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Duckweeds: their utilization, metabolites and cultivation

Duckweeds are floating plants of the family Lemnaceae, comprising 5 genera and 36 species. They typically live in ponds or lakes and are found worldwide, except the polar regions. There are two duckweed subfamili...

Authors: GahYoung Baek, Maham Saeed and Hyung-Kyoon Choi

Identification and characterization of proteins, lipids, and metabolites in two organic fertilizer products derived from different nutrient sources

The biochemical composition of organic fertilizers largely determines their nutrient supply characteristics following soil application as well as their potential impact on soil microbial communities. Yet, limi...

Authors: Jianyu Li, Xin Zhao, Laura S. Bailey, Manasi N. Kamat and Kari B. Basso

Biosynthesis of ethyl caffeate via caffeoyl-CoA acyltransferase expression in Escherichia coli

Hydroxycinnamic acids (HCs) are natural compounds that form conjugates with diverse compounds in nature. Ethyl caffeate (EC) is a conjugate of caffeic acid (an HC) and ethanol. It has been found in several pla...

Authors: Shin-Won Lee, Han Kim and Joong-Hoon Ahn

Supplementation of non-fermented and fermented goji berry (Lycium barbarum) improves hepatic function and corresponding lipid metabolism via their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in high fat-fed rats

Development of obesity is associated with excessive fat accumulation and oxidative stress along with chronic inflammation. Goji berries (Lycium barbarum) are high in polyphenolic compounds and have anti-inflammat...

Authors: Sunhye Lee, Soyeon Jeong, Yeongju Park, Hyunji Seo, Cheongbin You, Unsik Hwang, Hoon Park and Hee-jae Suh

A study on catalytic and non-catalytic sites of H5N1 and H1N1 neuraminidase as the target for chalcone inhibitors

The H1N1 pandemic in 2009 and the H5N1 outbreak in 2005 have shocked the world as millions of people were infected and hundreds of thousands died due to the infections by the influenza virus. Oseltamivir, the ...

Authors: Pandu Hariyono, Jasvidianto Chriza Kotta, Christophorus Fideluno Adhipandito, Eko Aprilianto, Evan Julian Candaya, Habibah A. Wahab and Maywan Hariono

Accumulation of compatible solutes in rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars by inoculation of endophytic plant growth promoting bacteria to alleviate salt stress

Salinization of agricultural lands, particularly rice paddies, results in the drastic decline of crop yields. Soil salinization impacts the plant physiology by inducing salt stress which may leads to osmotic s...

Authors: Shamim Ahmed, Tae-Young Heo, Aritra Roy Choudhury, Denver I. Walitang, Jeongyun Choi and Tongmin Sa

Ellagic acid exerts anti-fibrotic effects on hypertrophic scar fibroblasts via inhibition of TGF-β1/Smad2/3 pathway

Hypertrophic scar (HS) is a kind of serious pathological scar with no currently effective treatment. HS fibroblasts (HSFs) are the main effector cells for HS formation. Ellagic acid (EA) exerts regulatory effe...

Authors: Xianjun Liu, Xinxin Gao, Hao Li, Zhandong Li, Xiaoe Wang, Li Zhang, Bo Wang, Xinxin Chen, Xianglong Meng and Jiaao Yu

Cellobiose dehydrogenase from the agaricomycete Coprinellus aureogranulatus and its application for the synergistic conversion of rice straw

From the biotechnological viewpoint, the enzymatic disintegration of plant lignocellulosic biomass is a promising goal since it would deliver fermentable sugars for the chemical sector. Cellobiose dehydrogenas...

Authors: Do Huu Nghi, Harald Kellner, Enrico Büttner, Le Mai Huong, Le Xuan Duy, Vu Dinh Giap, Dang Thu Quynh, Tran Thi Nhu Hang, An Verberckmoes, Ludo Diels, Christiane Liers and Martin Hofrichter

Improved annotation and quantification of metabolites in rice (Oryza sativa L.) seeds using two-dimensional gas chromatography–time-of-flight mass spectrometry

Two-dimensional gas chromatography coupled to time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC  ×  GC-TOFMS) is a powerful tool for identification of compounds in complex samples. Herein, we compared the GC  ×  GC-TOFMS a...

