Fruit Of Rubus Coreanus Research Articles

Exploration of the Antioxidant Chemical Constituents and Antioxidant Performance of Various Solvent Extracts of Eighteen Plants.

This study examined the antioxidant chemical constituents (total phenolic and total flavonoid contents) and antioxidant activities [1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging, and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP)] of different solvent extracts of eighteen functional plants. The active components of the target plants were extracted using four different solvents (methanol, ethanol, chloroform, and water). Mentha piperascens leaf exhibited a higher total phenolic content (chloroform and water extracts), total flavonoid content (all solvent extracts), DPPH radical scavenging activity (methanol, ethanol, and water extracts), ABTS radical scavenging activity (water extract), and FRAP radical scavenging activity (water extract) (in all solvent extracts). Similarly, Petasites japonicas root was another excellent and competent extract with a high total flavonoid content (in all four solvent extracts), DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activity (methanol, ethanol, and water extracts), and FRAP activity (methanol, ethanol, and water extracts) (in all solvent extracts). Rubus coreanus fruit had the highest total phenolic content (methanol, ethanol, and water extracts), DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activate (in all solvent extracts), and FRAP in its water extract were the two most effective functional plants. Based on the abundance of antioxidant chemical constituents and the most potent antioxidant activity demonstrated in this study, extracts from M. piperascens leaf, P. japonicas root, and R. coreanus fruit appear to be promising candidates to meet the current demand for natural preservatives in food and pharmaceutical industries.

Effectiveness and Safety of Hwangchil-Unripe Bokbunja Extract Mixture on Blood Pressure: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.

From 25% to 50% of adults are affected by prehypertension. Prehypertension increases the risk of hypertension and affects the heart and systemic vascular system. Food mixed tree essence of Dendropanax morbifera called Hwangchil in Korean and immature fruit of Rubus coreanus, called Bokbunja (HDR-2), have been studied for safety and effectiveness against prehypertension studies. This study was a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled multicenter clinical trial lasting 19 months from October 2017 to May 2019. The 88 subjects who enrolled in the study were divided into two groups. The treatment group was provided HDR-2 and the other group took a placebo. Both HDR-2 and placebo were in the form of capsules, and the dose was 900 mg per day. Subjects took HDR-2 or placebo capsules once a day for 8 weeks before dinner. The primary observational indicators were systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and the secondary observational indicators were mean arterial pressure (MAP), mean pulse pressure, pulse rate, angiotensin-converting enzyme activity, renin activity, aldosterone, and highly sensitive-C reactive protein. The number of measurements was three times: the first visit in the screening week, the second visit in 4 weeks, and the third visit was after 8 weeks. Significant study results showed that the SBP and MAP of the HDR-2 group after 8 weeks were lower than those of the placebo group. Adverse events were not significantly different between the two groups. In conclusion, these results suggest that HDR-2 may be a useful intervention for the management of prehypertension. The protocol was registered in the Korean Clinical Trial Registration system (http://cris.nih.go.kr; registration number: KCT0004300).

Inhibitory Effect of Phenolic Acids in Rubus coreanus on Glucosyltransferase of Streptococcus mutans

Streptococcus mutans, a typical dental caries-causing oral pathogen, forms dental biofilm by attaching to the surface of teeth. Its glucosyltransferase (GTFase) is responsible for synthesizing water-insoluble glucan from sucrose, which is an important factor for biofilm formation and for providing microbial resistance against stresses. Therefore, inhibiting the activity of GTFase is an effective approach to prevent the formation of dental biofilm even without killing S.mutans. In this study, we found that 2.5mg/mL of methanol extracts of Camellia sinensis leaf, Diospyros kaki leaf, Nelumbo nucifera seed, Rubus coreanus fruit, and Ulmus davidiana rhizodermis inhibits both GTFase activity and biofilm formation of S.mutans without affecting cell growth. Phenolic acids such as ferulic acid, salicylic acid, and vanillic acid in R.coreanus fruit extract inhibited GTFase activity. Enzyme kinetic analysis shows that ferulic acid, salicylic acid, and vanillic acid are competitive, noncompetitive, and uncompetitive inhibitors, respectively. These results suggest that R.coreanus fruit extracts containing phenolic acids may control and prevent dental caries without killing S.mutans by inhibiting GTFase activity.

