Antioxidant Activity and Whitening Effect of Lindera erythrocarpa Extract

Min ?Chul Kang,Ryeo Kyeoung Ko,Ju-Yeop Lee,Haeng-Bum Kim,Bong-Seok Kim,Jong-Heon Han,Seong-Hyun An,Gi-Ok Kim 한국생물공학회 2008 한국생물공학회 학술대회 Vol.2008 No.10

Expression mechanism of tryptophan hydroxylase 1 in mouse islets during pregnancy.

Iida, Hitoshi,Ogihara, Takeshi,Min, Mun-kyeong,Hara, Akemi,Kim, Yeong Gi,Fujimaki, Kyoko,Tamaki, Motoyuki,Fujitani, Yoshio,Kim, Hail,Watada, Hirotaka Journal of Endocrinology (Ltd. by Guarantee) 2015 Journal of molecular endocrinology Vol.55 No.1

<P>Serotonin signaling plays key roles in augmentation of pancreatic β-cell function during pregnancy. Increased expression of tryptophan hydroxylase 1 (Tph1), a rate-limiting enzyme for serotonin synthesis by lactogenic hormones, is involved in this phenomenon. To investigate its mechanisms, we here performed 5'-RACE and identified β-cell-specific transcription initiation sites for Tph1. Prolactin enhanced the expression of mRNA containing these exons; however, reporter gene plasmids containing the proximal 5'-flanking region of these exons did not show prolactin responsiveness in MIN6 cells. Prolactin-induced Tph1 expression was inhibited by a Jak2 inhibitor and was partially inhibited by an MEK1/2 or PI3K inhibitor. Therefore, we analyzed interferon γ-activated sequences (GAS) and found GAS-A about 9-kbp upstream of the transcription start site. The reporter gene plasmid containing the GAS-A region linked to a heterologous promoter showed increased promoter activity by prolactin, which was inhibited by the forced expression of a dominant-negative mutant form of Stat5A and a Jak2 inhibitor. Chromatin immunoprecipitation analysis showed that prolactin treatment augmented Stat5 binding to the GAS-A region in MIN6 cells, as well as in isolated mouse islets, and that Stat5 recognized the GAS-A region in pregnant mouse islets. In addition, the transactivation activity of Stat5 was enhanced by prolactin through the Erk and PI3K pathways in MIN6 cells. Finally, serotonin expression was attenuated in islets of β-cell-specific Stat5-deficient mice compared with that of control littermates during pregnancy. Our findings suggest that prolactin-induced Tph1 expression is mediated by the activation of Jak2/Stat5, Erk, and PI3K pathways in β cells.</P>

Synthesis and biodistribution of ¹⁸F-labeled α-, β- and ω-fluorohexadecanoic acid

Lee, Yun-Sang,Kim, Young Joo,Cheon, Gi Jeong,Jeong, Jae Min Korean Society of Radiopharmaceuticals and Molecul 2018 Journal of radiopharmaceuticals and molecular prob Vol.4 No.2

${\omega}-[^{18}F]$-Fluorohexadecanoic acid (FHA) has been used for imaging of fatty acid metabolism of myocardium. To increase retention of radiolabeled fatty acid by blocking ${\beta}$-oxidation, methyl branched analogues have been used. In this experiment, we tried to synthesize 18F-labeled ${\alpha}-$, ${\beta}-$ and ${\omega}-FHA$ for imaging of the myocardial fatty acid metabolism. We synthesized ${\alpha}-$, ${\beta}-$ and ${\omega}$-mesylated methyl hexadecanoates and labeled with $^{18}F$ by reacting with $[^{18}F]$TBAF in acetonitrile at $80^{\circ}C$ for 10 min. Methyl ester group was removed by 1 M NaOH at $80^{\circ}C$ for 5 min. The yields of ${\alpha}-[^{18}F]$ and ${\omega}-[^{18}F]FHA$ were 25.5 and 45.5%, respectively [EOS]. However, ${\beta}-[^{18}F]FHA$ was not labeled at all due to a fast elimination reaction. The biodistribution study in ICR-mice showed that ${\omega}-[^{18}F]FHA$ has higher myocardial uptake and lower liver uptake than ${\alpha}-[^{18}F]FHA$. The electron-withdrawing effect of fluorine at ${\alpha}-$ position is believed to be the major factor affecting the biodistribution.