Authors: Seung-A. Baek, So Yeon Kim, Young Jin Park, Tae Jin Kim, Sun-Hyung Lim, Sang Un Park and Jae Kwang Kim

Scaled-up ethyl formate fumigation to replace methyl bromide on traded mushroom to disinfest mushroom fly (Lycoriella mali)

Mushroom fly, Lycoriella mali (Diptera: Sciaridae), is the primary pest in imported mushrooms. The amount of Tricholoma matsutake imported from China increases every fall when it is harvested. When importing T. m...

Authors: Tae hyung Kwon, Dong bin Kim, Kyung won Kim, Min goo Park, Gwang hyun Roh and Byung ho Lee

Correction to: Role of NADPH oxidase and its therapeutic intervention in TGF-β-mediated EMT progression: an in vitro analysis on HeLa cervical cancer cells

Authors: Karthika Muthuramalingam, Moonjae Cho and Youngmee Kim

Biodegradable properties of organophosphorus insecticides by the potential probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum WCP931 with a degrading gene (opdC)

An organophosphorus (OP) insecticide-mineralizing strain, Lactobacillus plantarum WCP931, harboring a new OP hydrolase (opdC) gene, was isolated during kimchi (Korean traditional food) fermentation. Strain WCP931...

Authors: Jin Hwan Lee, Hee Yul Lee, Du Yong Cho, Min Ju Kim, Jea Gack Jung, Eun Hye Jeong, Md. Azizul Haque and Kye Man Cho

Measurement of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in edible mushrooms (raw, grilled and fried) using MSPE-GC/MS method: a risk assessment study

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the concentration of PAHs and health risk in edible mushrooms using magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) method. Bas...

Authors: Nabi Shariatifar, Maryam Moazzen, Majid Arabameri, Mojtaba Moazzen, Gholamreza Jehed Khaniki and Parisa Sadighara

Dietary phytochemicals as a promising nutritional strategy for sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

The decline in skeletal muscle mass and strength, also called sarcopenia, accelerates with age, leading to negative health outcomes and poor quality of life. Diet is important to promote health and plays a key...

Authors: Hye Yun Jeong and Oran Kwon

Synthesis, characterization, and antioxidant activity in vitro of selenium-Euryale ferox Salisb. polysaccharide

In order to obtain and explore selenide composed of selenium and polysaccharide, three parameters were selected to optimize the synthesis process of selenium-Euryale ferox Salisb. polysaccharide (Se-ESPS) by Box-...

Authors: Fang Dong, Hu-Zhe Zheng, Woo-Sik Jeong, Shin-Kyo Chung, Zhong-Yuan Qu, Xiang Zou, Chen Liu, Qiong Xiang and Feng Feng

Glycolaldehyde disrupts insulin signaling and glucose uptake through adipogenesis

The accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) plays critical roles in exacerbating obesity, arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and their associated complications. Glycolaldehyde (...

Authors: Hee-Weon Lee, Min ji Gu, Jinyoung Hur, Ho-Young Park, Yoonsook Kim and Sang Keun Ha

Validation of an optimized HPLC–UV method for the quantification of formononetin and biochanin A in Trifolium pratense extract

Here, two important isoflavones present in Trifolium pratense, formononetin and biochanin A, were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography coupled with UV (HPLC–UV). These isoflavones are marker compoun...

Authors: Ju Sung Lee, Leo Adrianne Paje, Min Jeong Kim, Seung Hee Jang, Jong Tae Kim and Sanghyun Lee

Effect of deregulation of repressor-specific carbon catabolite repression on carbon source consumption in Escherichia coli

Escherichia coli has been used as a host to construct the cell factory for biobased production of chemicals from renewable feedstocks. Because galactose is found in marine biomass as a major component, the strate...

Authors: Hyeon Jeong Seong and Yu-Sin Jang

Measuring antioxidant activity in yellow corn (Zea mays L.) inbreds from three different geographic regions

Corn (Zea mays L.) provides a major source of calories for human consumption and therefore, the nutritional components of corn have a large impact on human health. For example, corn kernels contain antioxidants, ...

Authors: Hwan-Hee Bae, Gibum Yi, Young Sam Go, Jun Young Ha, Yuchan Choi, Jae-Han Son, Seonghyu Shin, Tae-Wook Jung and Sungwoo Lee

Steady-state kinetic analysis of mitochondrial respiratory enzymes from bovine heart mitochondria

Mitochondria is a decisive organelle of cells that produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP) by the process of oxidative phosphorylation of the Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain. The electron transport ...

