Soy Germ Research Articles

Study of hydrolysis efficiency of isoflavones from soy germ extracts by cellulase enzyme

Study of hydrolysis efficiency of isoflavones from soy germ extracts by cellulase enzyme

Protective effect of soy germ-fermented postbiotics derived from Lacticaseibacillus paracasei DCF0429 (SGPB-DCF0429) in human reconstituted skin

Postbiotics are non-viable microorganisms and their components that provide health benefits to their hosts. At this time, the potential effects of food-based postbiotics have not been reported. This study was designed to isolate lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from traditional Korean fermented foods and to evaluate the beneficial properties of soy germ-fermented postbiotics produced using LAB in a reconstructed epidermis model. Among the LABs isolated from traditional Korean fermented foods, Lacticaseibacillus paracasei DCF0429 showed the highest antioxidant and β-glucosidase activities without any harmful enzyme activities. Additionally, L. paracasei DCF0429 increased the isoflavone aglycone content and antioxidant activity of soy germ during postbiotic production. Finally, the soy germ-fermented postbiotic DCF0429 (SGPB-DCF0429) was investigated for its skin barrier properties. SGPB-DCF0429 protected epidermis tissue against oxidative stress by increasing the cell viability and regulating pro-inflammatory cytokines. These results suggest that SGPB-DCF0429 could serve as a promising protective effect in oxidative stress-induced epidermis tissue.

Enrichment aglycone phytoestrogens of the extract from soy germ: A comprehensive study

Phytoestrogens, structurally and functionally of mammalian estrogens, are phenolic soybean-derived compounds. The aglycone phytoestrogens in soy germ including daidzein, genistein, and glycitein have been known for higher biological activity than the other derivative forms. The objective of this study was to assess the potential for pure β-glucosidase to hydrolyze the glucoside isoflavones in phytoestrogens extract from the soy germ to enrich the aglycones content of the extract. The optimum condition for the enrichment of aglycones from soy germ evaporated extract is β-glucosidase at 4 units/g of defatted soy germ flour, and an incubation time of 5.5 hours. Under this condition, the hydrolysis of β-glycosides, malonyl glycosides, and acetyl glycosides, were more than 90%, 60%, and 60%, respectively. The isoflavone aglycones content was 31.36 ± 0.06 µmol/g (14.97 ± 0.03 µmol/g daidzein, 7.58 ± 0.05 µmol glycitein, 8.81 ± 0.02 µmol/g genistein) was 5 fold more than that of defatted soy germ flour.

Effects of a therapeutic weight loss diet on weight loss and metabolic health in overweight and obese dogs.

Obesity has become a major health issue in dogs. Obesity in dogs increases the risk of many chronic diseases and chronic low-grade inflammation. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of a therapeutic weight loss (TWL) diet on weight loss and metabolic health in overweight and obese dogs. Thirty overweight and obese dogs were randomized into two groups with 15 dogs per group based on key baseline (BSL) parameters and allotted to either a control or TWL diet for 6 mo. At the start of the study, the control group had six females and nine males with mean age of 9.12 ± 0.48 (mean ± SEM) yr; there were seven females and eight males with mean age of 9.73 ± 0.63 yr in the TWL group. The control group and the TWL group had comparable body weight (34.78 ± 0.76 and 34.63 ± 0.86 kg, respectively), % body fat (BF; 39.77 ± 1.18 and 39.89 ± 0.93, respectively), and body condition score (BCS; 7.80 ± 0.14 and 7.67 ± 0.16 on a 9-point BCS scale, respectively). The control (CTRL) diet was formulated based on the macronutrient ratio of a commercial metabolic diet, and the TWL diet was enriched with dietary protein, fish oil, and soy germ meal. Both diets were fortified with essential nutrients to account for caloric restriction during weight loss. Dogs were fed with 25% less than BSL maintenance energy requirement (MER) for the first 4 mo and if they did not reach a BCS of 5, they were fed 40% less than BSL MER for the last 2 mo. Body composition was determined by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Postprandial glucose profiles were determined by continuous glucose monitoring devices. Serum samples were collected for analyses of blood parameters, hormones, and cytokines. All data were analyzed using SAS 9.3, with significance being P < 0.05. At the end of the study, the control group and the TWL group had comparable weight loss (-5.77 ± 0.31 and -6.14 ± 0.32 kg, respectively; P = 0.4080). But the TWL group lost significantly (P = 0.034) more BF (-13.27 ± 1.28%) than the control group (-9.90 ± 1.23%). In addition, the TWL diet completely prevented loss of lean body mass (LBM) in dogs compared with BSL. Dogs fed with the TWL diet had significantly lower fasting serum cholesterol, triglycerides, insulin, leptin, mean postprandial interstitial glucose, and pro-inflammatory cytokines compared with dogs fed with the CTRL diet. In summary, the TWL diet prevented loss of LBM, promoted weight loss and metabolic health, and reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines in overweight and obese dogs during weight loss.

