• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.34 no.2
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• pp.162-166
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• 2005

Two flavonoids, 7-O-methyl-3',4'-didehydroxy quercetin (MDQ) and quercetin, isolated from Chinese propolis, which is the generic name for the resinous substance collected by honeybees from various plant sources, were tested for their antioxidant activity and protective effect against radiation-induced DNA damage in mouse lymphocytes. In antioxidant test, both compounds provided a dose-dependent scavenging effect on DPPH radical and a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on lipid peroxidation in mouse liver. Quercetin showed stronger scavenging and inhibitory effect than MDQ, and it also provided strong inhibition on superoxide anion radical generated in xanthine-xanthine oxidase system, but there was no inhibitory ability for MDQ. In comet assay using single cell gel electrophoresis, MDQ and quercetin showed a protective effect against DNA damage caused by gamma irradiation. They reduced DNA damage to 54% (p<0.01) and 53% (p<0.01) at 25 $\mu$mol, respectively. These results suggest that free radical scavenging seems to be associated with their catechol form on the B ring, and radioprotection appears to be a likely mechanism of antioxidant activity by these flavonoids.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• v.40 no.3
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• pp.254-258
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• 1997

To examine the characteristics of the antioxidative property of Buckwheat components, acetone extracts from a buckwheat, Suwon 5, was fractionated using five solvents. Hexane, ethylacetate, ether, butanol and water fractions were obtained. Butanol fraction showed the greatest electron donating ability and inhibitory effect on lipid peroxidation. It also showed the most excellent activity in the superoxide radical scavenging activity by xanthine/xanthine oxidase-cytochrome c reduction system. Spectrophotogram of butanol fraction was similar to that of rutin. Superoxide radical scavenging activity was related to the contents of rutin. Inhibitory effect of each fraction on xanthine oxidase was also measured. Butanol fraction had the strongest inhibitory effect on xanthine oxidase and $IC_{50}\;was\;3.1\;{\mu}g$. The inhibition type of butanol fraction on xanthine oxidase turned out to be a mixture of the uncompetitive and non-competitive modes.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Postharvest Science and Technology of Agricultural Products Conference
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• 2003.10a
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• pp.136.2-136
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• 2003

솔잎은 예로부터 민간에서 약용으로 사용되어 간장질환, 비뇨생식기질환, 위장질환, 신경계질환, 순환기질환 및 피부질환 등에 효과가 있다고 알려져 있고 식용으로도 널리 이용하여온 천연식물 자원중의 하나이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 솔잎 증류액을 가지고 솔잎이 갖는 향기 성분에 대한 분석, 음용수 적합성 시험을 행하였으며, 생리활성 효과를 알아보고자 DPPH 라디칼 소거능 시험, 항돌연변이원성 시험, 세포독성 시험, 유전독성 억제시험을 실시하였다. 실험결과, 향기 성분과 음용수 분석 시험에서는 음용수로 부적합한 성분이 검출되지 않았으며, DPPH 라디칼 소거능 시험에서 RC$_{50}$이 69.9${\mu}\ell$로 높은 항산화 활성을 나타내었다. 또한 항돌연변이원성 시험에서 Salmonella typhimurium TA100 균주에 대하여 시료 농도 200${\mu}\ell$/plate에서 80% 이상의 억제율을 보였다. 세포독성시험 결과, 시료농도 50${\mu}\ell$/well에서 위암세포인 AGS, 간암세포인 HepG2 모두에서 90% 이상의 높은 억제율을 보였다. 그리고 생체내 시험인 유전독성 시험에서는 시료 200${\mu}\ell$/kg에서 72.4%의 비교적 높은 유전독성 억제 효과를 나타내어 기능성 식품의 소재로 사용이 가능 할 것으로 사료된다.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.18 no.6
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• pp.967-972
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• 2011

The methanolic product of assai(Euterpe oleracea Mart) scavenged the intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and 1,1-diphenyl-2- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical, and prevented lipid peroxidation. The radical-scavenging activity of assai palm methanolic extract protected the viability of peritoneal macrophage cells exposed to hydrogen peroxide($H_2O_2$). Furthermore, the extract reduced the apoptotic-cell formation induced by $H_2O_2$, as demonstrated by the decrease in the number of hypodiploid cells and in the apoptotic-cell body formation. These results indicate that assai palm methanolic extract has radical-scavenging activity and ameliorates $H_2O_2$-induced cytotoxicity.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• v.65 no.1
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• pp.75-79
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• 2022

Antioxidant, α-glucosidase inhibition, and anticoagulant effects of 80% ethanolic extract from mistletoe (Viscum album var. coloratum) were investigated. The yield and polyphenol content of the mistletoe extract were 30.9±0.4% and 57.6±1.5 mg gallic acid equivalents/g, respectively. The antioxidant effects of the mistletoe extract such as free and cationic radical scavenging ability, nitrite scavenging ability, and reducing power increased in proportion to its concentration. Also the mistletoe extract inhibited the activity of α-glucosidase, and delayed plasma coagulation mainly by inhibiting the extrinsic and common pathways in blood coagulation system.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.37 no.1
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• pp.6-10
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• 2005

