• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.35 no.1
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• pp.132-137
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• 2003

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potentials of various grape extracts were evaluated. Extracts from Kyho seed, Kyho stem, and Campbell seed showed potent 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging activities compared to resveratrol $(IC_{50}=16.9,\;21.5,\;21.9,\;34.6\;{\mu}g/mL,\;respectively)$, among which, antioxidant effect of Kyho seed extract were similar to that of vitamin C $(IC_{50}=12.2\;{\mu}g/mL)$. These extracts also exhibited inhibitory activities on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced prostaglandin $E_2$ production and nitrite formation in mouse macrophage RAW 264.7 cells at $50\;{\mu}g/mL$. Kyho stem and seed extracts showed growth inhibitory activities in human lung and colon cancer cells. These results suggest the potential roles of grape extracts as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.32 no.3
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• pp.71-78
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• 2017

Objectives : The various grape extracts derived from grape pulp, seed and skin, containing various types of polyphenols and flavonoids, have been known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and improve cardiovascular condition as well as sun's damaging effects. However, there have been rare reports of various beneficial effects of grape fruit stem extract (GFSE), one of the waste products of grapes. We investigated anti-inflammatory and melanogenesis inhibitory effects of GFSE. Methods : One-hundred gram of grape fruit stem was extracted with 80% ethanol at room temperature for 3 days. After filtration, the ethanol was removed using vacuum evaporator, then lyophilized to obtain the dry extract which was stored at $-20^{\circ}C$ until used. NO levels were measured by using Greiss reagent. Prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$) production was measured by ELISA assay. The expression levels of iNOS, COX-2, TRP-1 and TRP-2 were evaluated by western blot analysis. Results : GFSE reduced the level of nitric oxide and prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$) production in a dose-dependent manner, compared to control. Expressions of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) protein were also effectively inhibited by the GFSE. In a tyrosinase inhibitory activity, GFSE significantly reduced the tyrosinase activity and melanin content in a dose dependent manner, compared to control. GFSE also decreased the expression of tyrosinase related protein-1 (TRP-1) and tyrosinase related protein-2 (TRP-2), known as a melanocyte-specific gene product involved in melanin synthesis. Conclusions : Therefore, these results indicated that GFSE had powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-melanogenic effects.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.34 no.10
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• pp.1498-1502
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• 2005

This study evaluated the isolation and identification of biologically active compounds from the ethyl acetate fraction of grape seed extract (Campbell early). Ethyl acetate fraction was further purified with sephadex LP-20 column chromatography. Each biologically active compound for free radical scavenging effect and lipid peroxidation inhibition was isolated and identified with ${1}^H$ and${12}^C$-NMR. Major compounds were identified as (+)-catechin and (-)-epicatechin respectively. The amounts of (+)-catechin and (-)-epicatechin in grape seed were 45.7$\%$ and 35.1$\%$, respectively. The purified (+)-catechin and (-)-epicatechin showed more strong free radical scavenging effects ($RC_{50}$= 11.1 $\mu$g/mL and 10.4 $\mu$g/mL) than ethyl acetate fraction ($RC_{50}$= 15.4 $\mu$g/mL). However, ethyl acetate fraction showed much stronger lipid oxidative inhibition effect than the purified (+)-catechin and (-)-epicatechin.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.38 no.1
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• pp.109-113
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• 2006

Antioxidant compound(s) were identified from the ethanol extract of wild grape (Vitis coignetiea) seed. Organic solvent fractions of n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate and butanol were obtained from the ethanol extract of wild grape seed, among which ethyl acetate fraction showed the strongest reducing power. Ethyl acetate fraction was further purified through ODS column chromatography and HPLC, and isolated antioxidative active compound was identified through $^1H-NMR$ as (+)-catechin (52.7 g/100 g). (+)-Catechin and ethyl acetate fraction both showed approximately 80% scavenging effect. These results indicated (+)-catechin in the ethyl acetate fraction synergetically interacts with unknown antioxidative compound(s).

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.119-123
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• 2011

In order to compare what kinds of transcription factors are associated with the inhibition of preadipocyte cell proliferation, we prepared several grape extracts and tested the expression patterns by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. As a result, 50% ethanol extract of Campbell early seed inhibited adipogenesis derived from the MDI solution. Extract of Campbell early seed was significantly inhibited lipid droplet formation and expression of molecular factors C/EBP-alpha and delta in 3T3-L1 cells. It is suggested that grape extracts of fractions would be a good candidate for the development of regional skin fat modulator.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.216-222
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• 2006

Microwave energy (2450 MHz) was applied to extract health-effective component (HEC) from grape seed. Three different solvents approved for grape seed extract such as water, ethanol and acetone, were confirmed in their microwave-heating properties and by which extraction efficiencies were determined. Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) was performed under different parameters; microwave power : (0, 50, 100 and 150), time : (1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 min), the sample to solvent ratio : (1:20, 1:10, 1:5 and 1:2.5), and particle size(whole, 20, 40 and 60 mesh) and the subsequent extracts were used for determining their physicochemical properties, such as total yield : (TY), total phenolics : (TP), catechin content : (CC), electron donating ability : (EDA), and browning color. The heating properties of solvent demonstrated the optimal ranges of microwave and time as 100 W and 2 to 6 min. The TY and HFC content were higher with increasing powers in water and ethanol solvent, while HFC content were lower in acetone at over 100 W. The longer of extraction time up to 5 min, the higher extraction efficiency. Based upon the overall MAE efficiency and solvent recovery, it was found optimal to use 10 times volume of ethanol for 10 mesh of seed particle at 100 W.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Postharvest Science and Technology of Agricultural Products Conference
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• 2007.11a
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• pp.239.2-239.2
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• 2007

• Proceedings of the Korea Environmental Mutagen Society Conference
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• 2001.10b
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• pp.20-21
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• 2001

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Toxicology Conference
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• 2001.10a
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• pp.20-21
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• 2001

Free radicals and oxidative stress playa crucial role in the pathophysiology of a broad spectrum of cardiovascular diseases including congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, hypertrophy, atherosclerosis and ischemic heart disease. We have demonstrated that IH 636 proanthocyanidin extract (GSPE) provides excellent protection against free radicals in both in vitro and in vivo models, and exhibits significantly better efficacy as compared to vitamins C, E and $\beta$-carotene.(omitted)

• Current Research on Agriculture and Life Sciences
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• v.28
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• pp.53-62
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• 2010

The effect of far-infrared (FIR) irradiation on the functional compounds of grape seeds extract were evaluated. Grape seed was dried on different heating power (0, 900, 1800 W) and heating time (0, 20, 40 min) with far-infrared drier. Contents of soluble solids, catechins, total phenolics and total flavonoids along with Hunter's color value, electron donating ability (EDA) and nitrite scavenging activity were analyzed. The soluble solids, Hunter's L value and a value were not significantly different from control samples. Cathechin, procyanidin $B_2$ and epicatechin contents changed with heating time. In the treated sample, total cathechins content was found maximum at 900 W of heating power and 20 min of heating time with a high level of total phenolics, total flavonids and EDA. These results indicated that FIR irradiation of grape seed could enhance antioxidant activities of its extracts by increasing the amounts of functional compounds. Moreover, response surface methodology(RSM) was applied to predict optimum conditions for heating by FIR rays of grape seeds. Based on superimposition of contour map with respect to total phenolics, total catechin and EDA, optimum ranges of heating conditions were heating power of 621.82~818.18 W and heating time of 16.3~19.83 min.