DIKUL - logo
E-resources
Check availability
Peer reviewed
  • Effects of Kimchi Lactic Ac...
    Bae, M.O., Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; Kim, H.J., Woosuk University, Wanju, Republic of Korea; Cha, Y.S., Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea; Lee, M.K., Korea Food Research Institute, Seongnam, Republic of Korea; Oh, S.H., Woosuk University, Wanju, Republic of Korea

    Han'guk Sikp'um Yŏngyang Kwahakhoe chi, (Nov 2009), Volume: 38, Issue: 11
    Journal Article

    This study investigated the effect of improved liver function in rats administered with ethanol by kimchi lactic acid bacteria with high GABA producing capacity. Sprague-Dawley male rats were divided into four groups; normal diet control (NC), ethanol control (EC), ethanol+Lactobacillus sp. OPK2-59 normal powder (EL1), ethanol+Lactobacillus sp. OPK2-59 GABA powder (EL2) and fed for 6 weeks. Analysis showed that there were no significant differences in body weight and feed consumption among the groups during the experimental period. Also, there were no significant differences in organ weight among the groups. The test results showed total cholesterol and triglyceride in the blood concentration that were increased by ethanol administration were significantly lowered in EL2 group. Liver triglyceride was also significantly lowered in the EL2 group compared with the EC group. Serum GOT and GPT, and liver GOT levels were significantly lower in the EL2 group compared with the EC group. Serum ethanol concentration was lower in the EL1 and EL2 groups compared with the EC group. SOD activities in liver were significantly increased in the EL1 and EL2 groups compared with the EC group. These results suggest that Lactobacillus sp. OPK2-59 GABA powder improves lipid and enzyme profiles of rats administered with ethanol.