer System for a Sports Turf (스포츠용 잔디의 다단구조, USGA구조 및 단층구조 지반에서 토양 화학성 차이)

  • Kim, Kyoung-Nam
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.9 no.5
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    • pp.50-59
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    • 2006
  • This study was initiated to investigate soil chemical properties under different soil systems. Data such as soil acidity(pH), electrical conductivity(EC), organic matter content(OMC), and cation exchange capacity(CEC) were analyzed with samples from multi-layer, USGA, and mono-layer systems. N, P, K and micronutrients were also measured. Multi-layer system was built up to 60-cm depth with rootzone layer, intermediate layer and two drainage layers. USGA system 45 centimeters deep was constructed with rootzone layer, intermediate layer and drainage layer. Mono-layer system, however, was made only with a 30-cm rootzone layer. Differences were observed in soil pH, EC, OMC, CEC and micronutrients. Soil pH was acceptable for turfgrass growth a year after establishment, being 5.5 to 6.5 in the study. Differences were greatly observed for EC among soil systems. Values of EC for multi-layer, USGA, and mono-layer systems were 39.79, 31.26 and 103.54 uS/em, respectively. The increase rate was approximately 4 to 8 times greater with mono-layer system than those with other two systems. Therefore, it was necessary to avoid micronutrient deficiency such as Fe, Mn etc. through an effective management program in mono-layer system because of its faster potential feasibility of salt accumulation. The greatest OMC was associated with USGA system, being 0.97% which was 11% over that of the other systems. Slight differences were observed for CEC among them. Mono-layer system produced 1.45 me/100g, 10.3% and 8.9% lower in CEC than those of multi-layer and USGA system, respectively. Micronutrients such as Fe, Zn, and Mn etc. were below the level required for turf growth, regardless of soil systems. It was considered that one year after turf establishment was not enough to build up micronutrients in sand-based soil systems to the normal level for a turf growth. These results demonstrate that intensive management program including grow-in concept fertilization should be integrated into sand-based soil systems, even after a year in establishment. Regular nutrient monitoring by soil analyses is a strong necessity to decide the kinds and amount of fertilizer. Also, strategic management program must be selectively employed according to sports turf soil systems.

Characteristics of Wash-off Metal Pollutants from Highway Toll-Gate Area (고속도로 영업소지역의 강우유출수내 중금속 유출 특성)

  • Lee, Soyoung;Lee, Eunju;Kim, Chulmin;Son, Hyungun;Maniquiz, Marla C.;Son, Youngkyu;Kang, Heeman;Kim, Jeehyeong;Kim, Lee-Hyung
    • Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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    • v.23 no.6
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    • pp.945-950
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    • 2007
  • The stormwater runoff from paved area are highly polluted because of particulate materials as well as metals from various vehicular activities. The Division of Road Maintenance in Ministry of Construction and Transportation was recently developed the Guidelines of Environment-kindly Road Maintenance. It is actually requiring the BMP construction to control the nonpoint source pollution as based on the TMDL program. This research is carried out in order to define the characteristics of stormwater runoff from the toll-gate of highways since 2006, which is actually one of the main pollutant sources of paved areas. This monitoring is the first phase work for establishing the treatment facilities in the toll-gates. The one of the main characteristics from toll-gate runoff is the first flush phenomenon containing lots of sediments and metal compounds at the beginning of a storm event. Usually it is used to determine the size of treatment facilities and to calculate the reduced pollutant mass in the facility. The research results shows that the mean EMC vaules for heavy metals are determined to $274.3{\mu}g/L$ for Cd, $1,273.4{\mu}g/L$ for Cr, $1,822.0{\mu}g/L$ for Cu, $6,504.9{\mu}g/L$ for Fe, $14,930.3{\mu}g/L$ for Pb, and $714.1{\mu}g/L$ for Zn. Also the metal mass loadings from the toll-gates are calculated using EMC, watershed area and storm duration.

Growth, Flowering, and Nutrient Composition of Salvia Grown in Peat moss Media Containing Pellets Processed with Poultry Feather Fibers at Different Mixing Ratios