오이 추출물에 존재하는 Superoxide Dismutase의 열안정성

김은애(Eun-Ae Kim),김기남(Gi-Nahm Kim),길지은(Ji-Eun Kil),이민경(Min-Kyung Lee),김석환(Suk-Hwan Kim),서정식(Chung-Sik Suh),박인식(Inshik Park) 한국식품영양과학회 1999 한국식품영양과학회지 Vol.27 No.6

오이속의 조효소액에 존재하는 Superoxide dismutase(SOD)활성의 pH 안정성은 pH 8.0에서 가장 안정하였고 pH5.0~9.0 사이의 범위에서는 비교적 안정하였다. 최적 온도는 25℃였고 열 안정성은 60℃까지는 안정하였다. 100℃에서 5분간 보관하였을 경우에는 12%만이 남아있었다. 오이에 존재하는 SOD 활성이 섭취 후에도 안정한가를 확인하기 위한 실험에서는 위속의 pH와 동일하도록 오이속의 조효소액의 pH를 2.0으로 변형시킨 후 36.7℃에서 3시간 동안 보관 후에 잔존활성이 10%였고, 장내의 환경인 pH 7.0으로 바꾸어 6시간 동안 둔 후 잔존하는 SOD의 활성은 25%로 활성이 증가되었다. 다양한 열처리 후에 잔존하는 오이의 SOD활성은 오이속은 데치기에서(끓는 물에서 2분) 25%, 껍질은 찌는 동안에(3분) 53%, 그리고 속과 껍질로 분리하지 않은 오이는 데치기에서 27%의 활성잔존률을 보였다. 4℃에서는 20일간 보관한 후에 오이속의 조효소액은 81%활성이 있었고, 30℃에서는 17%의 활성이 남아 있었다. 투석한 결과 SOD의 활성은 변화가 없었으므로 오이속에 존재하는 SOD는 적어도 분자량이 12,000 이상의 물질로 추정된다. The superoxide dismutase(SOD) in peeled pericarp of cucumber was most stable at pH 8.0 and relatively stabe between pH 5.0 and 9.0. The enzyme was stable up to 60℃ and retained 12% by heat treatment at 100℃ for 5 min. At pH 2.0, the peeled pericarp enzyme activity was decreased to 10% by incubation for 3 hrs. However, the enzyme activity was increased above 25% after incubating the enzyme at pH 7.0 for 6 hrs. Retention of SOD activity in cucumber by various heating methods was also measured. The residual SOD activities of peeled pericarp and whole cucumber was estimated to be 25% and 27% after blanching (2 min), respectively. The skin enzyme retained 53% of its activity after steaming (3 min). When the peeled peri carp enzyme was incubated at 4℃ for 20 days, the enzyme activity remained about 81%. However, when the enzyme incubated at 30℃ for 20 days, the peeled pericarp enzyme activity decreased to 17% of its original activity. The enzyme activity of peeled pericarp cucumber was not changed after exhaustive dialysis for 3 days, which indicated that the SOD activity in cucumber seems to have molecular weight above 12,000.

Synthesis and biodistribution of 18F-labeled α-, β- and ω-fluorohexadecanoic acid

Yun-Sang Lee,Young Joo Kim,Gi Jeong Cheon,Jae Min Jeong 대한방사성의약품학회 2018 Journal of radiopharmaceuticals and molecular prob Vol.4 No.2