Authors: Dayoung Kim, Eun Ko, Moonsung Choi and Sooim Shin

A LC–ESI–MS/MS analysis procedure coupled with solid phase extraction and MeOH extraction method for determination of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in Tussilago farfara and Lithospermi erythrorhzion

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) that are plant toxin naturally produced for protection against herbivores in some plant families. They are associated with the potential hepatotoxic and carcinogenic diseases seri...

Authors: Kyung Yuk Ko, Se Hee Jeong, Eun Young Choi, Kyungjin Lee, Yongmin Hong, Il hyun Kang, Sooyeul Cho and Chulhyun Lee

Toxicometabolomics of lindane in adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) using GC-MS/MS and LC-Orbitrap-MS/MS

Lindane is a broad-spectrum persistent organochlorine pesticide that has been used to control pests for many years. In this study, its toxic mechanisms in adult zebrafish were investigated using targeted metab...

Authors: Xiu Yuan, Junghak Lee, Eunyoung Park, Hwa-Kyung Lee and Jeong-Han Kim

MicroRNA clustering on the biogenesis of suboptimal microRNAs

Most microRNAs (miRNAs) are processed by two ribonuclease III enzymes. The first cleavage is performed by Microprocessor that is composed of RNase III enzyme Drosha and DGCR8, and the second by another RNase I...

Authors: Sehee Park, Igojo Kang and Chanseok Shin

Enhanced ceramides production by Lactobacillus rhamnosus IDCC 3201 and its proposed mechanism

The use of probiotics has been applied for a variety of fields (e.g., immune system, mental health, and heart). In this study, the feasibility of lysates from L. rhamnosus IDCC 3201 for cosmetic ingredients was e...

Authors: Myun Soo Kim, Minjee Lee, Hanna Oh, Wonsang Seo, Gwang-Seob Kim, O-Hyun Ban, Minhye Shin, Young Hoon Jung and Jungwoo Yang

Optimization of an analytical HPLC-DAD method for detecting hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives from mixtures of Saussurea grandifolia and Taraxacum coreanum

An analytical method was established to identify and quantify hydroxycinnamic acids, such as 1,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid (DCQA) and chicoric acid (CA), in mixtures of Saussurea grandifolia and Taraxacum coreanum (M...

Authors: Hak-Dong Lee, Leo Adrianne Paje, Sullim Lee, Ki Sung Kang, Kyungki Hong, Hyukjin Kwon and Sanghyun Lee

The potential of pharmacological activities of the multi-compound treatment for GERD: literature review and a network pharmacology-based analysis

The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is rapidly increasing due to the adoption of a Westernized lifestyle; at the same time, safe and efficient treatment is required due to the side effects...

Authors: Junghyun Park, Dongyeop Jang, Hung Manh Phung, Tae Joon Choi, Chang-Eop Kim, Sanghyun Lee, Ki Sung Kang and Seo-Hyung Choi

Translocation of residual ethoprophos and tricyclazole from soil to spinach

The dissipation of ethoprophos and tricyclazole in soil and their translocation tendency to spinach were investigated. Prior to field trials, the analytical method for the determination of these pesticide resi...

Authors: Xiu Yuan, Junghak Lee, Heeju Han, Boeun Ju, Eunyoung Park, Yongho Shin, Jonghwa Lee and Jeong-Han Kim

New dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan from Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. fruits

Repeated column chromatography using Sephadex LH-20, silica gel (SiO₂), and octadecyl SiO₂ (ODS) as well as preparative HPLC column chromatography led to isolation of a new dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan along with...

Authors: Trong Nguyen Nguyen, Yeong-Geun Lee, Hyoung-Geun Kim, Dahye Yoon, Jin Tae Jeong, Dae Young Lee and Nam-In Baek

Therapeutic effects of sesamolin on leukemia induced by WEHI-3B in model mice

Sesamolin is one of the lignans derived from sesame oil. It has demonstrated significant antioxidant, anti-aging, and anti-mutagenic properties. It also reportedly augments natural killer (NK) cell lysis activ...

Authors: Senthil Nagarajan and Jae Kwon Lee

Effect of Triton X-100 on the wheat and lettuce growth and contaminant absorption

This study was set to study the effects of surfactants on crops using Triton X-100, one of widely used surfactants for various purposes including agricultural uses, as a target surfactant. The effects of Trito...

Authors: Sora Shin, Eun Hea Jho and Han Sol Park

Sorption behavior of phosphate by fly ash discharged from biomass thermal power plant

This study evaluated the characteristics and mechanism of phosphate adsorption by fly ash discharged from a biomass thermal power plant (BTP-FA) under various environmental conditions in order to increase the ...