  • Yoo, Yong Kwon;Kim, In Kyung;Roh, Mark S.;Roh, Yong Seung;Huda, Masud
    • Horticultural Science & Technology
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    • v.35 no.3
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    • pp.289-299
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    • 2017
  • The objective of this study was to determine the effect of replacing perlite (PL) with pellets processed with poultry feather fiber as an inert material to prepare growing medium. The growth and flowering of Salvia splendens 'Vista Red' grown in individual growing medium $Biosangto^{(R)}$, peat moss (PM), PL, and two pellets (P45-1 and P45-2) were evaluated. Peat moss was mixed with PL, P45-1, or P45-2 at various ratios (1:0 to 1:3 or 3:1 by volume) to investigate the feasibility of replacing PL with pellets. Nutrient composition of the growing medium and leaf tissues was analyzed. The number of florets, inflorescence length, plant height, and fresh weight of plants grown in media containing P45-1 or P45-2 were reduced compared to those grown in individual growing medium PM or PL. As the mixing ratio of P45-1 or P45-2 to PM was higher, the growth of salvia, such as inflorescence length, plant height, number of leaves, and fresh weight was inhibited. Our results indicate that mixing three parts PM with one part of P45-1 (PM/P45-1/3:1) or P45-2 (PM/P45-2/3:1) accelerated flowering and increased the number of florets and leaves compared to other mixing ratios of PM and pellets media. The concentrations of phosphorus (P), calcium (Ca), boron (B), iron (Fe), and copper (Cu) in individual growing medium PL, P45-1, and P45-2 were significantly lower than those in PM. The concentration of N was the highest in leaves of plants grown in P45-1 or P45-2 amended media, and the concentrations of P, Ca, and zinc (Zn) in leaves were lower in individual growing medium P45-1 or P45-2 than in PM and PL. The pH of PM/P45-1/3:1 or PM/P45-2/3:1 media was maintained at optimal level (5.8-5.9) and the concentrations of macro- and micro-elements in the media and leaves were considered to be optimal levels. Therefore, mixing three parts PM with one part P45-1(PM:P45-1/3:1) or P45-2 (PM:P45-2/3:1) is recommended for improved growth and flowering in salvia. This suggests that P45-1 or P45-2 can replace PL as an inert material to prepare growing medium.

1,3-bisdicyanovinylindane 색소를 이용한 선택적 $Hg^{2+}$ 감지 특성

  • Kim, Su-Ho;Kim, Young-Sung;Kim, Sung-Hoon;Son, Young-A
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Dyers and Finishers Conference
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    • 2009.11a
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    • pp.19-20
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    • 2009
  • 최근 화학, 물리, 생명과학, 전기, 전자등의 다양한 분야에 활발하게 연구가 이루어지고 있는 초분자 화학은 선택적 분자인지를 위한 효율적인 골격구조와 나아가 다양한 계에 응용할 수 있다. 초분자 화학의 분자인지 과정의 특징은 일반적으로 수용체 (receptor 혹은 host)가 목표가 되는 기질 (substrate, analyte, 혹은 guest)에 대하여 선택적으로 식별하고 반응하는 것이다. 비공유 결합성 상호작용에 의하여 이루어지는 초분자 화학의 분자 인지 과정의 특징은 일반적으로 수용체 (receptor 혹은 host)가 목표가 되는 기질 (substrate, analyte, 혹은 guest)에 대하여 선택적으로 식별하고 반응하는 것이다. 이는 공유결합을 이용하는 분자화학과는 차별화 된 것이다. 수용체는 간단한 구조의 화합물 및 금속 이온들과 같은 기질과 가역적으로 상호 작용할 수 있는 착물을 형성한다. 최근들어 급격한 산업화가 진행되어 환경문제가 심각하게 대두 되어져 왔고, 그 중에서 특히 수은이나 카드뮴에 의한 질병, 납에 의한 중독 등 중금속에 의한 오염이 크게 나타남에도 불구하고, 현재 그러한 중금속을 검출함에 있어 많은 비용과 시간이 드는 문제점이 있다. 또한 우리에게 이로운 금속은 효율적 분석을 통해 환경계와 의료계에 많은 도움을 줄 것으로 사례되므로 화학센서 기술의 개발은 절실히 요구되어지고 있다. 이에 새로운 1,3-bisdicyanovinylindane 을 통해 $Hg^{2+}$ 금속의 감지 여부 알아보고, 그 특성을 파악하고자 한다. 1,3-indandion (2.18g, 14.9mmol), malononitrile (2.95g, 44.7mmol), ethanol 50ml를 20분간 상온에서 용해시킨다. 후에 sodium trihydrate acetate(3.05g)을 첨가한 후 5시간 동안 환류반응 시킨다. 이 과정에서 얻어진 용액을 필터과정을 통하여 에서 합성 반응 중에 생성된 불순물(1,3-dicyanovinylindane-1-one, monocondensation)을 제거한다. 필터과정을 통해 걸러진 미 반응 물질을 제�G 용반응욕액을 증류수(100ml)를 이용하여 희석시키고 난 후 염산을 이용, 산성화 시켜 고체 생성물을 얻어낸다. 이렇게 생성된 고체 생성물은 다시 필터 및 건조를 통하여 회색의 고체 화합물을 얻어낸다. 1,3-bisdicyanovinylindane과 금속이온에 대한 감응도를 확인하기 위하여 metanol/water(1:2)을 용매로 하여 금속이온의 농도를 변화시켜 발색특성을 살펴보았다. 본 색소화합물과 Hg2+에 대한 UV 흡광도 변화 적정결과와 그 화합물의 상태 살펴본 결과 금속이온이 0.2ml씩 더 참가되면서 색의 변화를 뚜렷하게 나타내었다. 반면 그 밖에 이온($Fe^{3+}$, $Ag^{2+}$, $Pd^{2+}$, $Zn^2$, $Fe^{2+}$, $Cu^{2+}$, $Pb^{2+}$)은 UV 흡광도 변화가 적거나 변화 자체가 없었다. 하지만 과량의 $Fe^{3+}$, $Ag^{2+}$, $Pd^{2+}$는 색상 변화를 나타내었으며,이와 같은 흡광도 변화는 금속에 따라 약간의 차이가 있지만, 420nm를 등흡수점으로 하여, 580nm의 파장 영역에 있는 흡수 밴드의 세기는 감소하는 반면 400nm 파장 영역에 있는 흡수 밴드의 세기가 증가하였다. 1,3-bisdicyanovinylindane 화합물은 다양한 생물계 및 환경계에서 요구되는 micro mol에서 milli mol 농도 영역의 $Hg^{2+}$ 이온의 선택적이고 민감한 검출과 정량적인 분석에 유용하게 사용될 수 있을 것이다.

