• 생명과학회지
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• 제17권7호통권87호
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• pp.915-922
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• 2007

본 연구자들은 동${\cdot}$서양에서 오랫동안 민간요법으로 사용되어져 왔고, 문헌에도 약리적인 작용이 기록되어 있는 Opuntia ficus-indica var. Saboten Makino (손바닥 선인장, 백년초) 줄기 분말을 사용하여 항균생리활성 물질을 규명하고자 하였다. 줄기 분말을 황산으로 가수분해 처리한 후 메탄올, 메틸클로라이드, 에탄올 등의 용매로 추출하였다. 용매추출물 가운데 methylene chloride 추출물의 경우 가장 탁월한 항균활성을 나타내었다. 항균활성을 나타내는 생리활성 물질을 분리 분석하기 위하여 조제용 TLC를 이용하여 산 가수분해 추출물로부터 7개의 분획물을 분리하였다. 7개 분획물 가운데 가장 광범위한 항균활성을 나타내는 유효 분획물로 분리된 것을 MBT-01108이라 명명하였다. 산가수분해로 추출된 분획물 MBT-01108을 구조 분석한 결과 항균 활성을 나타내는 화합물이 levulinic acid임을 밝혀냈다. Opuntia ficus-indica var. Saboten Makino로부터 분리된 levulinic acid는 식품 또는 화장품의 천연 보존제로써 사용가능하리라 판단되며, 또한, 세균성 질병예방, 여드름, 노화 예방, 미백 화장품 성분, 그리고 항생제로도 사용 가능한 물질임을 밝혀냈다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제43권6호
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• pp.783-786
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• 2011

버섯류는 기호식품으로서의 성격과 기능성식품으로서의 성격을 동시에 갖는 매우 독특한 식품소재로서 본 연구에서는 국내에서 자생하는 8종류의 버섯에서 항충치 활성성분을 조사해 보았으며, 더불어 높은 항충치활성을 가진 추출물을 얻고자 다양한 용매를 이용, 최적의 용매조성을 탐색해 보았다. Chloroform, methanol, acetone, ethyl acetate 및 증류수를 용매로 사용하였으며, 이들 추출물의 S. mutans에 대한 항균 효과와 glucosyltransferase (GTase) 활성 억제효과를 살펴보았다. 표고버섯, 영지버섯 및 만가닥버섯 추출물이 상대적으로 높은 항충치활성을 나타내었으며, 추출용매에 의한 항균효과를 조사해본 결과, chloroform, methanol, ethyl acetate로 추출한 버섯 추출물에서 상대적으로 높은 항균효과를 보여주었다. 8종의 버섯 중 항균효과가 뛰어나고 GTase 활성 억제효과가 높은 만가닥(Lyopyllum ulmarium) 버섯으로부터 chloroform, methanol 및 ethyl acetate 추출물을 얻어 항충치활성을 조사하였다. S. mutans에 대한 만가닥 버섯의 최대 항균효과를 얻기 위해 심플렉스 중심 합성 계획법(simplex centroid design)을 이용하여 최적의 추출용매조성을 살펴본 결과, chloroform, methanol 및 ethyl acetate 3가지 용매를 모두 동일한 비율(1:1:1)로 혼합하여 추출한 추출물에서 가장 높은 항균효과가 나타났다. 만가닥버섯추출물은 항충치 소재로서 중요한 역할을 할 수 있을 것으로 기대되며, 버섯추출물의 항충치 효과는 추출용매에 의해 영향을 받으므로 버섯에서 항충치활성물질을 얻고자 할 때에는 추출용매선택이 매우 중요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2012년도 정기총회 및 춘계학술발표회
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• pp.8-8
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• 2012

Ginseng have been traditionally used for strengthening immunity, providing nutrition and recovering health from fatigue. Recently, pharmaceutical activities of ginseng roots have been proven by many researches, and ginseng has become a world-famous medicinal plant. Ginseng saponin, ginsenoside, is one of the most important secondary metabolite in ginseng which has various pharmacological activities. Many studies have aimed to convert major ginsenosides to the more active minor ginsenoside Rg3 for consumer demand ginseng product. Microbial strain GS514 strain was isolated from soil around ginseng roots for enzymatic preparation of ginsenoside Rg3, which strain shows strong ability of converting ginsenoside Rb1and Rd into Rg3 in the solution with NaCl. The gene encoding a ${\beta}$-glucosidase from this GS514 was cloned and expressed in the BL21 (DE3) strain of Escherichia coli. The recombinant enzyme was purified and characterized. The molecular mass of purified was 87.5 kDa, as determined by SDS-PAGE. The gene sequence revealed significant homology to the family 3 glycoside hydrolases. The purified single enzyme also catalyzed the conversion of ginsenoside Rb1 into Rg3. This target enzyme will be able to produce as much saponin for consumer demand ginseng product. Anti-apoptotic proteins bind with pro-apoptotic proteins to induce apoptosis mechanism. Over expression of these anti-apoptotic proteins lead to several cancers by preventing apoptosis. Docking simulations were performed for anti-apoptotic proteins with several ginsenosides from Panax ginseng. Our finding shows ginsenosides particularly Rg3, Rh2 and Rf have more binding affinity with apoptotic proteins. Further, these docking system of each ginsenosides can be extended to experimental screen system for further brief confirmations of several diseases.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.225-233
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• 2019

