Optimization of Extraction Condition of Bee Pollen Using Response Surface Methodology: Correlation between Anti-Melanogenesis, Antioxidant Activity, and Phenolic Content

Bee pollen is flower pollen with nectar and salivary substances of bees and rich in essential components. Bee pollen showed antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitory activity in our assay system. To maximize the antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitory activity of bee pollen, extraction conditions, such as...

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Main Authors: Seon Beom Kim, Yang Hee Jo, Qing Liu, Jong Hoon Ahn, In Pyo Hong, Sang Mi Han, Bang Yeon Hwang, Mi Kyeong Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/11/19656