In this work, the suppression of tyrosinase-related genes, including an improvement in UV absorption effects bioconverted CS extracts (BCS), was investigated to improve skin-whitening effect. Total polyphenols and total flavonoids, which are bioactive components, increased 2.6- 5.4-times bioconversion using Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SM4, respectively, as compared ultrasound-assisted (UCS). The effect BCS on radical scavenging activity, UV-A absorption, tyrosinase activity inhibition,...

Protected cultivation systems such as greenhouses are becoming increasingly popular globally and have been adopted because of unpredictable climatic conditions their ability to easily control micro- macroenvironments. However, limitations hazardous work environments shortages in labor major concerns for agricultural production using these structures. This has led the development adoption robotic systems. For efficient use robots protected systems, we formulate efficiency problem model a...

has been traditionally used as an edible and medicinal material in oriental countries. However, the skin-whitening anti-wrinkling effects of

Many studies have analyzed nicotine metabolites in blood and urine to determine the toxicity caused by smoking, assess exposure cigarettes. Recently, hair nails been used as alternative samples for evaluation of not only do they reflect long-term but are also stable easy collect. Liquid-liquid or solid-phase extraction has mainly detect biological samples; however, these disadvantages, such use toxic organic solvents complex pretreatments. In this study, a modified QuEChERS method was...

The present study investigated the effects of Allium sativum stem extract (ASE) on B16-F0 cell growth and metastasis. Evaluation ASE cells' viability migration showed that 0.5 mg/mL inhibited by 30.2% 38.5%, which indicates has anticancer antimetastatic cells. To mechanism, mRNA levels vascular endothelial factor (VEGF), matrix metalloproteinases-2 (MMP-2), metalloproteinases-9 (MMP-9) expressions were evaluated with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, 0.25 was found to exert...

In this study, ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) was applied to extract bioactive substances with skin-whitening, anti-wrinkle, and antioxidant effects from safflower seeds, the conditions were optimized by a central composite design. The independent variables, including time (5.0~55.0 min), temperature (26.0~94.0 °C), ethanol concentration (0.0~100%), increase tyrosinase activity inhibitory (TAI), collagenase (CAI), radical scavenging (RSA), which are indicators of effects. An 26.4 min,...

There has been a rapid increase in demand for premium and safe agricultural products. Protected systems, such as greenhouses, are being adopted to meet demand. Ease environmental regulation required optimal plant growth is one of the advantages protected systems. However, drawbacks poor ventilation greenhouses can be fatal human workforce. This led development robots hazardous tasks. Considering mobile navigate down every aisle perform task greenhouse, it difficult predict at which point...

The effective microorganism fermentation extract (EM-X) is an antioxidant cocktail derived from the of plant material with microorganisms, and its clinical application being increasingly scrutinized. In current study, antiasthmatic effect EM-X was investigated using a mouse model. Inhalation during OVA challenge resulted in significant reduction airway hyperreactivity (AHR) recruitment leukocytes including eosinophils. However, level 8-isoprostane bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), marker...

Use of raw feedstuffs for livestock is limited by low digestibility. Recently, fermentation has been highlighted as a new way to improve nutrient absorption through the production organic acids using inoculated microorganisms, which can also play probiotic role. However, standard procedures feedstuff have not clearly defined because process influenced climatic variation, and an analytical fermented lacking. This study aimed evaluate microbiological biochemical changes during at temperatures...

Abstract Purpose Determining the safety conditions of a hot pepper harvester to mechanize harvesting. Methods The dynamic characteristics were analyzed with simulation program RecurDyn. Results can climb maximal slope 25° under full loading conditions; allowable height an obstacle over which drive is 450 mm; minimal rotation radius during spin turn 870 mm. Conclusions Considering its characteristics, be applied on 95% domestic upland fields. accident rate decreased use method. In conclusion,...

In vivo immunomodulatory activity of aqueous extract Carthami Flos (AECF) was investigated using a mouse model immunized with keyhole limpet hemocyanin. Serum level Ag-specific IgG2a significantly elevated by oral administration AECF but not IgG1. However, no selective B-cell proliferation observed in vivo. and IFN-gamma IL-5 production draining lymph node T cells also higher AECF-treated mice when compared water-treated control mice. failed to enhance nonspecific T-cell response under CD3...

<b><sc>Abstract.</sc></b> The traditional method of harvesting garlic in the Republic Korea is carried out by manually cutting stems. With aging agriculture manpower, mechanization required. To develop a stem machine, mechanical properties were investigated. first and second cuts stems tested using universal testing machine (LTCM-100, Ametek, USA) at 85%, 70%, 60% moisture content. Also, content thickness analyzed oven Vernier calipers respectively. ANOVA Minitab software was used for...

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to provide the basic data for efficient operation and management military foodservice by analyzing satisfaction quality perception which are provided according ranks soldiers. Methods: A total 252 personnel (48 Private, 87 Private first class, 74 Corporal 43 Sergeant) participated in Gyeonggi area from November 1 30, 2013, were analyzed SPSS Win (ver 18.0). Results: with foodservice, variety menu (p < 0.001), importance 0.01), problem 0.05) leftover...

Present study is to investigate an impact of black chokeberry on the lipid peroxidation, antioxidant enzymes and immunity for boxers while they are trying loose weight1. 3male subjected two weeks weight reduction training, assigned randomly in groups : experimental group taking placebo group. The peroxidant as followings:BR 1. There was no significant difference MDA concentration blood between during training showed a after by decrease(p.05)BR 2. GPX control groups.BR 3. immune globlin(IgG,...