ω-[18F]-Fluorohexadecanoic acid (FHA) has been used for imaging of fatty acid metabolism of myocardium. To increase retention of radiolabeled fatty acid by blocking β-oxidation, methyl branched analogues have been used. In this experiment, we tried to synthesize 18F-labeled α-, β- and ω-FHA for imaging of the myocardial fatty acid metabolism. We synthesized α-, β- and ω-mesylated methyl hexadecanoates and labeled with 18F by reacting with [18F]TBAF in acetonitrile at 80ºC for 10 min. Methyl ester group was removed by 1 M NaOH at 80ºC for 5 min. The yields of α-[18F] and ω-[18F]FHA were 25.5 and 45.5%, respectively [EOS]. However, β-[18F] FHA was not labeled at all due to a fast elimination reaction. The biodistribution study in ICR-mice showed that ω-[18F]FHA has higher myocardial uptake and lower liver uptake than α-[18F]FHA. The electron-withdrawing effect of fluorine at α- position is believed to be the major factor affecting the biodistribution

오존 처리에 의해 산소 작용기가 도입된 활성탄소의 세슘 흡착 특성

채은선 ( Eunseon Chae ),민충기 ( Chung Gi Min ),임채훈 ( Chaehun Lim ),이영석 ( Young-seak Lee ) 한국공업화학회 2024 공업화학 Vol.35 No.1

세슘은 높은 수용성으로 인하여 인체에 쉽게 침투하여 암 또는 DNA의 변형을 유발하는 잠재적인 독성 오염물질이다. 본 연구에서는 활성탄소의 세슘 흡착 능력을 향상시키고자 오존 처리를 통하여 활성탄소 표면에 산소 작용기를 도입하였다. 오존 처리 시간의 증가에 따라 활성탄소 표면의 산소함량이 증가하였다. 이후 활성탄소와 세슘 사이의 정전기적 상호작용이 더욱 원활하게 이루어져 모든 시료의 세슘 이온 흡착 효율이 향상되었다. 특히 반응기 내부 오존 농도를 50000 ppm으로 하여 7 min 동안 오존 처리한 시료는 약 12%의 높은 산소 작용기 함량을 보이며 97.6%의 가장 높은 세슘 제거 효율을 보였다. 한편, 5 min 동안 처리된 시료는 7 min간 반응한 시료와 비교하여 0.3%의 근소한 세슘 제거율 차이를 보였으며, 이는 오존 기체의 반응 특성으로 인한 두 시료의 표면화학적 유사성에 기인한다. 그러나, 오존 처리된 활성탄소의 세슘 흡착 성능은 활성탄소의 비표면적 및 기공 구조도 중요하지만 표면에 도입된 산소 작용기 양이 주된 영향을 미치는 것으로 판단된다. Cesium is a potential toxic contaminant due to its high solubility, which allows it to easily penetrate the human body and potentially induce cancer or DNA mutations. In this study, oxygen functional groups were introduced on activated carbons (ACs) by ozone treatment to enhance the cesium adsorption capacity. As the ozone treatment time increased, the oxygen content on the ACs surface increased. Subsequently, the electrostatic interaction between ACs and cesium enhanced, resulting in higher cesium ion adsorption efficiency across all samples. In particular, the sample treated with ozone for 7 minutes at an internal ozone concentration of 50000 ppm had roughly 12% greater oxygen functional group content and the highest cesium removal effectiveness (97.6%). Meanwhile, samples treated for 5 minutes showed a 0.3% cesium removal rate difference compared to those treated for 7 minutes, which was caused by the surface chemical similarity of the two samples due to the reactive characteristics of ozone gas. However, the cesium adsorption performance of ozonated activated carbon seems to be mainly influenced by the amount of oxygen functional groups introduced to the surface, although the specific surface area and pore structure of the activated carbon are also important.

Effects of Ethanol Addition on the Efficiency of Subcritical Water Extraction of Proteins and Amino Acids from Porcine Placenta

Park, Sung Hee,Kim, Jae-Hyeong,Min, Sang-Gi,Jo, Yeon-Ji,Chun, Ji-Yeon Korean Society for Food Science of Animal Resource 2015 한국축산식품학회지 Vol.35 No.2

In a previous study, hydrolysates of porcine placenta were obtained and the extraction efficiency for proteins and amino acids was compared between sub- and super-critical water extraction systems; optimum efficiency was found to be achieved using subcritical water ($170^{\circ}C$, 10 bar). In this study, the effects of adding ethanol to the subcritical water system were investigated. The lowest-molecular-weight extraction product detected weighed 434 Da, and the efficiency of extraction for low-molecular-weight products was increased when either the concentration of ethanol was decreased, or the extraction time was lengthened from 10 min to 30 min. The highest concentration of free amino acids (approximately 8 mM) was observed following 30 min extraction using pure distilled water. The concentration of free amino acids was significantly lower when ethanol was added or a shorter extraction time was used (p<0.05). Color change of the solution following extraction was measured. There were no significant differences in color between lysates produced with different extraction times when using distilled water (p>0.05); however, using different extraction times produced significant differences in color when using 20% or 50% ethanol solution for subcritical extraction (p<0.05). The range of pH for the hydrolysate solutions was 6.4-7.5. In conclusion, the investigated extraction system was successful in the extraction of $\leq$ 500 Da hydrolysates from porcine placenta, but addition of ethanol did not yield higher production of low-molecular-weight hydrolysates than that achieved by DW alone.

Effects of Ethanol Addition on the Efficiency of Subcritical Water Extraction of Proteins and Amino Acids from Porcine Placenta

Sung Hee Park,Jae Hyeong Kim,Sang Gi Min,Yeon Ji Jo,Ji Yeon Chun 한국축산식품학회 2015 한국축산식품학회지 Vol.35 No.2

In a previous study, hydrolysates of porcine placenta were obtained and the extraction efficiency for proteins and amino acids was compared between sub- and super-critical water extraction systems; optimum efficiency was found to be achieved using subcritical water (170°C, 10 bar). In this study, the effects of adding ethanol to the subcritical water system were investigated. The lowest-molecular-weight extraction product detected weighed 434 Da, and the efficiency of extraction for low-molecular-weight products was increased when either the concentration of ethanol was decreased, or the extraction time was lengthened from 10 min to 30 min. The highest concentration of free amino acids (approximately 8 mM) was observed following 30 min extraction using pure distilled water. The concentration of free amino acids was significantly lower when ethanol was added or a shorter extraction time was used (p<0.05). Color change of the solution following extraction was measured. There were no significant differences in color between lysates produced with different extraction times when using distilled water (p>0.05); however, using different extraction times produced significant differences in color when using 20% or 50% ethanol solution for subcritical extraction (p<0.05). The range of pH for the hydrolysate solutions was 6.4-7.5. In conclusion, the investigated extraction system was successful in the extraction of ≤ 500 Da hydrolysates from porcine placenta, but addition of ethanol did not yield higher production of low-molecular-weight hydrolysates than that achieved by DW alone.

Ethanosolv 전처리에 의한 보릿짚의 리그닌 제거

김영란(Youngran Kim),유안나(Anna Yu),정봉우(Bongwoo Chung),한민희(Min-hee Han),최기욱(Gi-wook Choi) 한국생물공학회 2009 KSBB Journal Vol.24 No.6

본 연구에서는 바이오 에탄올 생산을 위한 보릿짚의 전처리에 ethanosolv 방법을 적용하여 그 타당성을 조사 하였다. 리그닌제거율은 처리 온도와 시간에 따라 증가 하였으며 180℃, 200℃에서 거의 38%정도의 비슷한 제거율을 보였는데 비용절감 등의 부분을 감안할 때 80℃, 120 min가 적정조건이라는 결론을 얻었다. ethanosolv 전처리 효과를 증대시키기 위하여 2단계의 전처리 방법을 적용하였다. 볶은 후 ethanosolv 한 보릿짚의 경우 리그닌 제거율은 35%정도로 그렇지 않은 경우와 거의 유사하여 볶음이 리그닌제거율에 큰 영향을 미치지 않음을 확인 할 수 있었다. XRD분석을 통하여 전처리 시간과 온도가 증가할수록 결정성은 감소하였다. 볶은 후 ethanosolv 한 것과 ethanosolv 단독 처리한 보릿짚 사이의 결정성은 미소 하지만 물리적 변형을 한 단계 더 겪은 볶은 보릿짚이 전체적으로 낮게 나타났다. Lignocellulose represents a key sustainable source of biomass for transformation into biofuels and bio-based products. Unfortunately, lignocellulosic biomass is highly recalcitrant to biotransformation, both microbial and enzymatic, which limits its use and prevents. As a result, effective pretreatment strategies are necessary. The vast majority of pretreatment strategies have focused on achieving a reduction of lignin content. In this work, an ethanosolv pretreatment has been evaluated for extracting lignin from barley straw. 75% ethanol was used as a pretreatment solvent to extract lignin from barley straw. The influence on delignification of three independent variables are temperature, time, catalyst (1 M H₂SO₄) dose. The best pretreatment condition observed was 180℃, 120 min, 0.2% H₂SO₄ and delignification was 38%. A combined roasting and ethanosolv, 2-step pretreatment, was developed in order to improve the delignification. Roasting didn"t increase the delignification but reduced the pretreatment time. X-ray diffraction results indicated that these physical changes enhance the enzymatic digestibility in the ethanosolv treated barley straw. The cellulose in the pretreated barley straw becomes more crystalline without undergoing ethanosolv.

