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Yun YR, Lee JE. Kimchi attenuates endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced hepatic steatosis in HepG2 cells and C57BL/6N mice. Nutr Res 2024; 124:43-54. [PMID: 38367426 DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2024.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
Abstract
Kimchi is a traditional fermented food that contains abundant nutrients and functional ingredients with various health benefits. We previously reported that kimchi active components suppress hepatic steatosis caused by endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in vitro and in vivo. Therefore, we assessed the effect of kimchi on the inhibition of hepatic steatosis caused by ER stress in HepG2 cells and C57BL/6N mice to verify the hypothesis that kimchi may potentially inhibit nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. We investigated the effect of kimchi on cell viability and triglyceride concentrations in cells and on lipid profile, lipid accumulation, and expression of related genes in cells and mice with hepatic steatosis. A mechanistic study was also performed using the liver X receptor α agonist T0901317 and the AMP-activated protein kinase agonist AICAR. Kimchi was noncytotoxic and effectively reduced triglyceride concentrations and suppressed hepatic steatosis-related gene expression in cells and mice. Additionally, kimchi recovered weight loss, lowered the serum and liver tissue lipid profiles, suppressed lipid accumulation, and reduced the effects of T0901317 and AICAR on lipogenic gene expression in tunicamycin-treated mice. Our results highlight that kimchi could prevent hepatic steatosis caused by ER stress in cells and mice.
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- Ye-Rang Yun
- World Institute of Kimchi, Nam-Gu, Gwangju 61755, Republic of Korea.
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- World Institute of Kimchi, Nam-Gu, Gwangju 61755, Republic of Korea
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Peña-Jorquera H, Cid-Jofré V, Landaeta-Díaz L, Petermann-Rocha F, Martorell M, Zbinden-Foncea H, Ferrari G, Jorquera-Aguilera C, Cristi-Montero C. Plant-Based Nutrition: Exploring Health Benefits for Atherosclerosis, Chronic Diseases, and Metabolic Syndrome-A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:3244. [PMID: 37513660 PMCID: PMC10386413 DOI: 10.3390/nu15143244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Atherosclerosis, chronic non-communicable diseases, and metabolic syndrome are highly interconnected and collectively contribute to global health concerns that reduce life expectancy and quality of life. These conditions arise from multiple risk factors, including inflammation, insulin resistance, impaired blood lipid profile, endothelial dysfunction, and increased cardiovascular risk. Adopting a plant-based diet has gained popularity as a viable alternative to promote health and mitigate the incidence of, and risk factors associated with, these three health conditions. Understanding the potential benefits of a plant-based diet for human health is crucial, particularly in the face of the rising prevalence of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and cancer. Thus, this review focused on the plausible advantages of consuming a type of food pattern for the prevention and/or treatment of chronic diseases, emphasizing the dietary aspects that contribute to these conditions and the evidence supporting the benefits of a plant-based diet for human health. To facilitate a more in-depth analysis, we present separate evidence for each of these three concepts, acknowledging their intrinsic connection while providing a specific focus on each one. This review underscores the potential of a plant-based diet to target the underlying causes of these chronic diseases and enhance health outcomes for individuals and populations.