Nghiên cứu hoạt tính estrogen của các isoflavon chiết xuất từ phôi hạt đậu tương

This study was performed to evaluate the effect of isoflavones extracted from soy germ on menopausal symptoms associated with 4-vinyl cyclohexene diepoxide (VCD)-induced follicular failure in mice. Total isoflavone extract (CE) and aglycone-enriched extract (TPCa) from soybean embryos 50 mg/kg/day were both able to improve female physiological characteristics positively. The CE sample was able to slightly increase the uterine volume (p&lt;0.001), increase the number of primary follicles (p&lt;0.001), and increase the estradiol content (p&lt;0.001). TPCa sample also can slightly increase uterine volume (p&lt;0.05), increase the number of primary follicles (p&lt;0.001), and increase estradiol content (p&lt;0.001). These results suggest the potential for using isoflavones from soybean embryos in the prevention and treatment of menopausal symptoms - more effectively and safely than traditional hormone therapy.

Dietary Isoflavone Aglycons from Soy Germ Pasta Improves Reproductive Performance of Aging Hens and Lowers Cholesterol Levels of Egg Yolk.

This study compared dietary isoflavone aglycones with the glycoside conjugates in a novel model of postmenopausal status, the aging domestic hen (Gallus gallus domesticus), to determine the effects on reproductive performance, cholesterol levels, and nutritional quality of eggs laid. Hens, 18 mo old, were randomized into four groups (n = 10/group) and fed for 28 d a conventional poultry corn/soymeal diet (Control), or diets supplemented with isoflavone glycosides from soy germ (diet A), isoflavone aglycons from a soy germ pasta (diet B), or conventional pasta lacking isoflavones (diet C). The egg-laying rate was recorded daily, plasma isoflavones and cholesterol were measured, and the nutritional composition of the eggs was determined. Egg-laying declined over a 4-week period in hens in the Control group and those fed isoflavone glycosides (diets A and C), whereas hens fed isoflavone aglycons (diet B) significantly increased their egg-laying efficiency. The total egg count and egg yield were significantly higher in hens fed isoflavone aglycons, and their plasma cholesterol concentrations were lower and the eggs laid had a 30% lower yolk cholesterol content. None of these effects were observed with diets containing similar levels of isoflavone glycosides. These studies recapitulate the clinical effects of soy germ pasta enriched with isoflavone aglycons and lend support to the greater efficacy of a diet rich in isoflavone aglycons.

OPTIMIZATION OF PHYTOESTROGENS EXTRACTION FROM SOY GERM USING RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY

Phytoestrogens are phytochemicals with antioxidant activities and potential health benefits. Their contents in soy germ is the highest compared to that in parts of soy seed. Response surface methodology (RSM) using Box Behnken Design of four factors was employed to optimize the extraction conditions for phytoestrogens. The Box Behnken Design with five replicates at central point was applied. The four independent variables investigated in this experiment were extraction time (X1) 60-120 minutes, solvent/solid ratio (X2) 8-12, extraction pH (X3) 8-10, ethanol concentration (X4) 50-70%. The high coefficient values indicated that the variables were fitted to the regression for the total phytoestrogens (R2 = 0.9887). Optimum conditions for maximizing total crude phytoestrogen content were 90 minutes for the extraction time, 12/1 for the extraction ratio, 9 for the extraction pH, and 65% for the ethanol concentration.

