• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.375-382
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• 2014

The principal objective of this study was to evaluate the quality characteristics of dried noodles when different concentrations of Boehmeria nivea powder were added to wheat flour. Cooking quality, mechanical textural properties, and viscosity were measured, and sensory evaluation was conducted with the prepared noodles. The gelatinization points of the composite Boehmeria nivea powder-wheat flours increased. The viscosity at $95^{\circ}C$, viscosity at $95^{\circ}C$ after 15 minutes, and maximum viscosity values of the samples decreased, as the Boehmeria nivea powder content increased as measured via amylography. The L and b values decreased and a value increased with increasing amounts of Boehmeria nivea powder. Further, the color values, weight and volume of the cooked noodles increased, along with the turbidity of the soup with increasing amounts of Boehmeria nivea powder. Regarding textural characteristics, Boehmeria nivea powder additive increased hardness and reduced adhesiveness, cohesiveness, and springiness. Overall, noodles prepared with 15% Boehmeria nivea powder were preferred compared to other noodles, according to the results of our sensory evaluation.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.1-10
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• 2013

This study investigates the quality characteristics of soybean dasik made by mixing roasted beans with ramie leaf(Boehmeria nivea) extract powder. The results are as follows. For soybean dasik not including(0%) ramie leaf(Boehmeria nivea) extract powder, its moisture contents has appeared the lowest to $8.39{\pm}0.98%$, while soybean dasik with 10% ramie leaf extract powder the highest moisture contents to $14.71{\pm}0.02%$. As the content of ramie leaf(Boehmeria nivea) extract powder increased, the L-value, the a-value and b-value of soybean dasik with ramie leaf(Boehmeria nivea) extract powder significantly decreased(p<0.05). Among the texture measurement items of soybean dasik with ramie leaf(Boehmeria nivea) extract powder, the hardness, the gumminess, and the chewiness significantly increased as more amount of ramie leaf(Boehmeria nivea) extract powder added, whereas the adhesiveness and the cohesiveness significantly decreased(p<0.05%). The sensory evaluation, color and taste, softness and overall acceptability of soybean dasik with ramie leaf(Boehmeria nivea) extract powder showed that the one with 8% ramie leaf(Boehmeria nivea) extract powder were the most highly preferred, and there was no significant difference in the flavor. In conclusion, the soybean dasik added with 8% ramie leaf(Boehmeria nivea) extract powder is considered the most desirable in all of color, taste, flavor, and overall acceptability.

• KSBB Journal
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• v.31 no.3
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• pp.145-150
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• 2016

Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaud., a flowering plant, has been widely cultivated in Asian countries including Korea. It has been reported that B. nivea exhibits health beneficial effects for the prevention of inflammation, oxidative stress, and virus-related diseases. In this study, we evaluated the inhibitory effect of B. nivea on adipocyte differentiation and angiogenesis. DPPH radical scavenging activities of 70% ethanol extract of B. nivea (EBN) and water extract of B. nivea (WBN) were $90.8{\pm}1.1%$ and $20{\pm}6.9%$, respectively. EBN was also effective in the reduction of adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 cells. We next examined the transcriptional activity of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma ($PPAR-{\gamma}$), a pivotal target for anti-obesity. We found that treatment with rosiglitazone induced the transactivation of $PPAR-{\gamma}$. Under the same condition, $800{\mu}g/mL$ EBN reduced the transactivation of $PPAR-{\gamma}$ in rosiglitazone-induced cells. These results demonstrate that EBN-inhibited adipocyte differentiation was accompanied by $PPAR-{\gamma}$ inhibition. The study also tested whether EBN exhibits an anti-angiogenic effect by inhibiting tube formation in HUVECs. We found that EBN effectively inhibits tube formation, suggesting that EBN exhibited an anti-angiogenic effect. Taken together, B. nivea can be used as a functional food for the prevention of obesity and angiogenesis-related diseases including cancer.

• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.465-471
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• 2014

This study investigated the quality characteristics of tofu prepared with Boehmeria nivea powder. Moisture, crude ash, carbohydrate, crude protein and crude lipid contents were 7.71%, 20.09%, 39.01%, 31.25% and 0.93%, respectively. The yield of tofu added with BNP increased with addition of BNP, However, there was a significant decrease in pH as well as a significant increase in total acidity. In addition, L, a and b values of tofu decreased with increasing content of BNP. In terms of textural properties, hardness, chewiness and brittleness increased, whereas springiness and cohesiveness decreased, with increasing addition of BNP. In the sensory evaluation, overall preference for tofu added with 0.6% BNP was the highest. According to the results, addition of BNP positively affects the overall sensory evaluation of tofu, and 0.6% is the optimal level.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• v.18 no.5
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• pp.1096-1099
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• 2009

This study investigated change in the chemical components and antioxidant activity of ramie (Boehmeria nivea) leaves (RL) for the development of functional foods. Proximate compositions of protein, crude ash, and crude fat were 24.49, 11.41, and 4.89%, respectively. Contents of minerals of calcium (Ca), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), and iron (Fe) were 1,874, 1,433, 362, and 16 mg/100 g, respectively. ${\alpha},\;{\beta}$, and ${\gamma}$-Tocopherol contents were 9.79, 0.18, and 1.44 mg/100 g, respectively. Linoleic and linolenic acid contents were higher than those of palmatic and stearic acid. Total phenolic and flavonoids contents showed the high level of 149 and 49 mg/g. The $IC_{50}$ values of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), hydroxyl, and superoxide radical scavenging of RL extracts were 688, 424, and $596{\mu}g/mL$, respectively, while the radical scavenging values by butylated hydroxylanisole (BHA) were 92, 58, and $98{\mu}g/mL$, respectively. Thus, RL has the potential to be used as a healthy and functional food ingredient.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.36-39
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• 2018