Effect of plant part, extraction method, and harvest time over antioxidant yield of rubus coreanus

Background: Immature fruit of Rubus coreanus, also known as “Bokbunja” in Korea, have been used as traditional medicinal plant in East-Asia. Although several studies have been conducted to the fruit composition of R. coreanus, research on the antioxidant composition of branch and leaves are limited. Objectives: We aimed to analyze the contents of five antioxidants in leaves and branches of R. coreanus using different extraction method. Materials and Methods: R. coreanus were cultivated at the research farm of the Gyeongsang National University. R. coreanus plants were harvested in May and July, and leaf and branch extracts were prepared using the ultrasonic bath and reflux extraction methods and analyzed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Results: The ultrasonic bath extraction method extracted 7.1 and 1.5 mg/100 g gallic acid from leaves and branches, respectively, whereas the reflux extraction method yielded 12.4 and 16.5 mg/100 g, respectively. Thus, reflux extraction was superior to ultrasonic bath for both leaf and branch parts. In the extracts prepared by reflux extraction, contents of all five compounds were higher in leaves than in branches. In leaves extracted with the reflux extraction method, ellagic acid was the most abundant, followed by quercetin-3-O-glucoside (24.7 mg/100 g), gallic acid (12.4 mg/100 g), quercetin (7.3 mg/100 g), and kaempferol (1.5 mg/100 g). Contents of all compounds were higher in May (1.1 mg/g) than in July (0.7 mg/g). Conclusion: R. coreanus plant was identified to show antioxidant activity and to present abundantly five antioxidants not only in fruit but also in leaves and branches in May. Specially, quercetin was three-fold higher in leaves than in fruit juice.

Free and bound volatile compounds in the Rubus coreanus fruits of different ripening stages.

The aim of the present study was to investigate the free and bound volatiles in the Rubus coreanus (RC) fruits of different ripening stages. Thirty-seven free volatiles and 28 bound volatiles were identified in RC fruit for the first time. The contents of free (E)-2-hexen-1-ol, 1-hexanol, 2-heptanol, β-myrcene, (E), (Z)-β-ocimene, allo-ocimene, linalool, cosmene, α-terpineol, methyl salicylate, eugenol, and β-damascenone remain high, and increased with the ripening of RC fruit. The contents of 11 bound volatiles decreased during the ripening, and became lower than the contents of their free volatiles in the ripe fruit. The ripe black fruit is closely correlated to the free nonanal, sulcatone, (E)-2-hexen-1-ol, 1-hexanol, 2-heptanol, 1-heptanol, 1-nonanol, (E)-linalool oxide (furanoid), and β-damascenone, and bound (E)-2-hexen-1-ol and (E)- β-ocimene. The ripe RC fruit is more fruity and floral than unripe fruit. The gradually hydrolyzed bound volatiles can enhance the fruity, floral, and herbaceous odors. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Rubus coreanus (RC) fruit is a functional natural fruit. Both fresh and processed Rubus coreanus fruits including jams, confitures, wine, yogurt, vinegar, and beverages, as well as ingredients in functional foods or cosmetics have been extensively consumed. However, the free and bound aroma compounds in RC fruit have not been well understood. This work illustrates the contributions of free and bound volatiles to the flavor of RC fruit.