STUDY ON ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF PHYTOESTROGEN EXTRACTS FROM SOY GERM

Soy germ is one of the richest phytoestrogen sources and thus has many benefits for health such as improving bone density, cardiovascular health, cancer prevention, and menopausal treatment. In addition, phytoestrogens are reported to act as antioxidants, removing reactive oxygen species and thereby preventing oxidative damage in living tissue. Phytoestrogens in soy germ include isoflavone compounds and their derivatives: daidzein, genistein, glycitein, daidzin, genistin, glycitin, acetyl daidzin, acetyl genistin, acetyl glycitin, malonyl daidzin, malonyl genistin, malonyl glycitin. Isoflavones aglycone forms comprise only about 2-5% of total isoflavones, however, they express more biological effects than the others. The objective of this study was to compare the antioxidant activity among three extracts: purified isoflavone aglycone extract, crude isoflavone aglycone extract and total phytoestrogen extract. The IC50 value of DPPH free radical scavenging capacity of purified isoflavone aglycone extract, crude isoflavone aglycone extract and total phytoestrogen extract were 0.763 ± 0.016; 3.345 ± 0.076; 6.142 ± 0.050 mg/ml, respectively. The IC50 value of reducing power activity of purified isoflavone aglycone extract, crude isoflavone aglycone extract and total phytoestrogen extract were 1.248 ± 0.024; 3.961 ± 0.172; 9.385 ± 0.272 (mg/ml). As our result, the ranking order of the antioxidant activity (from highest to lowest level) was purified isoflavone aglycone extract &gt; crude isoflavone aglycone extract &gt; total phytoestrogens extract.

Substantiation of technological approaches to the creation of innovative concentrated food semi-finished flour products

It is known that wheat flour is traditionally used for the preparation of concentrated food semi-finished products, but its protein composition is not balanced by such amino acids as lysine and threonine. To increase the nutritional and biological value of these products, it is necessary to use secondary raw materials obtained in the production of soy flour. The data obtained as a result of the research allow us to establish the possibility and benefits of using binary flour compositions based on soy germ and shell flour in the composition of concentrated food semi-finished flour products. This helps to increase the nutritional and biological value of food products while expanding the range. Recipes and technological schemes for the production of such products are proposed. Developed concentrated food semi-finished products of flour-based food can be used in the preparation of a specialized diet and for therapeutic and preventive purposes to fill the deficit of certain nutrients.

Tomato, broccoli, soy and reduced prostate cancer risk: Whole foods or their bioactive components?

Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in U.S. men. PCa is a slow-growing cancer; therefore, identifying dietary interventions to reduce the risk or progression of PCa could greatly impact public health. A growing body of evidence has identified several foods that may reduce the risk of PCa. Mechanistic studies have investigated individual bioactives from foods to identify their anticarcinogenic properties; however, it is also important to study the whole food. In rodent models of PCa, we have shown that consumption of whole tomato powder was more effective than lycopene alone in reducing PCa progression. In a transgenic mouse model of PCa, broccoli consumption significantly altered expression of genes involved in the epithelial-mesenchymal transition, which may be a mechanism by which broccoli intake has been associated with a reduced risk of aggressive PCa. Combinations of foods may be more protective than individual foods, but this should not be assumed, as antagonistic activity between bioactives has been suggested. We have investigated the combinations of tomato and broccoli and tomato and soy germ. Future diet and cancer research should continue to focus on whole foods and combinations of foods for better translation into recommendations for the public.

Evaluation of the in vitro release of isoflavones from soybean germ associated with kefir culture in the gastrointestinal tract and anxiolytic and antidepressant actions in zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Abstract The gastrointestinal tract contains thousands of microorganisms present in the mucosa, derived from several different species, and these microorganisms have a direct relationship with immunity, homeostasis, and certain systemic diseases. The microorganisms present in kefir grains interact with the gastrointestinal and immune systems as well as with the intestinal microbiota. Isoflavones are the most commonly consumed phytoestrogens, with aglycone and glycoside forms. Therefore, in this study, the content of aglycone isoflavones released from kefir associated with soybean germ (KSG) was evaluated in a gastrointestinal digestion model in vitro, and the anxiolytic and antidepressant activity of KSG and the fermentation solution of kefir (FSK) were evaluated in models of anxiety and depression in zebrafish (Danio rerio). KSG was prepared as the 4-day fermentation product of 40 g/L brown sugar, 10 g/L soy germ, and 60 g/L kefir. Isoflavone content was evaluated during the gastric, intestinal, and colon phases in simulated gastrointestinal digestion and analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography. KSG was administered orally to zebrafish for 30 days, at 200 mg/kg (group G1) and 400 mg/kg (G2), while G3 received 2 μL SFK. The scototaxis test (light–dark) was performed to assess anxiolytic activity, using caffeine (100 mg/kg) as an anxiolytic, buspirone (25 mg/kg) as a positive control, and distilled water as a negative control. To assess antidepressant activity, a new tank dive test was performed, using 1% ethanol as a depressant, fluoxetine (20 mg/kg) as a positive control, and distilled water as a negative control. An increase in the release of isoflavones in the gastric phase and a decrease in the intestinal and colon phases was demonstrated with KSG. Moreover, the behavioral patterns observed in the different experiments demonstrated that KSG and FSK produce anxiolytic and antidepressant effects.