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- Humberto Peña-Jorquera
- IRyS Group, Physical Education School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Viña del Mar 2530388, Chile
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica y Aplicada (CIBAP), Escuela de Medicina, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), Santiago 9160019, Chile
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- Facultad de Salud y Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de las Américas, Santiago 7500975, Chile
- Núcleo en Ciencias Ambientales y Alimentarias, Universidad de las Américas, Santiago 7500975, Chile
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago 8370068, Chile
- BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8TA, UK
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Centre for Healthy Living, University of Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología del Ejercicio y Metabolismo, Escuela de Kinesiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago 7500000, Chile
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, 28223 Madrid, Spain
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Av. Pedro de Valdivia 425, Providencia 7500912, Chile
- Escuela de Ciencias de la Actividad Física, el Deporte y la Salud, Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), Santiago 9170022, Chile
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- Escuela de Nutrición y Dietética, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Mayor, Santiago 8580745, Chile
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- IRyS Group, Physical Education School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Viña del Mar 2530388, Chile
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Yun YR, Lee JE. Alliin, capsaicin, and gingerol attenuate endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced hepatic steatosis in HepG2 cells and C57BL/6N mice. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.105186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Das G, Heredia JB, de Lourdes Pereira M, Coy-Barrera E, Rodrigues Oliveira SM, Gutiérrez-Grijalva EP, Cabanillas-Bojórquez LA, Shin HS, Patra JK. Korean traditional foods as antiviral and respiratory disease prevention and treatments: A detailed review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021; 116:415-433. [PMID: 34345117 PMCID: PMC8321624 DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.07.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Korean traditional food (KTF), originated from ancestral agriculture and the nomadic traditions of the Korean peninsula and southern Manchuria, is based on healthy food that balances disease prevention and treatment. Fermented foods that include grains, herbs, fruits, and mushrooms are also an important practice in KTF, providing high levels of Lactobacilli, which confer relevant health benefits, including antiviral properties. Some of these probiotics may also protect against the Influenza virus through the modulation of innate immunity. SCOPE AND APPROACH The emerging of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to other diseases of viral origin, and the problems associated with other respiratory disorders, highlight how essential is a healthy eating pattern to strengthen our immune system.Key Findings and Conclusions: The present review covers the information available on edible plants, herbs, mushrooms, and preparations used in KTF to outline their multiple medicinal effects (e.g., antidiabetic, chemopreventive, antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial), emphasizing their role and effects on the immune system with an emphasis on modulating properties of the gut microbiota that further support strong respiratory immunity. Potential functional foods commonly used in Korean cuisine such as Kimchi (a mixture of fermented vegetables), Meju, Doenjang, Jeotgal, and Mekgeolli and fermented sauces, among others, are highlighted for their great potential to improve gut-lung immunity. The traditional Korean diet and dietary mechanisms that may target viruses ACE-2 receptors or affect any step of a virus infection pathway that can determine a patient's prognosis are also highlighted. The regular oral intake of bioactive ingredients used in Korean foods can offer protection for some viral diseases, through protective and immunomodulatory effects, as evidenced in pre-clinical and clinical studies.
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- Gitishree Das
- Research Institute of Biotechnology & Medical Converged Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, South Korea
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C., Carretera a Eldorado Km. 5.5, Col. Campo El Diez, CP. 80110, Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas y Aplicadas, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Campus Nueva Granada, 250247, Cajicá, Colombia
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- HMRI and Hunter Cancer Research Alliance Centres, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Catedras CONACYT-Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C., Carretera a Eldorado Km. 5.5, Col. Campo El Diez, CP. 80110 Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C., Carretera a Eldorado Km. 5.5, Col. Campo El Diez, CP. 80110, Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
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- Department of Food Science & Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, South Korea
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- Research Institute of Biotechnology & Medical Converged Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, South Korea
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Yang H, Xie J, Wang N, Zhou Q, Lu Y, Qu Z, Wang H. Effects of Miao sour soup on hyperlipidemia in high-fat diet-induced obese rats via the AMPK signaling pathway. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:4266-4277. [PMID: 34401077 PMCID: PMC8358355 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Hyperlipidemia is a common characteristic of obese animals. Identifying the factors involved in the regulation of dietary lipid metabolism is the most beneficial way to improve health. Miao sour soup (MSS) is a fermented food made from tomato and red pepper that contains lycopene, capsaicin, and organic acids. We conducted this study to investigate the regulatory functions and mechanisms of MSS on the blood lipid levels of high-fat diet-induced obese rats. In our preventive study, rats were fed normal diet (ND1), high-fat diet (HFD1), HFD + 4 g/kg BW MSS (HFD + LS1), and HFD + 8 g/kg BW MSS (HFD + HS1). We found that MSS significantly reduced the body weight and fat accumulation and improved the blood lipid levels of rats. MSS significantly increased the expression of AMP-activated protein kinase-alpha (AMPKα), attenuated the expression of the adipogenic transcription factor sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1c (SREBP-1c), and suppressed the expression of fatty acid synthase (FAS) and acetyl-CoA carboxylase alpha (ACCα), the critical regulators of hepatic lipid metabolism. Additionally, we also conducted a treatment study, and we grouped rats to receive ND2, HFD2, PC2, HFD + LS2, and HFD + HS2 for another 10 weeks. MSS treatment reduced the body weight, fat deposition, and percentage of lipid droplets and regulated the plasma lipid content. MSS significantly increased the expression of AMPK and alleviated the expression of SREBP-1c, ACC, and FAS. Taken together, these findings suggest that MSS prevents and treats hyperlipidemia in obese rats by regulating the AMPK signaling pathway.