Differences in anti-inflammatory effect of immature and mature of Rubus coreanus fruits on LPS-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages via NF-\u03baB signal pathways

BackgroundRubus coreanus fruit (RF) has been used as a traditional medicine formulation to treat various diseases including diarrhea, asthma, and cancer in East Asia (Korea, China, and Japan). RF, which is native to Korea, has a larger fruit size than that of exotic species. In this study, we aimed to compare the anti-inflammatory activities of immature and mature RF extracted with different solvents.MethodsMature and immature RF (MRF and IRF) were extracted with 30% ethanol, 70% ethanol and water at room temperature. The antioxidant activity was determined using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) assays. Anti-inflammatory activity was determined by measuring nitric oxide (NO) production, expression of inflammatory proteins (inducible NO synthase [iNOS], cyclooxygenase [COX]-2, nuclear factor [NF]-κB, and inhibitor of NF-κB [IκB]), and inflammatory cytokines using polymerase chain reaction in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages.ResultsThe IRF 30% ethanol extract showed higher radical scavenging activity in DPPH and ABTS assays (half-maximal inhibitory concentration [IC50] 16.0 ± 0.5 and 15.9 ± 0.4) than MRF did. In addition, the IRF 30% ethanol extract (200 μg/mL) significantly reduced the production of the inflammatory mediator NO by approximately 80% and inhibited iNOS, COX-2, phosphorylated (p)-IκB, and p-NF-κB activation compared with MRF. Moreover, IRF extract decreased the inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6 compared with the MRF extract.ConclusionsThis study revealed that IRF showed more beneficial effects than MRF did in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages, suggesting that IRF may be a useful anti-inflammatory agent.

Synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles from immature fruits of Rubus coreanus and its catalytic activity for degradation of industrial dye

This study disclosed the aqueous immature fruits extract of Rubus coreanus act as a reducing and capping precursor for co-precipitation method in the synthesis Rubus coreanus zinc oxide nanoparticle (Rc-ZnO NPs). The development of Rc-ZnO was assured by white precipitated powder and analyzed by spectroscopic and analytical instruments. The UV–vis (UV–vis) studies indicate the maximum absorbance at 357 nm which confirmed the formation of ZnO NPs. Field emission transmission electron microscopy (FE-TEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) showed the purity, functional group and monodispersity of ZnO NPs). The NPs is 23.16 nm in size, crystalline in nature and possess hexagonal wurtzite structure and all this property were revealed by x-ray powder diffraction (XRD). The Rc-ZnO NPs were subjected for catalytic studies. The Malachite Green dye was degraded by Rc- ZnO NPs in both dark and light (indoor light) conditions and it degraded about 90% at 4 h’ observation in both cases. The biodegradable, low cost Rc-ZnO NPs can be a better weapon for waste water treatment at day and night time for the safety of environment.

Ethanolic Extract of Rubus coreanus Fruits Inhibits Bone Marrow-Derived Osteoclast Differentiation and Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Bone Loss

The inhibition of osteoclast differentiation/bone resorption is a well-known therapeutic strategy for controlling pathological and postmenopausal bone loss. Natural products that specifically inhibit osteoclastogenesis could therefore be developed as antiresorptive drugs for the treatment of metabolic bone disorders characterized by excessive osteoclastic bone resorption. We therefore examined the effects of Rubus coreanus extract (eeRc) on receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL)-induced differentiation of bone marrow macrophages (BMMs) into osteoclasts and pit formation in vitro. Additionally, the in vivo effects of the eeRc were observed in mice with lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced bone erosion. In this study, we found that the ethanolic extract of Rubus coreanus fruits considerably suppressed the RANKL-induced differentiation of primary BMMs into osteoclasts and bone-resorbing activity of mature osteoclasts. Oral administration of eeRc attenuated LPS-induced bone loss in vivo, as demonstrated by the reversal of LPS-induced reduction in bone volume per tissue volume, bone mineral density, and trabecular number to some extent in eeRc-treated mice. In addition, eeRc slightly decreased the serum levels of C-terminal telopeptide fragments of type I collagen, the collagen-breakdown product generated by osteoclasts. Collectively, our results indicate that eeRc has the potential to inhibit bone loss by blocking osteoclast differentiation and could therefore be a promising natural product for the prevention and/or treatment of inflammatory bone loss.

