• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.204-211
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• 2013

The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal mixing conditions for two different amounts of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) powder and olive oil for the processing of chicken sausage. The experiment was designed according to the central composite design of response surface methodology, with ten experimental points, including two replicates for turmeric powder and olive oil. The physicochemical and mechanical analysis of each sample, including water holding capacity, moisture content, lightness, redness, yellowness, hardness, chewiness, gumminess, and cohesiveness, showed significant differences. The results from sensory evaluations also showed very significant differences in color, flavor, tenderness, chewiness, and overall quality. The optimal formulation, calculated by numerical and graphical methods, was 1.89 g of turmeric powder and 9.77 g of olive oil. Under these conditions, the model predicted pH-6.01, salinity-0.20, WHC-94.88, $L^*$ value-61.13, $b^*$ value-37.45, hardness-$36.66{\times}10^2$ (N), springiness-8.70 (mm), chewiness-$26.88{\times}10^3$ ($N{\times}mm$).

• BMB Reports
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.96-100
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• 2009

Aromatic (ar)-turmerone from turmeric oil displays anti-tumorigenesis activity that includes inhibited cell proliferation. This study investigated ar-turmerone-mediated apoptotic protein activation in human lymphoma U937 cells. Ar-turmerone treatment inhibited U937 cell viability in a concentration-dependent fashion, with inhibition exceeding 84%. Moreover, the treatment produced nucleosomal DNA fragmentation and the percentage of sub-diploid cells increased in a concentration-dependent manner; both are hallmarks of apoptosis. The apoptotic effect of ar-turmerone was associated with the induction of Bax and p53 proteins, rather than Bcl-2 and p21. Activation of mitochondrial cytochrome c and caspase-3 demonstrated that the activation of caspases accompanied the apoptotic effect of ar-turmerone, which mediated cell death. These results suggest that the apoptotic effect of ar-turmerone on U937 cells may involve caspase-3 activation through the induction of Bax and p53, rather than Bcl-2 and p21.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권16호
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• pp.6575-6580
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• 2014

This study aimed to evaluate the antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic activity of turmeric essential oil as well as to establish biochemical mechanisms of action. Antimutagenicity testing was accomplished using strains and known mutagens with and without microsomal activation. Anticarcinogenic activity was assessed by topical application of 7, 12 - dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA) as initiator and 1% croton oil as promoter for the induction of skin papillomas in mice. Inhibition of p450 enzymes by TEO was studied using various resorufins and aminopyrene as substrate. Turmeric essential oil (TEO) showed significant antimutagenic activity (p<0.001) against direct acting mutagens such as sodium azide ($NaN_3$), 4-nitro-O-phenylenediamine (NPD) and N-methyl-N-nitro N'nitrosoguanine (MNNG). TEO was found to have significant antimutagenic effect (>90%) against mutagen needing metabolic activation such as 2-acetamidoflourene (2-AAF). The study also revealed that TEO significantly inhibited (p<0.001) the mutagenicity induced by tobacco extract to Salmonella TA 102 strain. DMBA and croton oil induced papilloma development in mice was found to be delayed and prevented significantly by TEO application. Moreover TEO significantly (P<0.001) inhibited isoforms of cytochrome p450 (CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2B1/2, CYP2A, CYP2B and CYP3A) enzymes in vitro, which are involved in the activation of carcinogens. Results indicated that TEO is antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic and inhibition of enzymes (p450) involved in the activation of carcinogen is one of its mechanisms of action.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.266-271
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• 1998

