JP2007254345A - Maillard reaction inhibitor, skin care preparation containing the same and food and beverage - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a new Maillard reaction inhibitor having high safety and a skin care preparation and a food and beverage. <P>SOLUTION: The Maillard reaction inhibitor has high safety and a Maillard reaction inhibiting effect and comprises a plant extract selected from putamen of Ziziphus zizyphus (Rhamnaceae), Malva nut of MACJONG (Sterculia lychnophera), seed of Cucurbita moschata(Cucurbitaceae), leaf of Eucommia ulmoildes (Eucommiaceae), root of Salacia oblonga (Celastraceae) and leaf of Chimaphila umbellata. (L.) W. Barton (Pyrolaceae). The antiaging skin care preparation comprises the Maillard reaction inhibitor. The food and beverage each comprise the Maillard reaction inhibitor. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention is a Maillard reaction inhibitor that suppresses the Maillard reaction, which is a condensation reaction between a protein or amino acid and a reducing sugar, and is applied to various skin external preparations or foods and drinks.

In the Maillard reaction, an N-terminal amino group such as an amino acid or protein and a reducing sugar are non-enzymatically bound to form a Schiff base, and then a stable Amadori compound is formed by Amadori transfer. This research on non-enzymatic saccharification of proteins has been carried out for a long time, particularly in the field of food science, and is a phenomenon well known as the Maillard reaction. Amadori compounds are further chemically decomposed by environmental conditions such as temperature, water activity, pH, storage method, etc., and the decomposition products are polymerized to produce AGE (advanced
glycosylation end products). Since AGE has fluorescence and exhibits a brown tone, this reaction is called a brown reaction.

It has been clarified that in the protein in the living body, the presence of sugar causes a physiologically similar reaction to these. Particularly in diabetic patients with persistent hyperglycemia, the Maillard reaction is enhanced, and clinically, it is widely used as an index for diabetes control by measuring the degree of hemoglobin glycation. In recent years, changes in structure and function resulting from this reaction are not only related to diabetes, but are also deeply related to complications (diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy), various lesions, and aging caused by hyperglycemia. It has been found.

The mechanism of the Maillard reaction is now understood as follows. That is, first, the free amino group of a protein is attacked by the aldehyde group of a reducing sugar such as glucose by a nucleophilic reaction to form a Schiff base. This Schiff base is unstable and undergoes an intramolecular electron transfer reaction to form and stabilize an Amadori transfer product. The Amadori product then produces a variety of deoxyoxones and further reacts with protein amino groups to cause polymer formation. Finally, this polymer formation reduces the solubility of the protein, makes it less susceptible to the action of proteases, and many become browning substances that fluoresce.

At present, several substances that inhibit this Maillard reaction are known. As components having Maillard reaction inhibitory activity, aminoguanidine, aminopropionitrile, penicillamine and the like are well known. In addition, urea, guanidine (JP-A-62-249908), silicon compounds such as methyltrisilanol (JP-A-62-249909), benzophenones (JP-A-4-368320), yellow flavonoids (JP-A-6-238820) No. 3-240725) are reported to have Maillard reaction inhibitory activity. However, aminoguanidine and aminopropionitrile are strong in effect, but childhood animals eat legumes that contain aminopropionitrile, which suppresses the cross-linking of collagen and other substances necessary for growth. , Is considered the cause of malformation. In addition, other compounds have weak effects and are not sufficiently satisfactory for practical use.
JP-A-62-249908 JP-A-62-249909 JP-A-4-368320 JP-A-3-240725

It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and highly safe Maillard reaction inhibitor, and a skin external preparation or food and drink.

The present inventors have investigated plant extracts with edible experience, and found the fruit nuclei of jujube (Ziziphus zizyphus (Rhamnaceae)), the fruit of MACJONG (Sterculia lychnophora) (Malva nuts), the pumpkin (Cucurbita). Seeds of moschata (Cucurbitaceae), Eucommia
Pentosidine formation or Maillard reaction in plant extracts obtained from leaves of ulmoildes (Eucommiaceae), roots of Salacia oblonga (Celastraceae) and leaves of Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Barton (Pyrolaceae) Inhibits skin hardening, wrinkle formation, collagen cross-linking, which causes loss of elasticity and gloss, and suppresses coloring that causes yellowing of skin, and has excellent properties in preventing skin aging and beautifying skin. I found out to show.

