• BMB Reports
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.284-290
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• 2010

Replication of positive-strand RNA virus is mediated by a virus-encoded RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp). To study the replication of Ectropis obliqua virus (EoV), a newly identified insect virus belonging to the family Iflaviradae, we expressed the RNA polymerase domain in Escherichia coli and purified it on a Ni-chelating HisTrap affinity column. It is demonstrated that EoV RdRp initiated RNA synthesis in a primer and poly (A)-dependent manner in vitro. Furthermore, the effect of primer concentration, temperature, metal ions ($Mg^{2+}$, $Mn^{2+}$, and $K^+$) on enzymatic activity were determined. Our study represented a first step towards understanding the mechanism of EoV replication.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.435-440
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• 2004

The thiophene or furan-containing hexadentate ligands 1, 12-bis (2-theophene )-2,5,8,ll-tetraazadodecane(Thiotrien ㆍ 4HCl) and 1,12-bis (2-furan)-2,5,8,11-tetraazadodecane(Furatrienㆍ4HC1) were synthesized as their tetrahydrochloride salt and characterized by EA, IR, NMR, and Mass spectrum. Their protonation constants (logK$_{nH}$) and stability constants (logK$^{M}_{L}$ for Cd$^{2+}$, Pb$^{2+}$, $Zn^{2+}$ and Cu$^{2+}$ ions were determined in aqueous solution by potentiometry and compared with 1, 12-bis(2-pyridyl)-2,5,8, 11-tetra-azadodecane(Pytrien) of pyridyl-containing ligand. The effect stability constants of ligands and metal ion for removal of heavy metals in aqueous solution were described.

• 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국생물공학회 2005년도 생물공학의 동향(XVII)
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• pp.301-304
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• 2005

S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine(SAM) has an important role for DNA methylation and cell signaling. SAM was synthesized from methionine and ATP by SAM synthetase and play an pivotal function in the primary and secondary metabolism of cells. Recent studies have revealed in the effect of SAM in case of morphological differentiation in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes. We isolated SAM gene from Saccharomyces cerevisiae and cloned it into expression vector for E. coli respectively. An 1.15 kb SAM-s gene fragment was isolated by Low-strigency PCR using ORF primer. By the analysed primary sequence deduced from DNA sequence, this gene included conserved domains similar with other well-known SAM synthetase. First of all, SAM synthetase gene cloned pGEM-T vector and subcloned into histidine tagging system to purify the expressed protein using metal chelating resin. Typical characteristic analysis of this enzyme is underway.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.18-25
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• 2010

Interest in plant-derived food additives has increased recently, with efforts to identify natural antioxidant sources to replace synthetic antioxidants. This study evaluated the antioxidant effects of organic solvent fractions of 80% methanol extracts from Pediastrum duplex and Dactylococcopsis fascicularis microalgae. Among the solvent fractions tested, the ethyl acetate and n-hexane fractions from P duplex effectively scavenged 79.8% and 74.5% of DPPH free radicals, respectively. The chloroform fraction from D. fascicularis showed the strongest $H_2O_2$ scavenging ability (49.7%). The greatest scavenging of hydroxyl radicals (73.1%) was exhibited by the 80% methanol extract from P duplex. Aqueous residue and ethyl acetate fraction from P duplex provided the strongest nitric oxide scavenging (57.7%) and metal chelating effect (82.1%), respectively. Chloroform and ethyl acetate fractions from P duplex and n-hexane fraction from D. fascicularis exhibited significantly greater inhibition of lipid peroxidation than the commercial antioxidants. These results suggested that P duplex and D. fascicularis microalgae having potential anti oxidative compounds with various properties could be utilized in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.166-175
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• 2008

In this study, we focused on natural water-soluble antioxidants from the Jeju benthic diatoms, Achnanthes longipes, Navicula sp. and Amphora coffeaeformis. They were prepared by enzymatic digestion using five carbohydrases (Viscozyme, Celluclast, AMG, Termamyl and Ultraflo) and five proteases (Protamex, Kojizyme, Neutrase, Flavourzyme and Alcalase) and their potential antioxidant activity was assessed. Among the enzymatic digests, Neutrase digest from A. coffeaeformis exhibited the highest effect in DPPH radical scavenging. Flavourzyme (48.7%), Viscozyme (47.4%) and Celluclast (45.7%) digests from Navicula sp. exhibited higher $O^{{\cdot}-}_2$ radical scavenging activity. Viscozyme digest from A. coffeaeformis (45.9%) possessed the highest effects in hydroxyl radical scavenging. Termamyl (89.3%) and Protamex (88.8%) digests from A. coffeaeformis had strong metal chelating activity. Lipid peroxidation was significantly inhibited in Termamyl and Kojizyme digests from A. longipes, AMG and Termamyl digests from Navicula sp. and Kojizyme digest from A. coffeaeformisi. These data suggest that enzymatic digests of the Jeju benthic diatoms might be valuable sources of antioxidant which can be applied in food and pharmaceutical industry.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.69-77
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• 2017