In this study, we investigated the in vitro anti-biofilm activities of plant extracts of chives (Allium tuberosum), garlic (Allium sativum), and radish (Raphanus sativus L.) against environment harmful bacteria (gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and, gram-negative Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli O157:H7). In the paper disc assay, garlic extracts exhibited the highest anti-biofilm activity. The Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of all plant extracts was generally higher for gram-negative bacteria than it was for gram-positive bacteria. Gram-negative bacteria were more resistant to plant extracts. The tetrazolium dye (XTT) assay revealed that, each plant extract exhibited a different anti-biofilm activity at the MIC value depending on the pathogen involved. Among the plant extracts tested, garlic extracts (fresh juice and powder) effectively reduced the metabolic activity of the cells of food-poisoning bacteria in biofilms. These anti-biofilm activities were consistent with the results obtained through light microscopic observation. Though the garlic extract reduced biofilm formation for all pathogens tested, to elucidate whether this reduction was due to antimicrobial effects or anti-biofilm effects, we counted the colony forming units of pathogens in the presence of the garlic extract and a control antimicrobial drug. The garlic extract inhibited the E. coli O157:H7 biofilm effectively compared to the control antimicrobial drug ciprofloxacin; however, it did not inhibit S. aureus biofilm significantly compared to ciprofloxacin. In conclusion, garlic extracts could be used as natural food preservatives to prevent the growth of foodborne pathogens and elongater the shelf life of processed foods.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제48권
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• pp.41-48
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• 2003

The number of natural products obtained from plants has now reached over 100,000 and new chemical compounds are being discovered ever year. Medicinal and Aromatic plants and their extracts have been used for centuries to relieve pain, aid healing, kill bacteria and insects are important as the antifungal and anti-herbivore agents with further compounds being involved in the symbiotic associations. Although their functions in plants have not been fully established, it is Known that some substances have growth regulatory properties while others are involved in pollination and seed dispersal. The complex nature of these chemicals are usually produced in various types of secretory structures which is an important character of a plant family and also influenced and controlled by genetic and ecological factors. Detailed anatomical description of these structures ave relevant to the market value of the plants, the verification of authenticity of a given species and for the detection of substitution or adulteration. Volatile oils are used for their therapeutic action for flavoring of lemon, in perfumery of rose or as starting materials for the synthesis of other compounds of turpentine. For therapeutic purposes they are administered as inhalations of eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, as gargles and mouthwashes of thymol and transdermally many essential oils including those of lavender, etc. With these current trend for using volatile components in essential oil will be increasing in the future in Korea and in the world as well.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.15-23
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• 2010

The spice phenomenon therapy is to adhibit aromatic herbs or materials to the human body or clothing, for the purpose of preventing and treating diseases. Mankind found the fire, and found that some plants and trees give off smoke when they are burning. Then, they found that some of aromatic substances had certain actions after being absorbed through the respiratory organ, which was the beginning of the spice phenomenon therapy. The spice phenomenon therapy is effective to relieve the exterior syndrome, to eliminate dampness, to regulate Qi flow, and to induce resuscitation. It has two actions. One is that the aromas that permeated the body, refreshes the mind, stimulates the appetite, strengthens the spleen and the stomach, and makes a relaxing sleep. The other is that the aromatic substances, absorbed into the human body, have pharmacological actions. The volatile aromatic substances have various pharmacological actions such as stimulating cranial nerves, dilating cardiac blood vessels, promoting gastric secretion, relaxing and sleep-inducing. It has been proved that the spice phenomenon therapy is anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial and is effective to dilate cerebral blood vessels and to ease the pain. It is expected to be studied more aggressively.

• 한국양봉학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.325-328
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• 2019

We investigated the food storage stability of propolis extracts using homemade meatballs. Propolis extracts were prepared by using the ethanol extraction method. After making the meatballs, propolis was mixed into the meatball materials and egg water with a final concentration of 1% v/v. Microbial cultivation results showed that the cultivation of Staphylococcus aureus, which is one of the food poisoning bacteria, was reduced by more than 90% and the period of storage was 1.5 times longer. Also, it was observed to be effective when propolis was added to meatballs, it was even more effective when propolis was mixed with egg water. Thus, propolis extracts may be a useful ingredient for food storage stability due to its anti-microbacterial function.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.25-29
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• 2010