천연물로부터 안전성과 안정성이 우수한 항산화성 물질을 찾기 위하여 생약류 10종을 선정하여 95% ethanol으로 추출하면서 추출 수율과 팜유를 기질로한 항산화력을 비교한 결과 울금이 가장 좋은 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 울금 추출물을 팜유에 대해 첨가농도를 $0.05{\sim}0.5%$까지 높혀 가면서 현재 사용되는 천연 항산화제인 mixed tocopherol, rosemary 추출물들과 비교하여 항산화력을 측정한 결과 0.05%까지는 3종류 모두 유사한 항산화 효과를 나타내었으나 그 이상의 농도에 있어서는 울금 추출물의 항산화력이 월등히 우수하였다. 돈지에 대한 울금 추출물의 항산화 효과는 0.01% 첨가시 AI가 4.59로서 1.57인 팜유보다 월등하였으며, 대두유에 대해서는 첨가에 따른 항산화 효과가 전혀 나타나지 않았다. 각종 지방산 메틸에스테르에 울금 추출물을 각각 0.05%, 0.1% 첨가하였을 때 oleic acid methyl ester에 대해서는 AI가 각각 3.01, 4.33으로 크게 증가하였으나, linoleic acid methyl eser에 대해서는 각각 0.85, 0.96으로서 오히려 감소하는 경향이 나타났다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.487-493
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• 2016

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) has been reported to have many biological functions including anti-obesity. Leptin, peptide hormone produced by adipocytes and its concentration is increased in proportion to the amount of the adipocytes. In the present study, we examined the effects of Korean turmeric on the regulation of adiposity and leptin levels in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and rats fed a high-fat and high-cholesterol diet. MATERIALS/METHODS: Leptin secretion, free fatty acid and glycerol contents in 3T3-L1 adipocytes were measured after incubation of cells with turmeric for 24 hours. Rats were divided into four experimental groups: a normal diet group (N), a high-fat and high-cholesterol diet group (HF), a high-fat and high-cholesterol diet group supplemented with 2.5% turmeric extracts (TPA group) and a high-fat and high-cholesterol diet group supplemented with 5% turmeric extracts (TPB group). Serum samples were used for the measurement of leptin concentration. RESULTS: Contents of free fatty acid and glycerol showed concentration dependent increase in response to turmeric extracts. Effects of turmeric extracts on reduction of lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 cells were examined by Oil Red O staining. Treatment with turmeric extracts resulted in increased expression levels of adipose triglyceride lipase and hormone-sensitive lipase mRNA. The concentration of leptin from 3T3-L1 adipocytes was significantly decreased by turmeric. Proportional abdominal and epididymal fats weights of the turmeric 5% supplemented group, TPB has significantly decreased compared to the HF group. The serum levels of leptin in the TPA and TPB groups were significantly lower than those of the HF group. CONCLUSIONS: Based on these results, we suggested that Korean turmeric may contribute to the decreasing of body fat and regulating leptin secretion.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.107-110
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• 2010

Curcuma caesia Roxb. (Zingiberaceae) is commonly known as 'Black turmeric'. In India it grows in West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar, North-East and Uttar Pradesh and is widely used by ethnic communities for various ailments. Rhizomes of the plant are used for sprains and bruises and are also employed in cosmetics. In West Bengal it is an important place in traditional system of medicine and is also used as a substitute for turmeric in fresh stage. Present communication deals with the detailed pharmacognostical evaluation of the rhizome sample. Inner part of the rhizome is bluish-black in colour and emits a characteristic sweet smell, due to the presence of essential oil. On steam distillation the rhizome yields an essential oil rich in camphor. A detailed HPTLC studies has been carried out for quantitative evaluation of active marker component. HPTLC, physico-chemical, morphological and histological parameters presented in this paper may be proposed as parameters to establish the authenticity of C. caesia rhizome and may possibly help to differentiate the drug from its other allied species.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.408-413
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• 1995

