摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To find a new anti-oxidizing activity substance contained in Cordyceps sinensis Sacc., and to provide a functional food, a medicine or the like using the substance. <P>SOLUTION: A new compound, 3,4-diguanidinobutanoyl-DOPA(HANASANAGIN), separated and purified from Isaria japonica has a chemical structure represented by general formula (1), exhibits a strong anti-oxidation activity such as a free radical (DPPH) eliminating ability and a super oxide anion-eliminating ability, and is useful for functional foods, medicines, cosmetics and the like. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI |