Korea Food Research Institute

Aqueous extract of erigeron annuus ameliorates OVA-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions through modulation of Th2-mediated immune responses and MAPK signaling

Context Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by epidermal barrier dysfunction and dysregulated type 2 helper T cell (Th2)-mediated immune responses. Erigeron annuus (L.) Desf. is traditionally used for inflammatory conditions, but its effects on...

In situ antibacterial thermosensitive hydrogel as a versatile platform for diabetic wound therapy and molecular monitoring

Chronic diabetic wounds are difficult to manage because of persistent inflammation, impaired tissue regeneration, and high infection risk under hyperglycemic conditions. Microbial colonization further aggravates inflammatory responses and disrupts the normal progression of wound...

Ultrafast Magneto‐Geometric Control of Terahertz Helicity in Curved Ni Metasurfaces

ABSTRACT Dynamic helicity control in the terahertz (THz) regime is essential for ultrafast polarization optics, chiral spectroscopy, and polarization‐selective photonic devices, yet remains difficult because most THz chiral systems are structurally fixed or rely on slow external...

COVID-19-related dietary shifts and their association with hepatic steatosis index (HSI)-based metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) risk: a dish-based analysis using Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2018–2023

Lifestyle factors, especially diet, are strongly associated with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD); thus, the risk of MASLD may have been correlated with COVID-19 pandemic-related dietary behavior changes. Using nationally representative data (KNHAN...

Long-Chain Fatty Acids Inhibit the Human Bitter Taste Receptor TAS2R16 in a Structure-Dependent Manner

Abstract Bitterness limits the development of palatable foods containing bioactive ingredients. This study investigated whether long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs) modulate the human bitter taste receptor TAS2R16 using a HEK293T cell-based calcium assay with salicin as an agonist. Non...

Effects of freezing history on post-thaw quality deterioration of Atlantic salmon under temperature abuse conditions

Frozen storage is widely used to preserve seafood quality. However, prior frozen storage and inadequate post-thaw temperature management can increase the susceptibility of seafood products to physicochemical deterioration. This study evaluated the combined effects of freezing his...

Ethylene and 1-methylcyclopropene modulate aroma volatile profiles in kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.) during postharvest storage

Abstract Kiwifruit is a climacteric fruit, and ethylene-mediated ripening accelerates quality deterioration during storage. In this study, volatile compound composition was profiled during storage for 0–10 d under control, ethylene, and 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatments. A...

Lactococcus Lactis Subsp. Lactis CAB701 Reduces Body fat mass in Adults with Overweight or Obesity: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Abstract Probiotic-based strategies have gained increasing attention as potential interventions for obesity and metabolic disorders. Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis CAB701 (CAB701), a cabbage-derived probiotic strain, has demonstrated anti-adipogenic activity in preclinical stud...

Engineering a terephthalate-responsive PobR biosensor for discovering PET-degrading microbes via cell-to-cell communication

Abstract Background Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is one of the most widely used synthetic plastics, yet its environmental accumulation continues to outpace effective recycling. Although PET-degrading enzymes and microorganisms have been reported, discovery of new PET-degrad...

Mosapride promotes internalization of a TREK1–HTR4 complex and exerts rapid antidepressant-like effects

Major depressive disorder (MDD) remains a critical global health burden, and a substantial proportion of patients exhibit insufficient responses to conventional monoaminergic antidepressants. Selective inhibition of the two-pore domain potassium channel TREK1 has emerged as a pro...