Publications by authors named "Doobo Shim"
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- The study focuses on the complete chloroplast genome of the ancient Korean tea 'Hadong Cheon-nyeon Cha', significant for understanding tea evolution and breeding.
- Using advanced sequencing technology, researchers analyzed seven varieties, revealing chloroplast genome sizes and structural organization typical of plant genomes.
- Analysis of genetic variations indicates that regional factors heavily influence the evolution of these tea varieties, providing valuable insights into the ancient Korean tea plant and its cultivars.
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by dopaminergic neuronal damage. In this study, three tea extracts from Hadong, Korea, were evaluated in a 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-induced neurotoxicity damage model (C57BL/6 mice) for their therapeutic effects against PD: green tea (GT), semi-fermented tea (SFT), and fermented tea (FT). Theaflavin content in the teas increased but catechin content decreased with the degree of fermentation.
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