Authors: Jong-Hwan Park, Se-Wook Hwang, Su-Lim Lee, Jae-Hoon Lee and Dong-Cheol Seo

Tetracycline-resistant bacteria and ribosomal protection protein genes in soils from selected agricultural fields and livestock farms

Antibiotic resistance in soil environment has eminently been compared and studied between agricultural and pristine soils, and the role of concentrated animal feeding operations has markedly been recognized as...

Authors: Kathyleen Nogrado, Tatsuya Unno, Hor-Gil Hur and Ji-Hoon Lee

Proteomic analyses on the browning of shade-dried Thompson seedless grape

China is one of the main producers in the worldwide raisin market. Most China’s raisins are produced in Xinjiang where the Thompson seedless grape (Vitis vinifera L.cv.Thompson seedless) is the main variety of gr...

Authors: Fengjuan Liu, Wenshu Huang, Zuoshan Feng, Yongxia Tao, Yingying Fan, Weizhong He, XiaoLi Li, Xiaotong Fang, Cheng Wang and Yujia Bai

Simultaneous determination of multi-class veterinary drugs in fishery products with liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry

The objective of this study was to optimize the analytical method for multi-class veterinary drug residues of 64 compounds in fishery products. Several compounds from veterinary drugs are banned or unauthorize...

Authors: Eunjung Kim, Hyunjin Park, Sihyun Park, Jangduck Choi, Hae Jung Yoon and Jeong-Han Kim

Emodin and rhein in Cassia tora ameliorates activity of mitochondrial enzymes involved in oxidative phosphorylation in the retina of diabetic mice

Cassia tora is an annual herb, which has pharmacological effects such as antioxidant, hypolipidemic, and antidiabetic effects. Accordingly, its effect on diabetes has been well-studied. However, it is unclear whe...

Authors: Eun Ko, Min Young Um, Taewon Han, Sooim Shin and Moonsung Choi

Multiresidue analysis of 184 pesticides in high-fat fish feed using a new generic extraction method coupled with gas and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry

Animal feed is typically plant-based and can contain pesticide residues. Methods for testing food and feed samples, such as the Quick Easy Cheap Effective Rugged Safe (QuEChERS) method or the Swedish Ethyl Ace...

Authors: Philipp Rudolf Michael Peter Eyring, Susan Strange Herrmann and Mette Erecius Poulsen

Determination of antioxidant activity and phenolic compounds for basic standardization of Turkish propolis

This study aimed to determine the standard amount of antioxidant content and compounds of the propolis for the standardization of propolis. For this purpose, the total flavonoids, total phenolic, CUPRAC antiox...

Authors: Aslı Özkök, Merve Keskin, Aslı Elif Tanuğur Samancı, Elif Yorulmaz Önder and Çiğdem Takma

Effects of dietary fibers, micronutrients, and phytonutrients on gut microbiome: a review

The human gastrointestinal tract harbors a magnitude of bacteria, which are collectively known as the gut microbiome. Research has demonstrated that the gut microbiome significantly impacts the health of its h...

Authors: Kaleigh E. Beane, Mersady C. Redding, Xiaofan Wang, Jeong Hoon Pan, Brandy Le, Cara Cicalo, Suwon Jeon, Young Jun Kim, Jin Hyup Lee, Eui-Cheol Shin, Ying Li, Jiangchao Zhao and Jae Kyeom Kim

A new havanensin-type limonoid from Chisocheton macrophyllus

A new havanensin-type limonoid, 16β-hydroxydysobinin (1), along with four known limonoids (2–5), have been isolated from the seeds of Chisocheton macrophyllus. The chemical structure of the new compound was deter...

Authors: Nurlelasari, Intan Rahmayanti, Supriatno Salam, Agus Safari, Desi Harneti, Rani Maharani, Ace Tatang Hidayat, Mulyadi Tanjung, Rurini Retnowati, Yoshihito Shiono and Unang Supratman

Simultaneous determination of 13 mycotoxins in feedstuffs using QuEChERS extraction

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by various fungi and are known to have a significant negative impact on human and animal health. When feedstuffs are contaminated with mycotoxins, their toxicities...