복분자의 항산화 및 광독성 억제활성에 미치는 영향

Objectives : Oxidation by active oxygen in the body, phototoxicity and photoallergic interest has grown, antioxidant and phototoxicity inhibiting substances for research progress. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects on antioxidant and phototoxicity of Rubus coreanus Fruits. Meterial and Methods : Hs68 cell lines using the DPPH radical scavenging activity, cytotoxic, phototoxic inhibitory activity and apoptosis were measured. Results : 1. In MTT assay, the concentrations of Rubus coreanus Fruits that were used on the test had no cytotoxicity. 2. In DPPH radical scavenging activity, the concentration of 50 ㎍/㎖, 100 ㎍/㎖ anti-oxidant effect of Rubus coreanus Fruits was statistically significant increased than control group in dose-dependantly. 3. In phototoxic inhibitory activity, Rubus coreanus Fruits dose-dependently increased the cell viability of Hs68 cell lines. 4. The concentration of 50 ㎍/㎖ Rubus coreanus Fruits inhibited the enrichment of nucleus in the Hs68 cell stimulated with UVB.

토종 복분자 Rubus coreanus와 외래종 복분자 Rubus occidentalis 추출물의 항산화능 비교

This study compared the antioxidant effects of two kinds of black raspberry extract, obtained from fruits of Rubus coreanus and Rubus occidentalis, which can be found in Korea. The fruits of R. coreanus and R. occidentalis were each extracted with 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% ethanol (EtOH). Among the extracts of these two varieties, 50% EtOH extract of R. occidentalis showed the highest contents of total polyphenols (46.96±2.78 mg/g) and flavonoid compounds (11.77±0.81 mg/g). The 50% EtOH extract of R. occidentalis showed the highest antioxidant activity (84.77±0.97%) in terms of DPPH radical scavenging activity. On the contrary, 25% EtOH extract of R. occidentalis showed the best antioxidant activity (29.65±2.41%) in terms of ABTS radical scavenging activity. In the results of ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay, 50% EtOH extract of R. occidentalis showed the highest antioxidant activity (0.49±0.02%). In the cytotoxicity test stimulated with H2O2, the extracts of 75% and 100% EtOH from R. occidentalis showed the highest cell viability (93.54±3.37% and 97.19±0.74%, respectively). According to our results, extracts of R. occidentalis showed higher antioxidant activities than extracts of R. coreanus. Especially, total polyphenol and flavonoid contents of R. occidentalis showed the highest significant correlation with FRAP by Pearson's correlation (P=0.005 and P=0.013, respectively).

Inhibitory effects of Rubi Fructus extracts on hepatic steatosis development in high-fat diet-induced obese mice

The present study was performed to investigate the potential effects of the unripened dried fruit of Rubus coreanus Miq., Rubi Fructus (RF), on hepatic steatosis and lipid metabolism in mice fed with a high-fat diet (HFD) known to induce obesity and hyperlipidaemia. Rubi Fructus extract (RFex) fed mice demonstrated a reduced body weight and adipose tissue weight. RFex fed mice also demonstrated decreased aminotransferase levels, lipid contents [triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C)], leptin content and increased high‑density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL‑C) contents in the plasma. These effects were accompanied by a decreased expression of lipogenic genes, including sterol regulatory element binding protein-1c, liver X receptor, fatty acid synthase (FAS), acetyl‑CoA carboxylase, cluster of differentiation 36, lipoprotein lipase and decreased lipogenic enzyme FAS and 3-hydroxy-3 methylglutamyl coenzyme reductase enzyme activities, while elevating carnitine palmitoyltrasferase-1 activity. Based on these results, the present study hypothesized that the inhibitory effect on hepatic steatosis of RFex is the result of the suppression of lipid synthesis in mice fed with HFD, suggesting that RFex may be beneficial in preventing hepatic steatosis and liver lipotoxicity.