치주질환의 예방 및 치료 효과를 연구하기 위해 수 종의 천연물을 이용하여 P. gingivalis에 대한 항균력과 IL-$1{\alpha}$ 생성 억제율을 평가하여 1차 선별한 후 MMP-1 활성 억제율 평가와 SOD 활성평가를 수행한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. P. gingivalis에 대한 항균력 평가 결과 은행엽, 육두구, 대황, 후박, 구절초, 용아초, 목향, 세신, 산초, 회향 추출물에서 우수한 항균효과가 나타났다. 2. 인터루킨-$1{\alpha}$ (IL-$1{\alpha}$) 생성 억제율 평가 결과 은행엽, 작약, 육두구, 하고초, 후박, 과루, 산약 추출물이 우수한 IL-$1{\alpha}$ 생성 억제율을 나타내었다. 3. 매트릭스 메탈로프로테나제-1(MMP-1)의 활성 억제평가 결과, 육두구, 은행엽 추출물이 우수한 MMP-1 활성 억제율을 나타내었다. 4. 슈퍼록사이드 디스뮤타제 (Superoxide dismutase, SOD) 활성 평가 결과 은행엽, 산약, 육두구 추출물서 우수한 SOD 활성을 나타내었다. 5. 구강용 제품에 적용 시 은행엽 추출물은 우수한 잇몸질환 예방 및 치료 효능을 나타낼 수 있다.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.69-78
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• 2023

This investigation delves into the adverse repercussions stemming from the impact of arsenic on steel pipes concealed within soil designated for rice cultivation. Simultaneously, the study aims to ascertain effective techniques for detecting arsenic in the soil and to provide strategies for mitigating the corrosion of steel pipes. The realm of nanotechnology presents promising avenues for addressing the intricate intersection of renewable energy, oil, and environmental pollution from a novel perspective. Nanostructured materials, characterized by distinct chemical and physical attributes, unveil novel pathways for pioneering materials that exert a substantial impact across diverse realms of food production, storage, packaging, and quality control. Within the scope of the food industry, the scope of nanotechnology encompasses processes, storage methodologies, packaging paradigms, and safeguards to ensure the safety of consumables. Of particular note, silver nanoparticles, in addition to their commendable antibacterial efficacy, boast anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory prowess, environmental compatibility, minimal irritability and allergenicity, resilience to microbial antagonism, thermal stability, and robustness. Confronting the pressing issue of arsenic contamination within both environmental settings and the food supply is of paramount importance to preserve public health and ecological equilibrium. In response, this study introduces detection kits predicated upon silver nanoparticles, providing an expeditious and economically feasible avenue for identifying arsenic concentrations ranging from 0.5 to 3 ppm within rice. Subsequent quantification employs Hydride Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (HG-AAS), which features a detection threshold of 0.05 ㎍/l. A salient advantage inherent in the HG-AAS methodology lies in its capacity to segregate analytes from the sample matrix, thereby significantly reducing instances of spectral interference. Importantly, the presence of arsenic in the soil beneath rice cultivation establishes a causative link to steel pipe corrosion, with potential consequences extending to food contamination-an intricate facet embedded within the broader tapestry of renewable energy, oil, and environmental pollution.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.281-287
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• 2008

저식염 고추장 제조시 알콜 또는 알콜에 겨자나 키토산을 혼합 첨가한 고추장을 1년간 숙성시켜, $30^{\circ}C$에서 12주간 저장하면서 미생물상과 이화학적 특성 변화를 비교하였다. 고추장의 amylase 활성은 저장 중에 급격히 감소하였고, 저온살균 처리구에서 낮았다. 산성 protease 활성은 저장 중에 증가하였으나 중성 protease는 저장 4주 이후에 서서히 감소하였다. 고추장 중의 효모수는 저장 중에 조금 증가하였으나 세균수는 감소하는 경향이었고, 시험구간의 차이는 없었다. 고추장의 색은 저장 중에 a값은 감소하였으나 L-과 b-값은 저장 4주에 증가한 후에 감소하였고, ${\Delta}E$값의 변화는 4주에 제일 심하였다. 고추장의 수분과 수분활성도는 저장 중에 감소하였으며 수분활성도는 부원료 첨가구들에서 높았다. 고추장의 pH는 저장 중에 저하하였으나, 적정산도는 저장 4주 이후에는 감소하였으며 알콜에 겨자나 키토산을 혼합 첨가한 고추장에서 높았다. 산화환원전위는 저장 4주에 증가하였으나 그 이후에는 감소하였고 부원료 첨가구에서 낮았다. 총당과 환원당은 저장 중에 감소하였으나 부원료 첨가구에서 높았다. 알콜은 저장 중에 증가하나 알콜 첨가구들은 감소하였다. 아미노태 질소와 암모니아태 질소 함량은 저장 중에 감소하였으며 부원료 첨가 고추장에서 아미노태 질소 함량이 낮았다. 따라서 부원료를 첨가한 저식염 고추장을 장기간 숙성시키면 저장 중에 가스 발생이 없어 유통 중에 포장용기의 파열이나 변색이 적고, 환원당과 아미노태 질소의 감소가 적어 품질저하 요인이 상대적으로 적은 것으로 판단되었다.