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- Hongmei Yang
- School of Public Health, the key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease ControlMinistry of EducationGuizhou Medical UniversityGuiyangChina
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- School of Public Health, the key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease ControlMinistry of EducationGuizhou Medical UniversityGuiyangChina
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- School of Public Health, the key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease ControlMinistry of EducationGuizhou Medical UniversityGuiyangChina
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- School of Public Health, the key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease ControlMinistry of EducationGuizhou Medical UniversityGuiyangChina
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- School of Public Health, the key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease ControlMinistry of EducationGuizhou Medical UniversityGuiyangChina
- Guiyang Maternal and Child Healthcare HospitalGuiyangChina
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- School of Public Health, the key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease ControlMinistry of EducationGuizhou Medical UniversityGuiyangChina
- Laishan District Center for Disease Control and PreventionYantaiChina
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- School of Public Health, the key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Disease ControlMinistry of EducationGuizhou Medical UniversityGuiyangChina
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Antiobesity effects of kimchi added with Jeju citrus concentrate on high-fat diet-induced obese mice. Nutr Res 2021; 86:50-59. [PMID: 33482598 DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2020.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Citrus fruits contain an abundance of nutrients, including vitamins C and B6 and hesperidin, which attribute to its beneficial health effects. Previously, kimchi with Jeju citrus concentrate (CK) elicited anti-obesity effects in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Here, we aimed to investigate whether CK exhibits anti-obesity effects by reducing serum and hepatic lipid concentrations and anti-obesity-associated gene expression in high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obese C57BL/6N mice. Low-dose CK (LDCK, 50 mg/kg) and high-dose CK (HDCK, 200 mg/kg) were orally administered 3 times per week over 8 weeks with HFD diet. Body weight gain, food efficiency ratio, and tissue weight were measured. Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, glutamic pyruvic transaminase, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance, leptin, and adiponectin concentrations were also assessed. The effect of CK on the lipid profile and lipid accumulation was analyzed. Body and white adipose tissue masses were significantly lower in the LDCK and HDCK groups than in the HFD group. Orally administered CK significantly decreased serum lipid, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance, glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, and glutamic pyruvic transaminase levels. Hepatic lipid content also decreased in the LDCK and HDCK groups. Serum leptin concentrations decreased, whereas serum adiponectin concentrations increased, confirming the anti-obesity effects of LDCK and HDCK. The decrease of hepatic vacuoles and stained lipid droplets indicated inhibition of lipid accumulation. These results support the hypothesis that CK exhibits anti-obesity effects in vivo by reducing lipid accumulation and by regulating anti-obesity-related genes.