Aqueous extract of unripe Rubus coreanus fruit attenuates atherosclerosis by improving blood lipid profile and inhibiting NF-κB activation via phase II gene expression

Ethnopharmacological relevanceThe fruit of Rubus coreanus has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for alleviation of inflammatory and vascular diseases in Asian countries. Aim of the studyThe anti-atherogenic effect of unripe Rubus coreanus fruit extract (URFE) and its underlying mechanism were analyzed in mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD) and in cell culture system. Materials and methodsMouse was freely given HFD alone or supplemented with URFE for 14 weeks, followed by analysis of atherosclerotic lesions and serum lipid levels. For in vitro assay, macrophages were pretreated with URFE, followed by stimulation with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Expression levels of inflammatory genes (TNF-α, IL-1β, and iNOS) and phase II genes (heme oxygenase-1, glutamate cysteine lygase, and peroxiredoxine-1) as well as intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) level and NF-κB activation pathway were analyzed in cultured macrophages as well as mouse sera and aortic tissues. ResultsURFE supplementation reduced HFD-induced atherosclerotic lesion formation which was correlated with decreased levels of lipids, lipid peroxides, and inflammatory mediators (TNF-α, IL-1β, and nitric oxide) in sera as well as suppression of inflammatory gene in aortic tissues. In addition, pre-treatment of macrophages with URFE also suppressed LPS-induced NF-κB activation, ROS production, and inflammatory and phase II gene expressions. Inhibition of phase II enzyme and protein activities attenuated the suppressive effects URFE on ROS production, NF-κB activation, and inflammatory gene expression. ConclusionThese results suggest that URFE attenuates atherosclerosis by improving blood lipid profile and inhibiting NF-κB activation via phase II antioxidant gene expression.

Development of a molecular marker to discriminate Korean Rubus species medicinal plants based on the nuclear ribosomal DNA internal transcribed spacer and chloroplast trnL-F intergenic region sequences

Rubi Fructus (Bokbunja in Korean) is a traditional oriental medicine often prescribed as the immature fruit of Rubus coreanus in the Korean pharmacopoeia or Rubus chingii in the Chinese pharmacopoeia. However, Rubus crataegifolius is presently the most popular form in the market. Correctly identifying these fruits is difficult due to morphological similarities in their dried immature forms. Therefore, nucleotide sequences of nuclear ribosomal DNA (nrDNA), internal transcribed spacer, chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) trnL-F, and psbA-trnH intergenic spacer were analyzed to develop objective methods for discrimination among R. coreanus, R. crataegifolius, and R. chingii. Based on trnL-F intergenic sequences, three sequence characterized amplified region (SCAR) markers (CorF/CorR, HwaF2/HwaR2, SanF/SanR) were developed to distinguish the three species. Furthermore, phylogenetic analysis of the trnL-F intergenic sequences showed that R. crataegifolius is widely distributed in the Korean Rubi Fructus market as Korean product and imported goods from China. Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) that can be used to discriminate Korean Bokbunja medicine from those imported from China was developed, established the SNP marker, and conducted real-time PCR with a designed inflorescence probe. The developed SCAR marker and SNP probe were useful for distinguishing and authenticating the Korean and Chinese species that constitute Rubi Fructus medicines.