That is, fruit kernels of jujube (Ziziphus zizyphus (Rhamnaceae)), MACJONG (Sterculia lychnophora) fruits (Malva nuts), pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata (Cucurbitaceae)) seeds, Eucommia
By using plant extracts obtained from leaves of ulmoildes (Eucommiaceae), roots of Salacia oblonga (Celastraceae), leaves of Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Barton (Pyrolaceae) It can be expected to prevent or improve skin morphological changes such as wrinkles and tarmi. That is, the present invention has been completed by providing a skin external preparation or a food or drink that has a skin aging preventing effect and is safe. The process leading to the present invention will be described below.

Nuts of the present invention (Ziziphus zizyphus (Rhamnaceae)) fruit nuclei (acid 棗仁), MACJONG (Sterculia lychnophora) fruits (Malva nuts), pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata (Cucurbitaceae)) seeds, Eucommia
Skin topical preparations containing extracts of leaves of ulmoildes (Eucommiaceae), roots of Salacia oblonga (Celastraceae), and leaves of Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Barton (Pyrolaceae) Yes, by suppressing the Maillard reaction generated in the living body, it suppresses skin hardening, wrinkle formation, loss of skin, and skin dullness, and exhibits excellent skin aging prevention effects and skin beautification effects. In addition, fruit kernels of jujube (Ziziphus zizyphus (Rhamnaceae)), MACJONG (Sterculia lychnophora) fruits (Malva nuts), pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata (Cucurbitaceae)) seeds, Eucommia
Foods and drinks that contain ulmoildes (Eucommiaceae) leaves and Salacia oblonga (Celastraceae) are safe and suppress the Maillard reaction that occurs in the body. Disorder, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy) and various lesions and aging can be prevented.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

As used in the present invention, a “jujube fruit kernel” is a deciduous tree of the genus Legume, which is a deciduous tree of the genus Oleaceae, dried as a fruit, or made edible as a confectionery material. Also used as a herbal medicine. The scientific name is Ziziphus zizyphus or Z. jujuba. In English, it is called Jujube or Chinese date. A dried herb of the sunflower jujube or its related plants is a herbal medicine called Taiho, and the seed is a soy sauce. (In the Japanese Pharmacopoeia, Daegu is recorded and dated.) Daegu is said to have tonic and sedative effects. It has sweetness and has complementary and descending effects. Combined with ginger, it is blended into many Chinese herbal medicines for the purpose of reducing side effects. It is said that acid soot has sedative and hypnotic effects. It has a sour taste and has complementary and descending effects. It is blended in sojujinto.

“Malva nuts” used in the present invention is also called MACJONG, and fruits are edible in Southeast Asia. It suppresses cholesterol and is said to have effects such as diet.

The “pumpkin” used in the present invention is a general term for plants belonging to the Cucurbita genus Cucurbita, and fruits are edible. Seeds (pumpkin seeds) are also commercially available as food. There is also edible oil (pumpkin seed oil) taken from seeds.

The “eucommia” used in the present invention is a deciduous tree of Euphorbiaceae native to China. The bark is treated as a medicine. The leaves are decocted and used as health tea or Tochu tea. Tochu tea contains an ingredient called gutta percha and is said to be effective in lowering blood pressure and improving the function of liver function. It is moderately medicinal and is used as a tonic and is widely applied. Good treatments for the symptoms of heart, kidney and reproductive decline in internal medicine and obstetrics and gynecology. It is said to be effective. Furthermore, it is said to be effective for heart and brain central nervous system diseases such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, arteriosclerosis, and cranial nerve weakness.