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Kim B, Mun EG, Kim D, Kim Y, Park Y, Lee HJ, Cha YS. A survey of research papers on the health benefits of kimchi and kimchi lactic acid bacteria. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.4163/jnh.2018.51.1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Bohkyung Kim
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Hanyang University, Seoul 04762, Korea
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- National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk 55365, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Hanyang University, Seoul 04762, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Gachon University, Seongnam, Gyeonggi 13120, Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 54896, Republic of Korea
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Kim HJ, Noh JS, Song YO. Beneficial Effects of Kimchi, a Korean Fermented Vegetable Food, on Pathophysiological Factors Related to Atherosclerosis. J Med Food 2017; 21:127-135. [PMID: 29271694 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2017.3946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease that is characterized by accumulation of lipids and fibrous elements in large arteries. Its etiology is involved with pathophysiological factors such as lipoprotein oxidation, inflammation, and dyslipidemia. Kimchi is a Korean fermented vegetable side dish made with vegetables and kimchi condiments. To date, numerous in vitro, in vivo, and human studies have cited the health benefits of kimchi. 3-(4'-Hydroxyl-3',5'-dimethoxyphenyl)propionic acid is one of the active compounds of kimchi, and its antioxidant and anti-atherosclerosclerotic effects have been reported. This review presents the laboratory and clinical evidence of the anti-atherosclerotic effects of kimchi based on its lipid-lowering, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities.
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- Hyun Ju Kim
- 1 Industrial Technology Research Group, Research and Development Division, World Institute of Kimchi , Gwangju, Korea
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- 2 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Tongmyong University , Busan, Korea
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- 3 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Kimchi Research Institute, Pusan National University , Busan, Korea
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Kim DW, Kim BM, Lee HJ, Jang GJ, Song SH, Lee JI, Lee SB, Shim JM, Lee KW, Kim JH, Ham KS, Chen F, Kim HJ. Effects of Different Salt Treatments on the Fermentation Metabolites and Bacterial Profiles of Kimchi. J Food Sci 2017; 82:1124-1131. [DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.13713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2016] [Revised: 03/08/2017] [Accepted: 03/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Dong Wook Kim
- Div. of Applied Life Sciences (BK21 plus); Gyeongsang National Univ.; 501 Jinjudaero Jinju Gyeongsang Republic of Korea
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- Div. of Applied Life Sciences (BK21 plus); Gyeongsang National Univ.; 501 Jinjudaero Jinju Gyeongsang Republic of Korea
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- Div. of Applied Life Sciences (BK21 plus); Gyeongsang National Univ.; 501 Jinjudaero Jinju Gyeongsang Republic of Korea
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- Div. of Applied Life Sciences (BK21 plus); Gyeongsang National Univ.; 501 Jinjudaero Jinju Gyeongsang Republic of Korea
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- Div. of Applied Life Sciences (BK21 plus); Gyeongsang National Univ.; 501 Jinjudaero Jinju Gyeongsang Republic of Korea
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- Div. of Applied Life Sciences (BK21 plus); Gyeongsang National Univ.; 501 Jinjudaero Jinju Gyeongsang Republic of Korea
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- Div. of Applied Life Sciences (BK21 plus); Gyeongsang National Univ.; 501 Jinjudaero Jinju Gyeongsang Republic of Korea
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- Div. of Applied Life Sciences (BK21 plus); Gyeongsang National Univ.; 501 Jinjudaero Jinju Gyeongsang Republic of Korea
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- Div. of Applied Life Sciences (BK21 plus); Gyeongsang National Univ.; 501 Jinjudaero Jinju Gyeongsang Republic of Korea
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- Div. of Applied Life Sciences (BK21 plus); Gyeongsang National Univ.; 501 Jinjudaero Jinju Gyeongsang Republic of Korea
- Dept. of Food Science& Technology, and Inst. of Agriculture and Life Science; Gyeongsang Nat. Univ.; 501 Jinjudaero Jinju Gyeongsang Republic of Korea
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- Dept. of Food Engineering and Solar Salt Biotechnology Research Center; Jeonnam 534-729 Korea
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- Dept. of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences; Clemson Univ.; SC 29634 USA
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- Div. of Applied Life Sciences (BK21 plus); Gyeongsang National Univ.; 501 Jinjudaero Jinju Gyeongsang Republic of Korea
- Dept. of Food Science& Technology, and Inst. of Agriculture and Life Science; Gyeongsang Nat. Univ.; 501 Jinjudaero Jinju Gyeongsang Republic of Korea
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