Prospective Multicenter Open-Label One-Arm Trial Investigating a Pumpkin Seed, Isoflavonoids, and Cranberry Mix in Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Pilot Study.

Phytotherapy for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) due to benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is progressively demanded by patients and trusted by physicians. The aim was to assess the efficacy of a mix of pumpkin seed extract, soy germ isoflavonoids, and cranberry (Novex®) in the management of mild to moderate LUTS in BPH patients. Male patients aged ≥40 years, who had had mild to moderate LUTS for >6 months at screening, with no previous therapy or who are still symptomatic despite current use of alpha-blockers, were recruited. Exclusion criteria were an IPSS >19 and an age >80 years. The mixed compound was administered orally, daily, for 3 months. Patients were evaluated by means of IPSS, urological quality of life (uQoL) index, and International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) at 3 visits: baseline (visit 1), 30 days (visit 2), and 90 days after treatment (visit 3). Among 163 screened patients, 128 patients (61.8 ± 9.9 years) were recruited. IPSS improved from 15 (Q1 : 12–Q3 : 17) in visit 1, to 11 (Q1 : 8–Q3 : 14) in visit 2, and to 9 (Q1 : 6–Q3 : 12) in visit 3 (p < 0.001). uQoL improved from 4 (3–4) in visit 1, to 3 (2–3) in visit 2, and to 2 (1–2) in visit 3 (p < 0.001). The patients had an IIEF-5 score of 15 (12–18.7) in visit 1, 15 (12–18) in visit 2, and 17 (13–19) in visit 3 (p=0.99 visits 1 vs. 2, p=0.004 visits 2 vs. 3, and p=0.001 visits 1 vs. 3). Treating mild to moderate LUTS/BPH patients with Novex® might therefore relieve symptoms, improve the quality of life, and have a mild beneficial effect on erectile function.

Kandungan Protein dan Isoflavon pada Kedelai dan Kecambah Kedelai

The research was conducted to explore protein and isoflavone content on soy non germed and soy germed. Soybean “slamet” was rinsed, dipped over night, drained, put in a moist room, and water sprinkled once in a while until germed. The husk of soy and soy germ were removed, and then the soy and soy germ were extracted by NaCl physiologic to become slurry. The slurry pH was arranged to 5.0, centrifugated at 10.000 rpm, and the precipitation was dryed in 70oC to obtain the soy protein and the soy germ protein flour. The levels of protein and isoflavone flour were determined. The result showed that protein content of soy was 36.5%, while protein of soy germ was 42%. The isoflavone of soy protein was 26.7 ppm, consisting of 11.5 ppm genistein, 10.2 ppm daidzein and 5 ppm glicitein, but the soy germ protein was 39.1 ppm, consisting of 14.6 ppm genistein, 16.9 ppm daidzein and 7.6 ppm glicitein. The conclusion is that germed process could increase protein and isoflavone content. The soy protein isoflavone was dominated by genistein and daidzein, while soy germ protein isoflavone was dominated by daidzein and glicitein.

Preparation of Isoflavone glucosides from Soy germ and β-Glucosidase from Bacillus coagulans PR03 for Isoflavone aglycones Production

Preparation of Isoflavone glucosides from Soy germ and β-Glucosidase from Bacillus coagulans PR03 for Isoflavone aglycones Production

콩발아배아추출물이 난소적출 랫트의 기억력 손실, 체중 증가 및 골다공증에 미치는 영향

콩발아배아추출물이 난소적출 랫트의 기억력 손실, 체중 증가 및 골다공증에 미치는 영향

Germinated soy germ extract ameliorates obesity through beige fat activation.