`` Salasia '' used in the present invention is a vine plant belonging to the family Nymphalidae distributed from India, Sri Lanka to Southeast Asia, and has been used locally as medicinal and food from the ancient times.In the Indian traditional medicine `` Ayurveda '', It was used to prevent and treat diabetes and obesity.

"Omegasasou" used in the present invention is distributed from Quebec to North America and Europe in North America, in the Pacific side north of Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan, in Hokkaido, and is widely used by American Indians for medicinal use of bladder stones It is offered to.

In addition, jujube (Ziziphus
Fruit core of zizyphus (Rhamnaceae), MACJONG (Sterculia lychnophora) fruit (Malva nuts), pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata (Cucurbitaceae)) seed, Eucommia
The plant extract obtained from leaves of ulmoildes (Eucommiaceae), roots of Salacia (Salacia oblonga (Celastraceae)) and leaves of Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Barton (Pyrolaceae)) Various polar organic solvents such as water and ethanol and mixtures thereof can be used. Various methods are used to purify the extract, but it is adsorbed by activated carbon, styrene-divinylbenzene synthetic adsorbent (HP-20: manufactured by Mitsubishi Kasei) or octadecylsilane-treated silica (Chromatorex ODS: manufactured by Fuji Silysia Chemical). The method of eluting with an appropriate solvent is simple and practical.

The Maillard reaction inhibitor of the present invention is prepared in accordance with a conventional method, such as the essential component of jujube (Ziziphus zizyphus (Rhamnaceae)), the fruit nucleus (acidic acid), MACJONG (Sterculia lychnophora), fruit (Malva nuts), and pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata (Cucurbita moschata). Cucurbitaceae)) seed, Eucommia
Plant extracts obtained from leaves of ulmoildes (Eucommiaceae), roots of Salacia oblonga (Celastraceae), leaves of chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Barton (Pyrolaceae)) It can mix | blend and prepare.

Maillard reaction inhibitor of the present invention and topical skin preparation containing the same (Ziziphus zizyphus (Rhamnaceae)) fruit nuclei (acidic acid), MACJONG (Sterculia lychnophora) fruit (Malva nuts), pumpkin (Cucurbita) Seeds of moschata (Cucurbitaceae), Eucommia
The content of plant extracts obtained from leaves of ulmoildes (Eucommiaceae), roots of Salacia oblonga (Celastraceae) and leaves of Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Barton (Pyrolaceae) Preferably, the content is 0.0001 to 10% by weight (hereinafter, except for those particularly described, the weight% is simply indicated by%), more preferably 0.01 to 5%. When the extract is used, the concentration of the extract is not limited as long as the content of the dry solid content as the solute is within the above range.

In the present invention, the jujube (Ziziphus
Fruit core of zizyphus (Rhamnaceae), MACJONG (Sterculia lychnophora) fruit (Malva nuts), pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata (Cucurbitaceae)) seed, Eucommia
A topical skin preparation containing a plant extract obtained from leaves of ulmoildes (Eucommiaceae), roots of Salacia oblonga (Celastraceae), and leaves of Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Barton (Pyrolaceae) Upon formulation, it can be selected according to the mode of use, such as purified water, lower alcohol, polyhydric alcohol, higher alcohol, fats and oils, waxes, silicones, powders, surfactants, water-soluble polymers, Plant extracts, ultraviolet absorbers, thickeners, pigments, preservatives, fragrances, antioxidants, and the like can be used. Similarly, diluents or excipients such as fillers, fillers, binders, disintegrants, surfactants, lubricants and the like that are commonly used can be used in formulating food and drink. Thus, within the range that does not impair the effects of the present invention, it can be produced by using components and additives used in preparations such as quasi-drugs, cosmetics, foods and drinks, and contained in the preparations. The amount is not particularly specified.

In addition, the Maillard reaction inhibitor of the present invention, and the dosage form of an external preparation for skin or food and drink are arbitrary, ampoules, capsules, powders, granules, pills, tablets, solids, liquids, gels It can be used by blending into quasi-drugs such as foam, emulsion, cream, ointment, and sheet, cosmetics or foods.

