양파(Allium cepa L.) 음료의 콜린성 활성 증가 및 뇌신경세포 보호로 인한 Amyloid β Peptide 유도에 대한 인지장애 개선 효과

Abstract

To examine the cognitive function of onion (Allium cepa L.) beverages (odourless and fortified), we analyzed in vitro neuronal cell protection against H2O2-induced cytotoxicity and performed in vivo tests on amyloid beta (Aβ)-induced cognitive dysfunction. Cellular oxidative stress and cell viability were evaluated by DCF-DA assay and MTT assay. These results show that fortified beverage resulted in better neuronal cell protection than odourless beverage at lower concentration (0~100 ?g/mL). Fortified beverage also showed more excellent acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory activity (IC50: 4.20 mg/mL) than odourless beverage. The cognitive functions of odourless beverage and fortified beverage in Aβ-induced neurotoxicity were assessed by Y-maze, passive avoidance, and Morris water maze tests. The results show improved cognitive function in both groups treated with beverages. After in vivo tests, cholinergic activities were determined based on AChE inhibition and acetylcholine levels, and antioxidant activities were measured as SOD, oxidized glutathione (GSH)/total GSH ratio, and MDA levels in mouse brain tissue. In a Q-TOF UPLC/MS system, main compounds were analyzed as follows: odourless beverage (five types of sugars and three types of phenolics) and fortified beverages (six types of phenolics and two types of steroidal saponins). ? 2016, Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition. All rights reserved.