Phytochemical analysis of Boehmeria nivea (Bn) leaves by medium pressure liquid chromatography led to the isolation of a flavonoid glycoside identified by spectroscopic analysis as rutin. The amount of rutin in the leaves of Bn harvested from nine regions in South Korea (Bn 1-9) which were collected on the months of June, July, August, and September was determined by HPLC-UV analysis. A gradient elution program that utilizes a $Discovery^{(R)}$ C18 ($4.6{\times}250mm$, $5{\mu}m$) column and mobile phase composed of 1% acetic acid-water: acetonitrile (90:10 to 60:40 for min) was followed. The injection volume and flow rate were $10{\mu}l$ and 1 mL/ min, respectively. UV detection was set at 350 nm. Results show that Bn-8 harvested in September reported the highest content of rutin among the samples analyzed. This study provides a basis for the optimal harvest time of Bn which maximizes the yield of rutin.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• v.57 no.3
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• pp.279-286
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biological activities of extracts of ramie (Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaud.), hereafter referred to as Bn. Bn extracts from various collecting area were extracted with methanol. Two extracts from our study, Bn-13 and -82, showed significant antioxidant properties, likely due to their ability to scavenge free radicals. In addition, Bn extracts showed stronger anti-bacterial activity against Escherichia coli (Bn-40), Stapylococcus aureus (Bn-33), and Helicobacter pylori (Bn-05). In addition, this study was conducted to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of Bn extracts in lipopolyssacharide (LPS)- and interferon-${\gamma}$ (IFN-${\gamma}$)-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages cells. Bn-37 significantly inhibited the production LPS/IFN-${\gamma}$-induced nitric oxide. The most noteworthy anti-cancer effect was found in Bn-23. Bn-08 showed inhibition of aldose reductase. This study provides basic information for the development of functional foods.

• Korean Journal of Plant Resources
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• v.28 no.6
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• pp.675-681
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• 2015

β amyloid protein (Aβ) plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and possibly in Aβ-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress. Aβ can directly cause reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. Overproduction of ROS is considered to be involved in the pathogenesis of neurodegeneration of AD. Here, we investigated 9 kinds of ramie (Boehmeria nivea, (L.) Gaud., BN; hereafter denoted as BN) for their protective action against oxidative stress in a cellular system using C6 glial cells. We observed loss of cell viability and high levels of ROS generation after treatment with hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) and Aβ_25-35. However, treatments with BN extracts led to an increase in cell viability and decrease in ROS production induced by H2O2 and Aβ25-35. In particular, the extracts of BN-01 (seobang variety from Seocheon) and BN-09 (local variety from Yeonggwang) showed excellent anti-oxidative properties. This indicates that BN extracts could prevent neurodegeneration by reducing oxidative stress in cells.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Crop Science Conference
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• 2017.06a
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• pp.226-226
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• 2017

This study was to evaluate methods to high quality food ramie rice cake, thereby increasing farm income. This study investigated the effects of different covering material on stable winter survival management with edible leaf in Ramie(Boehmeria nivea L.). The method of winter survival with covering material were conducted under three condition compose to Non covering, Rice straw cutting covered with 500kg.10a-1, Rice husks covered with 1,000kg.10a-1(covered 4~5 cm thickness in the soil surface). Method of application were standard application(N-P-K-Compost applied at 27-9-27-600kg.10a-1. Compost and fused phosphate applied at 100% of basal fertilizer in March 25. 20% of top dressing were four times application in March 25 - October 5. Planting year were March 15, 2011. Plants were spaced 60 cm apart in rows 25 cm apart with open cultivation. According to non covering < Rice husks covered with 1,000kg.10a-1 < Rice straw cutting covered with 500kg.10a-1 cultivation this order, aerial part as a result were plenty amount of growth. Sprout time and winter survival rates was uncovering control plot compared to 2 - 5 days quickly, 45-57% highly by rice husks and rice straw covering. Green leaf yields is untreated control plot (12,44 kg.10a-1) compared to rice husks covering 7% higher, and rice straw covering increased to 18% of the most.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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• v.33 no.3
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• pp.268-275
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• 2018

This study examined the effects of Boehmerianivea powder on the functional and sensory characteristics of dumpling shell. Various dumpling shell samples were prepared with wheat flour containing different amounts of Boehmerianivea powder. The instrumental characteristics were examined and sensory evaluations were performed. According to the amylograph data, the composite Boehmerianivea powder-wheat flour samples had increased gelatinization temperatures with increasing Boehmerianivea powder content; whereas the initial viscosity at $95^{\circ}C$, viscosity at $95^{\circ}C$ after 15 minutes, and the maximum viscosity were reduced. The L, a and b Hunter's color values decreased with increasing Boehmerianivea powder content. In addition to the cooked weight, the cooked volume and turbidity of dumpling shell increased with increasing level of Boehmerianivea powder. In terms of the textural characteristics, the addition of Boehmerianivea powder increased the chewiness, smoothness and adhesiveness. The DPPH free radical scavenging activity increased significantly with increasing content of Boehmerianivea powder (p<0.05). Finally, the results of the sensory properties indicated that 5% Boehmerianivea powder had the highest scores. These results suggest that Boehmerianivea powder can be applied to dumpling shells to achieve high quality and functionality.