다양한 냉동 및 해동공정 조합이 표고버섯의 품질에 미치는 영향

심준보 ( Jun Bo Shim ),조연지 ( Yeon Ji Jo ),최미정 ( Mi Jung Choi ),민상기 ( Sang Gi Min ),유선미 ( Seon Mi Yoo ),천지연 ( Ji Yeon Chun ) 한국산업식품공학회 2015 산업 식품공학 Vol.19 No.3

본 연구는 다양한 냉동방법(강제송풍식냉동, 극저온냉동, 일반냉동)과 해동방법(자연해동, 유수해동, 초음파해동, 전자레인지해동)을 조합하여 처리했을 때 표고버섯의 물리적 품질에 미치는 영향을 관찰하고, 표고버섯의 품질을 유지하는 가장 효과적인 냉·해동 공정을 탐색하는 것이 목적이었다. 급속냉동법(강제송풍식냉동, 극저온냉동)으로 처리한 경우 표고버섯의 해동감량, 보수력, 수분함량은 큰 변화 없이 품질을 유지 하는데 효과적인 것으로 관찰되었다. 특히 보수력은 저속냉동(일반냉동) 및 저속해동(자연해동) 처리의 유무가 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 전단력의 경우 냉동방법에 의한 영향보다, 전처리 및 해동방법에 더 영향을 받는 것을 판단된다. pH 및 색도는 냉동방법 및 해동방법에 따라 거의 차이가 없는 것으로 관찰되었다. 표고버섯의 물리적 특성을 효과적으로 유지 할 수 있는 처리 조합은 급속냉동(극저온냉동) 및 급속해동(유수해동, 초음파해동, 전자레인지해동)을 한 경우이며, 또한 유지하고 하는 물리적 특성에 따라 냉동 및 해동방법을 다양하게 조합하여 처리한다면, 식품의 품질을 보존하는데 더욱 효과적일 것으로 사료된다. In this study, the potential of various freezing and thawing combinations was investigated for frozen storage of mushroom (Lentinula edodes). Lentinula edodes were sliced (5×5×50 mm) and then blanched in boiling water for 1 min. Samples were frozen by either natural air convection freezing (NCF, -24℃), air-blast freezing (ABF, -45℃), or liquid nitrogen freezing (LNF, -100℃). Frozen Lentinula edodes were thawed to a central temperature of 4℃ using either flowing water thawing (FT, 10℃), microwave thawing (MT, 400 W), sonication thawing (ST, 40 kHz, 10℃), or natural air convection thawing (NT, 20±5℃). In LNF Lentinula edodes, MT showed the most rapid thawing within 2.5 min followed by ST (30 min), FT (37 min), and NT (75 min). Quality attributes were evaluated by thawing loss, texture (hardness), water content, water holding capacity, pH, and color. A combination of LNF and MT induced the lowest thawing loss among tested combinations of each freezing and thawing. Thawing loss of frozen Lentinula edodes by LNF method was the lowest by MT. pH values NT of ABF method were significantly higher than blanched Lentinula edodes. In our study, MT minimized the quality changes of frozen Lentinula edodes when it was combined with ABF or LNF.