Specifically, for example, skin external preparations such as lotions, emulsions, creams, ointments, lotions, oils, packs, and other basic cosmetics, facial cleansers and skin cleansers, foundations, white powder, funny, lipsticks, blushers, eye Makeup cosmetics such as shadow, eyeliner, mascara, eyebrows, and eyelashes. Common foods and drinks can be used for supplements, drinks, cereals, powdered drinks, jelly, biscuits, strawberries, gums, and the like.

The present invention will be further described with reference examples, test examples and examples. In addition, these do not limit this invention at all.

"Production Example 1"
Dried fruit kernels (acid vines), MACJONG fruits (Malva nuts), pumpkin seeds, eucommia leaves, salacia roots, and giant cassava leaves. To 10 parts by weight of the dried product, 150 parts by weight of water or a 50% (v / v) aqueous ethanol solution is added. Extraction is performed for 3 days at 60 ° C. for water for 3 hours and for 50% ethanol at room temperature with occasional stirring for 3 days. The mixture was filtered and the solvent was distilled off to obtain an extract. The Maillard reaction inhibition ability was measured by the method of Test Example 1 using these as samples. The results of the water extract are shown in Table 1, and the results of the 50% ethanol extract are shown in Table 2.

"Test method and evaluation method"
a) Sample The extract obtained in Production Example 1 of the present invention was used for the test. A blank 50% ethanol solution and a 20 mM aminoguanidine as a positive control were prepared under the same conditions and used in the test.
b) Measurement of Pentosidine Production Suppressing Action Add 10 μL of 50 mM Ribose, 50 mM Lysine, 50 mM Arginine, 100 mM Na ₂ HPO ₄ (pH 7.4) and H ₂ O to 10 μL of the sample solution, and heat at 60 ° C. for 24 hours. After incubation on the block and completion of the reaction, 400 μL of H ₂ O was added to 100 μL of the reaction solution, and the amount of Pentoside produced was measured by high performance liquid chromatography.
<High-performance liquid chromatography measurement conditions>
The solvent used is acetonitrile: TFA: H ₂ O = 3: 0.1: 96.9. The flow rate is 1 mL / min, the column temperature is room temperature, the excitation wavelength is 335 nm, and the measurement wavelength is 380 nm. The injection volume is 10 μL. The pentosidine preparation was adjusted based on the method of Monnie and confirmed with various instrument spectral data. Using this, it was confirmed that the peak on the high performance liquid chromatogram was pentosidine.

As can be seen from the results in Table 1, the fruit kernel (acid vine) of the jujube (Ziziphus zizyphus (Rhamnaceae)), the fruit (Malva nuts) of the MACJONG (Sterculia lychnophora), the seed of the pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata (Cucurbitaceae)) (Eucommia
Extracts from leaves of ulmoildes (Eucommiaceae), roots of Salacia oblonga (Celastraceae), and leaves of Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Barton (Pyrolaceae) are known inhibitors of the Maillard reaction. Compared with certain aminoguanidines, the pentosidine production inhibitory effect by the Maillard reaction was remarkably high.

Examples of the external preparation for skin or food and drink of the present invention will be given below.

[Lotion]
(Ingredient name) (mass%)
Jujube Fruit Nucleate (Acetic Acid) Water Extract 5.0
Glycerin 5.0
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (20E.0) 1.5
Ethanol 8.0
Triethyl citrate 2.0
Preservative / Antioxidant
Purified water balance

[Cosmetic cream]
(Ingredient name) (mass%)
Eucommia leaf 50% ethanol extract 0.5
Beeswax 2.0
Stearyl alcohol 5.0
Stearic acid 8.0
Squalane 10.0
Self-emulsifying glyceryl monostearate 3.0
Polyoxyethylene cetyl ether (20E.0) 1.0
Glycerin 5.0
Potassium hydroxide 0.3
Perfume Appropriate amount of preservative / antioxidant Appropriate amount of purified water

