Screening of the Radical Scavenging Effects, Tyrosinase Inhibition and Anti-allergic Activities Using Opuntia ficus-indica

손바닥선인장(Opuntia ficus-indica)의 라디칼 활성, Tyrosinase 억제 활성, 항알레르기 활성 검색

We have examined radical scavenging effects, tyrosinase inhibition activities and anti-allergic activities on the methanol extracts of Opuntia ficus-indica cultivated in Cheju island. By the comparison of the four samples, methanol and 50% methanol extracts of respective fruits and stems of Opuntia, the most desirable activities were obtained in the sample of the stem's methanol extracts. Based on this analysis, further study to identify the active components in this sample is warranted.