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Abstract
Nuruk, a traditional Korean fermentation starter, contains 2,6-dimethoxy-ρ-benzoquinoe (2,6-DMBQ), also found in fermented wheat germ extract, and has anti-cancer and immune supporting effects. The presence of 2,6-DMBQ was confirmed by high performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Among the five traditional nuruks tested, the highest 2,6-DMBQ content of 1.16±0.07 mg/50 g was obtained from nuruk purchased in Hwaseong. The results of this study may explain the health-promoting functions of traditional Korean alcoholic beverages that employ nuruk as a fermentation starter.
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Title
Nuruk, a traditional korean fermentation starter, contains the bioactive compound 2,6-dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone (2,6-DMBQ)
Author
Jong-Gil, Yoo 1 ; Da-Hye, Kim 1 ; Park, Eun-Hee 1 ; Lee, Jong-Sub 1 ; Sun-Young, Kim 2 ; Myoung-Dong, Kim 1
1 Kangwon National University, School of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea (GRID:grid.412010.6) (ISNI:0000000107079039)
2 Hongcheon Institute of Medicinal Herb, Hongcheon, Republic of Korea (GRID:grid.412010.6)
1 Kangwon National University, School of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea (GRID:grid.412010.6) (ISNI:0000000107079039)
2 Hongcheon Institute of Medicinal Herb, Hongcheon, Republic of Korea (GRID:grid.412010.6)
Pages
795-798
Publication year
2011
Publication date
Oct 2011
ISSN
17382203
e-ISSN
2234344X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2399181628
Copyright
© Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry and Springer 2011.