Immature Rubus coreanus shows a free radical-scavenging effect and inhibits cholesterol synthesis and secretion in liver cells

Rubus coreanus fruits have been employed as a traditional medicine for centuries in the Asia-Pacific region. Its pharmacological action differs according to the different extraction methods utilized and the degree of fruit ripening. In this study, we determined the cellular effect of different ethanol extracts of mature and immature Rubus coreanus fruits in human hepatic cell line, HepG2 cells. The antioxidant activity, effect on superoxide dismutase activity and cholesterol biosynthesis efficiency was also evaluated. Immature Rubus coreanus extract showed higher antioxidant capability, compared with that of its mature fractions. Cellular antioxidant proteins including HO-1, Cu/Zn-superoxide dismutase and catalase were highly expressed in the presence of Rubus coreanus. Cholesterol levels in HepG2 cells treated with the water fraction of immature Rubus coreanus were significantly reduced. This antihyperlipidaemic action of Rubus coreanus is a consequence of cholesterol biosynthesis and extracellular secretion in HepG2 cells. These results indicate that among different ethanol fraction of mature and immature Rubus coreanus fruit extracts, water extract of immature fruit extract shows higher antioxidant as well as higher antihyperlipidaemic action.

Ripe fruit of Rubus coreanus inhibits mast cell-mediated allergic inflammation

In this study, we investigated the effect of a water extract of the ripe fruits of Rubus coreanus Miq. (Rosaceae) (RFRC) on mast cell-mediated allergic inflammation and studied the possible mechanism of action. Mast cell-mediated allergic disease is involved in many diseases such as anaphylaxis, rhinitis, asthma and atopic dermatitis. RFRC dose-dependently inhibited compound 48/80-induced systemic anaphylaxis and serum histamine release in mice. RFRC reduced the immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated local allergic reaction, passive cutaneous anaphylaxis. RFRC attenuated histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells and human mast cells by the reduction of intracellular calcium. RFRC decreased the phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) and the calcium ionophore A23187 (PMACI)-stimulated expression and secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines in human mast cells. The inhibitory effect of RFRC on cytokine production was nuclear factor (NF)-κB- and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)-dependent. In addition, RFRC suppressed the activation of caspase-1. Our findings provide evidence that RFRC inhibits mast cell-derived allergic inflammatory reactions, and for the involvement of calcium, NF-κB, MAPKs and caspase-1 in these effects. Furthermore, in vivo and in vitro anti-allergic inflammatory effects of RFRC provide affirmative proof of a possible therapeutic application of this agent in allergic inflammatory diseases.

Antiulcer Activity of Anthocyanins from Rubus coreanus via Association with Regulation of the Activity of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2

Anthocyanins were extracted from the fruits of Rubus coreanus. Whether their antioxidant properties and antiulcer activity in gastric ulceration have been accompanied by the activation of matrix metalloproteainse-2 (MMP-2) was investigated. To assess the effect of anthocyanins on gastric ulcer, the rats were administered with anthocyanins (20, 50, and 80 mg/kg of body weight) before treatment with naproxen (80 mg/kg of body weight) to induce gastric ulceration. Lipid peroxidation and the activities of radical scavenging enzymes such as catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase were determined. The MMP-2 level was tested by zymography and Western blot. Anthocyanins of R. coreanus exhibit possible antiulcer activity in acute ulcer in a rat model by preventing lipid peroxidation and a significant increase in the activities of antioxidant enzymes such as catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase. Also, anthocyanins induce activation of MMP-2 and attenuate the activity of the proinflammatory molecules, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β.

