Table 4. Changes in bioactivities of mulberry leaves upon UV-C irradiation
Antioxidative activity (Trolox eq. mmol/gfw) (n=4)
Tyrosinase inhibition (Inhibition %) (n=4)
DPPH
ABTS
Control [A]
2.1±0.21
3.0±0.32
39.8±3.9
UV-C [B]
4.4±0.17
8.1±0.26
89.6±1.8
Fold (B/A)
2.1 (p<0.01)
2.7 (p<0.01)
2.3 (p<0.01)