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Survey on the Patterns of Fortified Food Consumption and Intake of Vitamins and Minerals in Fortified Foods by Elementary School and Middle-School Students in Korea (우리나라 일부 초등학생과 중학생의 영양강화식품 섭취 실태 및 영양강화식품을 통한 비타민과 무기질 섭취량 조사)

  • Kim, Sun-Hyo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.295-306
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    • 2011
  • This study was performed to investigate patterns of fortified food (FF) consumption and intake of vitamins and minerals from FFs among 577 Korean children (12.4 years of age) who attended elementary or middle school. FFs eaten by children as a snack were surveyed using the food record method during 3 days, including 2 week days and one weekend. As a result, 114 FF items were eaten by the children, and several kinds of nutrients such as vitamin A, D, E, B complex, C, calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), and zinc (Zn) were fortified in these foods. Ca-FFs (65.8%) were most frequently consumed, followed by vitamin C-FFs (33.4%) and vitamin D-FFs (33.3%). The number of FF items in each food group was the most in the milk group (n=24, 21.0%), followed by the beverage group (n=19, 16.7%), and the cookie/bread/cake group (n=17, 14.9%). Fortified nutrients in FFs were in various combinations, but the major combination patterns were Ca, Ca plus vitamins, Ca plus vitamins plus other minerals, and Ca plus other minerals. Daily mean intakes of vitamins and minerals from the FFs were 66-300% more than those of the recommended nutrient intake (RNI ) or adequate intake (AI) for most vitamins and minerals. Daily maximum intakes (95th percentile) of vitamins and minerals from FFs were 1-15 times the RNI or AI for most vitamins and minerals. Vitamin and mineral consumption ratios from each FF group were different according to the kind of fortified nutrient. For example, vitamin C was mostly eaten in fortified beverages (46-54%), and Fe was mostly eaten in fortified cookie/breads/cakes (87%). The above results show that FF consumption varied widely among the children, and that most of the children's foods were fortified with several vitamins and minerals without a common rule; thus, subjects risked over consuming vitamins and minerals by eating FFs. Therefore, practical guideline on FF use for children's optimal nutrition and health should be provided through nutrition education.

Bioactive and Chemical Properties by Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) Powder Degradation with Kiwifruit, Papaya, Pineapple and Pear Juice (키위, 파파야, 파인애플 및 배 과즙 처리에 의한 누에분말의 이화학적 특성과 생리활성)

  • Cha, Jae-Young;Kim, Yong-Soon;Ahn, Hee-Young;Eom, Kyung-Eun;Heo, Su-Jin;Cho, Young-Su
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.20 no.11
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    • pp.1718-1724
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    • 2010
  • Bioactive and chemical properties of silkworm powder (SP) degradation by fruit extract containing the proteolytic enzymes of kiwifruit, papaya, pineapple and pear were investigated. Silkworm powder was incubated with extracts from each fruit at $60^{\circ}C$ for 24 hr. Protein content was slightly higher in the SP treated with fruit extract than that in the control SP. Major minerals were K, Ca, Mg, and Zn. Major fatty acids were linolenic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. When total protein patterns were analyzed by SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE), silkworm protein was strongly degraded by the treatment of fruit extract from pineapple, papaya, and pear, but little silkworm degradation was observed in kiwifruit extract treatment. Fibriolytic activity was only detected in the SP by the fruit extract treatments from papaya and pear. DPPH radical scavenging activity was slightly stronger in the SP treated with fruit extract than that in silkworm powder. However, all these samples exhibiteda relatively low activity compared with the butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). These results may provide the basic data for understanding the biological activities and chemical characteristics of SP treated with fruit extract for development of functional foods.