Effects of Rubus coreanus extract on visual processes in bullfrog's eye

Ethnopharmacological relevanceThe fruit of Rubus coreanus (Rosaceae) is traditionally used as an aphrodisiac, astringent, restorative and tonic in Asian countries. It is advised for treating diseases related to liver, kidney and urinary dysfunction, premature greying, blurred vision, infertility, impotence and premature ejaculation. Additionally, there is a long history of different parts of the plants being used in the treatment of ophthalmic diseases. However, no scientific studies have been undertaken to determine the effects of Rubus coreanus in visual processes of the vertebrate retina. Aim of studyThe purpose of the present study was to investigate the positive effects of Rubus coreanus extracts on visual processes in the vertebrate's eye. Materials and methodsElectroretinogram (ERG) techniques were used to record the responses from a bullfrog's eye cup preparations. Active pharmacological agents were used to block specific receptors in the retina and to leave others unaffected. Lipid peroxidation in the retina was generated by adding FeSO4+Na-ascorbate. ResultsIt was observed that both dark- and light-adapted ERG b-wave peak amplitude significantly increases with Rubus coreanus treatment. It was found that Rubus coreanus acts as a retinal neural antagonist but not as GABA receptor antagonist. Rubus coreanus treatment lowered the duration of rhodopsin regeneration. The results obtained indicated that Rubus coreanus protects against lipid peroxidation drop off ERG amplitude in retina. ConclusionBased on results obtained, it is suggested that Rubus coreanus can potentially improve visual sensitivity and can be used to treat pathophysiological conditions of eye.

숙성에 따른 토종 복분자 딸기의 특성

토종 복분자 딸기 열매를 이용하여 건강식품을 개발하기 위하여 성숙시기에 따라 토종 복분자 딸기 열매의 구성성분, 이화학적 특성과 항산화활성을 조사하였다. 숙성시기에 따라 미숙과, 중숙과 및 완숙과를 전남 곡성군에서 수확하여 동결건조하여 분말을 제조하고 분쇄과정에서 씨를 분리하여 비교하였다. 완숙된 토종복분자 딸기의 열매분말은 밝은 적색을 띠었으나 북미산 복분자 딸기 열매 분말은 칙칙한 검붉은색이었으며 토종 복분자 열매 씨는 북미산에 비해 더 부드럽고 작았다. 숙성시기에 따라 조단백질, 조지질과 총 당 함량은 증가하였고 회분과 총 식이섬유 함량은 감소하였다. 유리당은 fructose, glucose와 rhamnose가 분석되었는데 fructose가 가장 많았다. 아미노산은 aspartic acid와 glutamic acid를 많이 함유하고 있으며 필수아미노산 중에는 leucine함량이 높았다. 무기질 중 위해금속은 검출되지 않았고 성숙에 따라 감소경향을 보이며 K와 Ca함량이 높았다. 유기산도 성숙에 따라 감소하였으며 citric acid가 가장 많은 비율을 차지하였다. 총 페놀함량은 미숙과(12.84 mg/100 g)가 가장 높았고 중숙과와 완숙과(9.38, 9.66 mg/100 g)는 유사하였다. DPPH 자유라디칼 소거능으로 분석한 항산화활성은 86.21-81.22%로 미숙과가 높았고 성숙에 따라 감소하였다. To develop a healthy functional food containing Rubus coreanus fruit (RCF) powder with different degrees of ripening, the composition, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant activity of native RCF during ripening were investigated and compared with Rubus occidentalis fruit (ROF). Ripened RCF was bright red in color, whereas ripened ROF was dull and dark red in color. The seeds of RCF were softer and smaller than those of ROF. Crude protein, crude lipid, and total sugar content of RCF powder increased with increased ripening time, whereas ash and total dietary fiber contents decreased with increased ripening time. Color differences increased with Increased ripening. Eighteen types of amino acids were analyzed from RCF, and glutamic acid had the highest content. RCF powder had the highest level of potassium and calcium and did not contain any hazardous metals. Mineral and organic acid contents decreased according to ripening.