Authors: Hyeong-Wook Jo, Min-Kyu Park, Hyo-min Heo, Hwang-Ju Jeon, Sung-Deuk Choi, Sung-Eun Lee and Joon-Kwan Moon

Biosynthesis of resveratrol derivatives and evaluation of their anti-inflammatory activity

Resveratrol is a typical plant phenolic compound whose derivatives are synthesized through hydroxylation, O-methylation, prenylation, and oligomerization. Resveratrol and its derivatives exhibit anti-neurodegener...

Authors: Yoojin Chong, Hye Lim Lee, Jihyeon Song, Youngshim Lee, Bong-Gyu Kim, Hyejung Mok and Joong-Hoon Ahn

Murrayanine suppresses the proliferation and metastasis of human breast cancer cells via induction of apoptosis and inhibition of RANK/RANKL signaling pathway

Murrayanine and its derivatives have been shown to exhibit anticancer activities against different types of human cancer cells. However, the effects of murrayanine on the proliferation and metastasis of breast...

Authors: Jingnan zhang, Feng Wang, Gengbao Qu and Baokai Wang

Wild radish (Raphanus sativus var. hortensis f. raphanistroides) root extract protects neuronal cells by inhibiting microglial activation

External stimulus-induced activation of microglia plays an important role in the protection of neurons in the central nervous system; however, over-activation of microglia could cause neuronal damage, and it i...

Authors: Moon Ho Do, Mina Kim, Sang-Yoon Choi, Pyeongjae Lee, Yoonsook Kim and Jinyoung Hur

Characterisitcs of Saccharomyces boulardii for reducing ammonia emission from livestock manure

Ammonia from livestock manure acts as a precursor to produce particulate matter (PM) by reacting with atmospheric chemical components volatilized from various sources. Ammonia itself acts as a toxic substance ...

Authors: Sun Il Kim, Wan Heo, So Jung Lee, Bok Kyung Han, Hong Gu Lee and Young Jun Kim

Prevalence and molecular characterization of Escherichia coli isolates during radish sprout production in the Republic of Korea

This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of coliforms and Escherichia coli across radish sprout production facilities in the Republic of Korea and to characterize isolated E. coli. A total of 324 sa...

Authors: Nagendran Rajalingam, Jae-Hyun Yoon, Bohyun Yoon, Nguyen Bao Hung, Won-Il Kim, Hyunju Kim, Byeong Yong Park and Se-Ri Kim

Deciphering the effects of kosmotrope and chaotrope salts during aqueous two phase extraction (ATPE) of polyphenolic compounds and glycoalkaloids from the leaves of a nutraceutical plant, Solanum retroflexum, with the aid of UPLC-QTOF-MS

Solanum plants (Solanaceae) are renowned source of nutraceuticals and have widely been explored for their phytochemical constituents. This work investigated the effects of kosmotropic and chaotropic salts on the ...

Authors: Tebogo Mokgehle, Ntakadzeni Madala, Wilson Gitari and Nikita Tavengwa

Effect of passivator DHJ-C on the growth and cadmium accumulation of Brassica napus in Cd-contaminated soil

The farmland polluted by cadmium is increasing drastically, which seriously threatened agricultural production and food safety. Nowadays, efficient and convenient way to solve the problem is urgently needed. I...

Authors: Xin Wang, Qian Liu, Yunbao Wan, Chenxi Cao, Jiuyuan Bai, Rui Wang and Yun Zhao

Metabolomics study for exploring metabolic perturbations in soybean adventitious roots by fluorescent light irradiation

Soybeans are the most popular cultivated crops worldwide. They contain abundant functional components. As part of the research to enhance functional components in soybean plants, soybean adventitious roots wer...

Authors: Dae-Yong Yun, Young-Gyu Kang, Eun Jung Lee, Donghyun Kim, Eun-Hee Kim and Young-Shick Hong

Fermentation profiling of rice wine produced by Aspergillus oryzae KSS2 and Rhizopus oryzae KJJ39 newly isolated from Korean fermentation starter

The objective of this study was to determine the fermentation characteristics of rice wine produced by koji inoculated with Aspergillus oryzae KSS2 and Rhizopus oryzae KJJ39 on moisturized wheat-bran and rice gra...

Authors: Minjoo Kim and Jeong-Ah Seo

Responses of inflammation signaling pathway by saucerneol D from elicitor-treated Saururus chinensis on pro-inflammatory responses in LPS-stimulated Raw 264.7 cell

This study confirmed the association with inflammation-related proteins, mediators, and cytokines using saucerneol D from Saururus chinensis leaf, a useful ingredient increased through elicitor treatment. To conf...

Authors: Eun-Ho Lee and Young-Je Cho