Free radical-scavenging activities of Korean Bulro Kugi (Lycium chinense Mill) fruit, leaf, and root were evaluated. Total phenolic contents of fruit, leaf, and root were $1,078.4{\pm}61.0$, $939.9{\pm}19.8$, and $3,792.2{\pm}106.6mg/L$, and their flavonoids were $396.7{\pm}15.2$, $1,952.9{\pm}21.3$, and $425.3{\pm}13.5mg/L$, respectively (p<0.001). HPLC revealed main polyphenolic compounds in fruit were p-coumaric and syringic acids in fruit, p-coumaric, syringic, and procatechuic acids in leaf, and p-coumaric, syringic, caffeic, and procatechuic acids in root. Highest radical-scavenging activities of superoxide anion and hydroxyl were found in leaf and root, respectively (p<0.001).

• Korean Journal of Organic Agriculture
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• v.26 no.3
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• pp.477-488
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• 2018

This study examined the total phenolic and flavonoid compounds, and the antioxi dant activity of major cultivars of Prunus mume in Korea. The total phenolic content ranged from 64.13 to $93.43mg{\cdot}100g^{-1}$, with the content in 'Osuku' being higher than that in the other cultivars; a difference in the content among cultivars was observed. The total flavonoid content was $6.16{\sim}18.57mg{\cdot}100g^{-1}$, showing a significant difference, with the highest content being noted in 'Gojirou'. The DPPH radical scavenging activity was measured and was relatively high for Nanko, Kamakami, Natsuka, Dana, and Osuku cultivars. When ABTS radical scavenging activity was measured, all the cultivars showed a scavenging activity over 80%, with the scavenging activity of 'Osuku' being the highest. With respect to nitrite scavenging ability, all cultivars exhibited a high scavenging activity of over 50%, with the highest activity observed for 'Nanko' (76.03%), 'Gojirou' (70.56%), and 'Yourou' (70.32%). Based on the study results, it is considered that Prunus mume can be a useful resource because of various substances with functional physiological activities.

• Korean Journal of Plant Resources
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• v.26 no.5
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• pp.519-525
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• 2013

The Opuntia extract has been traditionally used to treat diabetes, inflammation, and rheumatoid arthritis in oriental medicine. The purpose of this study is to investigate characteristics of biological activity between Opuntia humifusa and Opuntia ficus-indica which is cultivating in korea using cell-free system or cell-based assay. O. humifusa extract effectively inhibited ${\alpha}$-glucosidase activity or improved the immune function, and its biological activity was more effective than O. ficus-indica extract. The scavenging activity of DPPH radical and the inhibitory effect of tyrosinase similarly showed by O. humifusa and O. ficus-indica extract, however neuroprotective effect only showed a tendency to increase compared with control in PC12 cells. Therefore the results suggest that O. humifusa can be a useful agent for treatment of diabetes and immunodeficiency.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.105-110
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• 2008

The antioxidant properties of bamboos sap isolated from Phyllostachys pubescens were investigated. This product scavenged intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical, and prevented lipid peroxidation. The radical scavenging activity of bamboo sap protected the viability of peritoneal macrophage cells exposed to hydrogen peroxide $(H_2O_2)$, Furthermore, bamboo sap reduced apoptotic cell formation induced by $H_2O_2$ as demonstrated by decreases in the number of hypo-diploid cells am apoptotic cell body formation. These results indicate that bamboo sap has radical scavenging activity and ameliorates $H_2O_2$ induced cytotoxicity.

• Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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• v.26 no.11
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• pp.157-163
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• 2021

In this study, we investigated the antioxidants activity by measuring electron donating ability and ABTS radical scavenging ability of the extracts from Rutaceae fruits (citron, grapefruit, lemon, mandarin orange, orange, trifoliate) to evaluate its use as a antioxidants in foods and cosmetics. Rutaceae fruits extract were separated in two parts of whole fruit (pulp, pulp fegment membrane, peel) and peel, dried, and then extracted with 70% ethanol. As a result of comparing the antioxidant effect at the concentration of 10,000 ㎍/mL, the electron donating ability was higher in the dried lemon peel extract (DLPE, 88.15%) and the dried citron whole fruit extract (DCWE, 80.44%), and the ABTS radical scavenging ability was highest in lemon peel and dried peel extract at 94.85% (FLPE) and 92.83% (DLPE). In conclusion, it was confirmed that lemon showed the highest antioxidant effect among the Rutaceae fruits(citron, grapefruit, lemon, mandarin orange, orange, trifoliate), and it was confirmed that the dried peel extract had a significant effect. Therefore it is considered that the dried lemon peel extract has the potential to be used as a natural antioxidant material in food and cosmetics.