This study investigated the quality characteristics and antioxidant activities of Yanggaeng prepared with different ratios of Pleurotus eryngii powder: 0, 3, 6, and 9%. According to the results, the moisture content and pH increased with the addition of Pleurotus eryngii powder, but the Brix decreased. As the amount of Pleurotus eryngii powder increased, the lightness (L) increased, while the redness (a) and yellowness (b) decreased. The hardness of the control groups was lower than the Pleurotus eryngii powder groups. The total polyphenol content was influenced by the addition of Pleurotus eryngii powder. As the amount of Pleurotus eryngii powder increased, DPPH, reducing power, and metal chelating effect increased significantly. The results of a consumer acceptance test showed no significant differences in color between the controls and two groups (3% and 6%), and no significant differences in smell, taste, and overall acceptability between the controls and groups with 3% Pleurotus eryngii powder. Therefore, up to 3% Pleurotus eryngii powder can be incorporated into Yanggaeng to improve the quality and antioxidant potential.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.116-121
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• 2012

Water extract from Pinus densiflora (WPD) was investigated for its antioxidant activity and its ability to provide protection from DNA damage. A series of antioxidant assays, including a 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical-scavenging assay, a reducing power assay, a metal-chelating assay, a superoxide radical scavenging assay, and a nitrite scavenging ability, as well as a DNA damage protection assay were performed. Total phenolic content was found to be 211.32 mg Tan/g WPD. The extract scavenged 50% DPPH free radical at a concentration of 21.35 ${\mu}g/mL$. At that same concentration, the reducing power ability of WPD was higher than that of ${\alpha}$-tocopherol. The extract chelated 68.9% ferrous ion at the concentration of 4 mg/mL. WPD showed better nitrite scavenging effect at the lower pH. Meanwhile, WPD exhibited a strong capability for DNA damage protection at 1 mg/mL concentration. Taken together, these data suggest water extract from Pinus densiflora could be used as a suitable natural antioxidant.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.22-26
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• 2014

Protocatechualdehyde (PA)는 항산화 활성과 항암 활성을 가진 페놀성 물질이다. Streptomyces lincolnensis M-20 균주에서 생산된 PA를 균주 상등액에서 분리, 정제하였다. 항산화 활성을 가진 PA가 구리 이온 존재 하에서는 산화촉진제로 작용하였다. 항산화 활성은 DPPH를 이용한 방법으로 측정하였으며, 구리 이온 존재 하에서 PA의 산화 촉진 작용은 pBR322 플라스미드의 DNA 절단 작용으로 측정하였다. DNA 손상으로 생성되는 활성산소 종의 확인은 활성 산소종의 포집자인 글루타치온에 의해 DNA 절단이 억제되는 것으로 확인하였다. PA와 구리 이온의 복합체 형성은 금속 이온의 킬레이트인 EDTA가 존재할 경우와 존재하지 않을 경우를 자외선/가시광선 분광학적 분석법으로 비교, 확인하였다.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.672-681
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• 2009

The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant activities of enzymatic digests from citrus by-products (CBPs) prepared by high speed drying (HSD). HSD needs a short time (60 min) for drying and can be used in a commercial scale. Enzymatic digests were prepared from the CBPs using 6 enzymes such as aminoglucosidase (AMG), celluclast, pectinex, termamyl, ultraflo, and viscozyme. Antioxidant activities of AMG digest from CBPs were evaluated by different in vitro models such as 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), hydroxyl, alkyl, $H_2O_2$ scavenging, metal chelating, lipid peroxidation, and comet assays, and exhibited strong activities. The antioxidant compounds were detected by an high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled on-line to an 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid ($ABTS^+$) scavenging detection system, and found that hesperidin was the key compound. Therefore, the results obtained in this study suggest that HSD is an effective method to transform wet CBPs into dried form, and CBPs are potential source of natural antioxidant.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제26권9호
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• pp.1074-1081
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 제주에서 자생하는 동백나무 겨우살이의 용매별 기능성 성분 및 항산화 활성에 대한 평가를 시행하였다. 총 폴리페놀 및 플라보노이드 함량을 분석한 결과 모두 70% 에탄올 추출물에서 높은 함량을 보였다. DPPH, hydrogen peroxide 소거능, ferrous ion chelating, 환원력을 통해 항산화 활성을 측정하고 이를 EC₅₀ 및 EC_0.5로 나타낸 결과 모든 실험에서 70% 에탄올을 용매로 사용한 겨우살이 추출물에서 높은 활성을 나타내었다. 상기의 결과를 통하여 총 폴리페놀 및 플라보노이드 함량과 항산화 활성간의 깊은 관련성을 예상해볼 수 있었고 이를 상관관계를 통해 분석해 본 결과, 총 폴리페놀 및 플라보노이드 함량과 항산화 활성이 0.01 및 0.05 수준에서 유의한 상관관계를 보임을 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 결과들을 통해 잠재적 항산화제로서의 제주산 동백 겨우살이의 가능성이 있다고 판단되어 향후 구체적인 연구가 필요하다고 사료된다.