Pickle성분이 linolenic acid의 산화효소인 lipoxygenase와 methemoglobin (nonenzymatic oxidant)에 미치는 효과를 조사하였다. 그외, 피클 성분중 건조 양념내의 lipoxygenase, peroxidase와 catalase 활성도 조사하였다. 시중에 판매중인 일부 pickle brine은 lipoxygenase와 methemoglobin에 의한 linolenic acid의 산화를 억제하였다. Dill oil emulsion, 양파 농축액 (onion concentrate), oil cassia, polysorbate 80, turmeric acid와 같은 피클 성분들은 lipoxygenase와 methemoglobin에 의한 산화를 감소시켰다. Lipoxygenase의 활성은 garlic, mustard seed, red pepper에서 발견되었다. Peroxidase의 활성은 mustard seed에서만 존재하였으며, gall black pepper, allspice와 red pepper에서는 catalase의 활성이 있었다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.59-65
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• 2022

본 연구에서는 형광등 빛 조사 하에서 심황색소의 감광활성을 평가하고 이로 인한 유지산화 유도 및 세포독성 강화 효과를 평가하였다. Formazan 탈색 및 NBT 환원을 이용한 실험에서 심황색소는 빛에 노출 시 유의적인 감광활성을 보였다. 또한, 심황색소는 빛 조사에 의해 올리브유를 제외한 옥수수유, 카놀라유와 대두유 등 식용유지에서 hydroperoxide 양과 TBARS 양을 현저하게 증가시켰다. 그러나, 심황색소는 빛 조사 하에서 O/W 반응계에서 linoleic acid로부터 TBARS의 생성을 저해했으며, ROS에 의한 DCF 형광반응도 감소시키는 산화방지 효과를 나타냈다. 또한 심황색소의 흑색종에 대한 세포독성도 형광등 빛 조사에 의해 현저하게 강화되었다. 본 연구결과는 식품 첨가물로 사용되는 심황색소가 감광활성 발현을 통해 특정환경에서 유지산화를 유도하는 부정적 영향을 미칠 수 있으나, 암세포 사멸 효과강화 등의 긍정적인 활성을 나타낼 수 있음을 보여준다.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.1500-1504
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• 2009

Effects of methanol extract from turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) (CME) on underlying mechanisms of lipolysis were investigated in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Compared to the control, lipid accumulation with 72 hr treatment of CME at the concentration $20\;{\mu}g/mL$ was significantly decreased by 19.9% as quantified by Oil red O dye. Intracellular triglyceride (TG) content was also lowered by 19.3%. To determine the mechanism for TG content reduction, glycerol release level was measured. Incubation of 3T3-L1 adipocytes with 15 and $20\;{\mu}g/mL$ of CME significantly elevated the level of free glycerol released into the cultured medium by 20.4 and 28.6%, respectively. In subsequent measurements using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), mRNA levels of hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) and adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL) were significantly increased by 21.2 and 24.9%, respectively, at the concentration $20\;{\mu}g/mL$. Results indicated that CME stimulated lipolysis through induction of HSL and ATGL mRNA expressions, resulting in increased glycerol release.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.103-112
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• 2023

본 연구는 우울에 효과가 입증된 국내 자생 식물 9종(배초향, 적송, 강황, 생강, 산미나리씨, 불수감, 황칠, 탱자, 쥐오줌풀) 을 선정하여 각각의 향기 성분 분석결과를 기반으로 9종 정유를 조합하여 항산화(DPPH, ABTS), 세포독성(MTS), 항염(Nitric oxide)실험을 수행하였다. 향기성분 분석결과 조합오일에서 기연구된 우울완화 효과 성분인 DL-Limonene(38.44%), g-Terpinene(8.9%), Estragole(5.18%), a-Pinene(1.73%) 등이 동정되었다. 항산화 활성인 DPPH 라디칼 소거능은 75.4%, ABTS 라디칼 소거능은 74.04%을 보였으며, 세포독성이 확인되지 않은 5uL/ml의 농도에서 NO 생성 저해능은 33.14%로 나타났다. 이를 통하여 국내 블렌딩 정유의 우울증의 개선 또는 예방에 대한 효과를 검증하고 더불어 과학적 효능과 성분 연구가 상호 협력적으로 이루어져 우울증적 증상 개선 유무를 확인 할 수 있는 기초자료로 제공하고자 한다.