Background Ultraviolet (UV)-B radiation negatively impacts skin health by inducing inflammation and accelerating photoaging through increased expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), collagen degradation, and inhibition of procollagen synthesis. Angelica decursiva (Miq.) Franch. & Sav. has various biological effects, however, the anti-wrinkle effect has not been reported yet. It has been reported that the ingredients ha...

Background Moju is a traditional rice beverage local to Jeonju with an alcohol content of 1–2%. Moju is made by boiling makgeolli with several kinds of medicinal herbs, such as ginger, jujube and cinnamon. The raw materials used in Moju are well known for their physiological and functional effects. Although Moju is made with functional raw materials, the operational role of Moju has not yet been reported. Objectives The aim of...

Background Momordica charantia is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family and has traditionally been used for medical nutritional therapy to cure diabetes, and its various biological properties have been reported. However, several studies have demonstrated that M. charantia may exert toxic or adverse effects under different conditions. In this study, we prepared an M. charantia extract using ultrasound-assisted extraction, which...