Silk protein, sericin, inhibits lipid peroxidation and tyrosinase activity

被引:307
作者
Kato, N [1 ]
Sato, S
Yamanaka, A
Yamada, H
Fuwa, N
Nomura, M
机构
[1] Hiroshima Univ, Fac Appl Biol Sci, Dept Appl Biochem, Higashihiroshima 739, Japan
[2] Seiren Co Ltd, Fukui 918, Japan
关键词
sericin; antioxidant; lipid peroxidation; tyrosinase;
D O I
10.1271/bbb.62.145
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
This study provided the first evidence for an antioxidant action of the silk protein sericin by showing that sericin suppressed in vitro lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, sericin was found to inhibit tyrosinase activity. These results suggest that sericin may be a valuable natural ingredient for food and cosmetic industries.
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页码:145 / 147
页数:3
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