Obesity is a worldwide public health concern requiring safe and effective strategies. Recent studies suggest that bioactive compounds from soybeans have beneficial effects on weight loss and reducing fat accumulation. However, despite the biochemical and nutritional changes during germination, the biological effects of germinated soy germ have not been fully investigated. In this article, germinated soy germ extract (GSGE) was evaluated as a potential treatment option for obesity using 3T3-L1 pre-adipocyte and high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obese mice. In vitro studies demonstrated that GSGE suppressed the differentiation of 3T3-L1 cells into mature adipocytes, along with reductions in lipid accumulation and lipid droplet formation. In vivo studies also showed that a daily dose of 1 mg kg-1 of GSGE reduced weight gain, adipocyte area, serum triglyceride, and LDL-cholesterol in HFD-fed mice. The GSGE treatment promoted browning, which was associated with increased UCP1 expression in vitro and in vivo. In addition, GSGE treatment induced beige fat activation by upregulation of lipolysis and beta-oxidation. Furthermore, gene and protein expression levels of endocannabinoid system-related factors such as NAPE-PLD, FAAH, DAGL-α, and CB2 were altered along with browning and beige fat activation by GSGE. The present study indicates that GSGE effectively inhibits lipid accumulation and promotes beige fat transition and activation. Therefore, we suggest that GSGE treatment could be a promising strategy for the prevention of obesity by promoting weight loss, reducing fat accumulation, and improving obesity-related metabolic disorders.

Germinated soy germ with increased soyasaponin Ab improves BMP-2-induced bone formation and protects against in vivo bone loss in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is frequently induced following menopause, and bone fractures result in serious problems including skeletal deformity, pain, and increased mortality. Therefore, safe and effective therapeutic agents are needed for osteoporosis. This study aimed to clarify the bone protecting effects of germinated soy germ extracts (GSGE) and their mode of action. GSGE increased expression of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and osteocalcin (OCL) by stimulating the expression of runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) and osterix (Osx) through activation of Smad signaling molecules. Furthermore, germination of soy germ increased levels of nutritional components, especially soyasaponin Ab. The anabolic activity of soyasaponin Ab in GSGE was also evaluated. GSGE and soyasaponin Ab significantly protected against ovariectomy (OVX)-induced bone loss and improved bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BALP) level in mouse serum. These in vitro and in vivo study results demonstrated that GSGE and soyasaponin Ab have potential as therapeutic candidate agents for bone protection in postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Correction to: Chemical Constituents of Soy Germ

In the metadata of the article on SpringerLink the first author’s name is incorrect. The name should read Hong-Cai Zhang.

Soy germ extract alleviates menopausal hot flushes: placebo-controlled double-blind trial

Background/objectivesA double-blind, placebo-controlled study was performed to assess the potency of a soy germ preparation for the alleviation of menopausal hot flushes.Subjects/methodsCaucasian women with at least seven hot flushes daily were treated with soy germ extract (100 mg isoflavone glycosides) daily or with placebo for 12 weeks, followed by 12 weeks of open treatment with soy. Outcome parameters were the number of hot flushes and the evaluation of the Greene Climacteric Scale.ResultsA total of 192 women were included. As the hot flush diaries from one study centre were lost, the assessment of hot flushes was based on 136 participants (soy: 54 women; placebo: 82 women). After 12 weeks, 180 women were available for the analysis of Greene Scale and safety (soy and placebo: each 90 women). Hot flushes were reduced by 43.3% (–3.5 hot flushes) with soy and by 30.8% with placebo (–2.6; p < 0.001). After the open treatment phase with soy, both original groups showed a reduction of 68% of hot flushes. A subgroup analysis showed better effects for soy when symptoms were classified as “severe” at baseline. After 12 weeks of double-blind treatment, there was an improvement from baseline values of 71 and 78% with soy with the items “hot flushes” and “sweating”, compared with 24% for both items with placebo. Hormonal safety parameters remained uninfluenced.ConclusionsSoy germ extract with 100 mg of isoflavone glycosides was shown to modestly, but significantly reduce menopausal hot flushes.

Chemical Constituents of Soy Germ

Two new compounds, n-13,16-nonadecadienoic acid (1) and n-4,11-nonadecadienoic acid (2), and six other compounds, 7-nonadecenoic acid (3), 12-nonadecenoic acid (4), 14-methylstigmasta-7,24(28)-dien-3-ol (5), 21α-hydroxyserrat-14-en-3β-ol (6), longifloroside (7), and 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-[4-(3-hydroxypropyl)-2-methoxyphenoxy]-propane-1,3-diol (8), were isolated from soy germ. The structures were established using data from IR and NMR spectra.