다공성 합성흡착제를 이용한 복분자 딸기(Rubus coreanus) 농축액의 항산화 효과

4종류의 다공성 합성흡착제(Sepabeads 207, 700, 850, Diaion HP 20)를 사용하여 Rubus coreanus 과실의 물 추출물로부터 과당 및 비polyphenol성분을 효과적으로 제거하여 DPPH라디칼 소거능 및 화학발광법을 이용한 superoxide 라디칼 소거능이 증가된 농축물을 효율적으로 얻을 수 있었다. 또한, 실시간 HPLC <TEX>$ABTS^{{\cdot}+}$</TEX> 활성분석 시스템을 활용하여 6개의 항산화 능력을 갖는 활성피크를 확인할 수 있었으며 이들 대상으로 LC-MS/MS분석을 실시하여 5개의 anthocyanin인 cyanidin-3-sambubioside, cyanidin-3-glucoside, cyanidin-3-xylosylrutinoside, cyanidin-3-rutinoside, pelargonidin-3-rutinoside를 mass pattern 및 분자량 확인 과정을 통해 잠정적 화학구조 동정을 하였다. 수율과 항산화 효능을 고려해 볼 때, 4종의 합성흡착제 중에서 Diaion HP 20이 가장 우수한 결과를 나타내었다. 이처럼 적절한 합성흡착제의 선택으로 표적물질에 대한 polyphenol성 물질의 농축뿐만 아니라 생리학적 활성증대효과를 가져올 수 있어 적절한 합성흡착제의 선택은 식품 및 의약품의 정제 및 분리에 유용하게 활용될 수 있음이 확인되었다. This study was carried out to develop a method of removing unnecessary sugars and high-molecular weight soluble components from water extract by using various highly porous polymer resins: these resins are widely used as adsorbents for polyphenolic compounds. Each anthocyanin-rich fraction (ARF) that was eluted from column packed with 4 different resins (SEPABEADS SP207, 700, 850 and Diaion HP 20) was obtained from an aqueous extract of the ripe fruits of Rubus coreanus, which is well-known in Korea as "Bok-bun-ja". Among the above mentioned resins, Diaion HP20 had the highest efficacy and provided maximum yield of the ARF. The ARF eluted from the column packed with HP 20 exhibited the strongest antioxidant activity in vitro. Bioactive phytochemicals extracted from Rubus coreanus were investigated using the on-line HPLC-<TEX>$ABTS^{{\cdot}+}$</TEX> system, and the resulting 6 peaks were identified as radical-scavenging components. By using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, 5 peaks were obtained, and these were identified as cyanidin-3-sambubioside, cyanidin-3-glucoside, cyanidin-3-xylosylrutinoside, cyanidin-3-rutinoside and pelargonidin-3-rutinoside. These results indicate that the use of appropriate porous resin (Diaion HP 20) leads to an increase in the yield of bioactive components and enhancement of their biological properties.

The Ameliorative Effect of 23-Hydroxytormentic Acid Isolated from Rubus coreanus on Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats

Previously, the authors demonstrated that the triterpenoid glycoside niga-ichigoside F₁ (NIF₁) and its aglycone 23-hydroxytormentic acid (23-HTA) isolated from the unripe fruits of Rubus coreanus (Rosaceae) ameliorate cisplatin-induced toxicity in renal epithelial LLC-PK₁ cells. In the present study, the nephroprotective effects of NIF₁ and 23-HTA were investigated in Sprague-Dawley rats with acute renal injury induced by a single intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection of cisplatin (7 mg/kg). Pretreatment with 23-HTA (10 mg/kg/d, per os (p.o.)) significantly reduced cisplatin-induced elevations in blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine level, whereas NIF₁ (10 mg/kg, p.o.) slightly reduced these levels. In addition, pretreatment with 23-HTA prevented cisplatin-induced hydroxyl radical generation, malondialdehyde (MDA) production, glutathione (GSH) depletion, and cisplatin-induced changes in the activities of oxidant and antioxidant enzymes in rat renal tissues. In addition, histopathological examinations showed that 23-HTA pretreatment reduced cisplatin-induced acute tubular necrosis and histological changes. In contrast, NIF₁ was found to have a slight or no influence on cisplatin-induced oxidative enzymes and acute tubular necrosis. Taken together, these results suggest that protective effect of 23-HTA pretreatment on cisplatin-induced renal damage is associated with the attenuation of oxidative stress and the preservation of antioxidant enzymes.