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)