[Emulsion]
(Ingredient name) (mass%)
Pumpkin seed water extract 0.01
Squalane 8.0
Vaseline 2.0
Beeslow 0.5
Sorbitan sesquioleate 0.8
Polyoxyethylene oleyl ether (20E.0) 1.2
Carboxyvinyl polymer 0.2
Glycerin 1.5
Potassium hydroxide 0.1
Ethanol 7.0
Perfume Appropriate amount of preservative / antioxidant Appropriate amount of purified water

[Packing agent]
(Ingredient name) (mass%)
Salacia root extract 0.001
Vinyl acetate resin emulsion 15.0
Polyvinyl alcohol 10.0
Jojoba oil 3.0
Glycerin 5.0
Titanium oxide 8.0
Kaolin 7.0
Ethanol 5.0
Perfume Appropriate amount of preservative / antioxidant Appropriate amount of purified water

〔ointment〕
(Ingredient name) (mass%)
Persian leaf 50% ethanol extract 0.0001
Tocopherol acetate 0.5
Octyl paradimethylaminobenzoate 4.0
Butylmethoxybenzoylmethane 4.0
Stearyl alcohol 18.0
Owl 20.0
Glycerin monostearate 0.3
Vaseline 33.0
Perfume Appropriate amount of preservative / antioxidant Appropriate amount of purified water

〔tablet〕
(Ingredient name) (mass%)
Jujube fruit nuclei (acid vine) 50% ethanol extract 1.0
Sucrose fatty acid ester 2.0
Starch 15.0
Shellac 1.2
Lactose 10.0
Crystalline cellulose balance

〔Drink〕
(Ingredient name) (mass%)
MACJONG fruit water extract
10.0
Calcium lactate 2.0
Magnesium chloride 0.1
Vitamin mix 0.1
Acidulant / flavoring Appropriate amount of fructose, glucose liquid sugar Appropriate amount

〔jelly〕
(Ingredient name) (mass%)
Eucommia leaf water extract 2.0
Gelling agent 3.5
Sugar 50.0
Fruit juice 2.0
Perfume Appropriate amount of acidulant / sweetener Appropriate amount of water Balance

[Candy]
(Ingredient name) (mass%)
Salacia root extract 1.0
Sugar 35.0
Fruit juice 2.0
Acidulant 0.5
Fragrance 0.5
Minamata remainder

[Gum]
(Ingredient name) (mass%)
Jujube fruit nucleus (acid soy sauce) 50% ethanol extract 3.0
Softening material 4.0
Dye 3.0
Fragrance 3.0
The rest of the gum base

Jujube (Ziziphus) of the present invention
Fruit core of zizyphus (Rhamnaceae), MACJONG (Sterculia lychnophora) fruit (Malva nuts), pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata (Cucurbitaceae)) seed, Eucommia
Extracts of leaves of ulmoildes (Eucommiaceae), roots of Salacia oblonga (Celastraceae), leaves of chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Barton (Pyrolaceae) are hardened against the skin It suppresses wrinkle formation, loss of skin, and dull skin, and exhibits excellent skin aging prevention and skin beautifying effects.
In addition, by suppressing the Maillard reaction generated in the body, it is possible to prevent complications (diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy) and various lesions and aging caused by hyperglycemia. Wide application can be expected for external preparations for skin and foods and drinks for the purpose of prevention.

Claims (4)

Jujube (Ziziphus
Fruit core of zizyphus (Rhamnaceae), MACJONG (Sterculia lychnophora) fruit (Malva nuts), pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata (Cucurbitaceae)) seed, Eucommia
One or more plant extracts selected from leaves of ulmoildes (Eucommiaceae), roots of Salacia oblonga (Celastraceae) and leaves of Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. Barton (Pyrolaceae) Containing a Maillard reaction inhibitor. The Maillard reaction inhibitor according to claim 1, which has a pentosidine production inhibitory action. An external preparation for skin comprising the Maillard reaction inhibitor according to claim 1. A food or drink comprising the Maillard reaction inhibitor according to claim 1.