Rural Development Administration Develops Functional Black Soybean 'Soman' with Outstanding Antioxidant Effects
Published 2025년 5월 21일
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(Jeonju=Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Jin-bang = The Rural Development Administration announced on the 21st that the functional bean 'Soman' developed for stabilizing rice supply and expanding domestic bean consumption contains approximately three times more antioxidant substances compared to traditional black beans.
According to the RDA research team, the anthocyanin content of Soman is 19.3 mg per 1g of seed coat, which is 2.8 times higher than traditional black beans (6.8 mg).
Additionally, the isoflavone non-glycoside content, known for its cancer prevention effects, was 315 μg per 1g, which is 2.9 times higher than traditional black beans (108 μg).
The research team, in collaboration with Professor Lee Jong-ho's research team at Dong-A University, confirmed through studies that the antioxidant substances in Soman have effects of inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and tumor growth.
When Soman extract was applied to brain tumor, breast cancer, and skin cancer cell lines, compared to the untreated control group, the number of brain tumor cells decreased by 52.2%, breast cancer cells by 40.6%, and skin cancer cells by 58.4%.
In animal experiments, the skin cancer tumor volume in mice administered Soman extract was 72.3% smaller compared to untreated mice, and the weight was 64.7% lighter, demonstrating a tumor growth inhibition effect.
The RDA published these experimental results in the international academic journal 'Antioxidants' (IF 6.0) and filed a related patent.
They also plan to secure raw materials in large quantities through field verification projects this year and support industrialization in cooperation with agricultural industries and medical and health functional food companies.
National Institute of Crop Science Director Kwak Do-yeon stated, "As the functional effects of Soman have been scientifically proven, we will strengthen cooperation with industries to utilize it as a diverse health functional food ingredient" and added, "We will continue to accelerate the development of functional bean varieties based on digital breeding technology and take the lead in creating new demand and expanding consumption of domestic beans."
chinakim@yna.co.kr
According to the RDA research team, the anthocyanin content of Soman is 19.3 mg per 1g of seed coat, which is 2.8 times higher than traditional black beans (6.8 mg).
Additionally, the isoflavone non-glycoside content, known for its cancer prevention effects, was 315 μg per 1g, which is 2.9 times higher than traditional black beans (108 μg).
The research team, in collaboration with Professor Lee Jong-ho's research team at Dong-A University, confirmed through studies that the antioxidant substances in Soman have effects of inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and tumor growth.
When Soman extract was applied to brain tumor, breast cancer, and skin cancer cell lines, compared to the untreated control group, the number of brain tumor cells decreased by 52.2%, breast cancer cells by 40.6%, and skin cancer cells by 58.4%.
In animal experiments, the skin cancer tumor volume in mice administered Soman extract was 72.3% smaller compared to untreated mice, and the weight was 64.7% lighter, demonstrating a tumor growth inhibition effect.
The RDA published these experimental results in the international academic journal 'Antioxidants' (IF 6.0) and filed a related patent.
They also plan to secure raw materials in large quantities through field verification projects this year and support industrialization in cooperation with agricultural industries and medical and health functional food companies.
National Institute of Crop Science Director Kwak Do-yeon stated, "As the functional effects of Soman have been scientifically proven, we will strengthen cooperation with industries to utilize it as a diverse health functional food ingredient" and added, "We will continue to accelerate the development of functional bean varieties based on digital breeding technology and take the lead in creating new demand and expanding consumption of domestic beans."
chinakim@yna.co.kr
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(Jeonju=Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Jin-bang = The Rural Development Administration announced on the 21st that the functional bean 'Soman' developed for rice supply stability and domestic bean consumption expansion contains approximately 3 times more antioxidant substances compared to traditional black beans. According to the RDA research team, Soman's anthocyanin content was 19.3mg per 1g of seed coat, which is 2.8 times higher than traditional black beans (6.8mg). Additionally, the isoflavone non-glycoside content known for cancer prevention effects was 315㎍ per 1g, 2.9 times higher than traditional black beans (108㎍). The research team, in collaboration with Professor Lee Jong-ho's research team at Dong-A University, confirmed through studies that the antioxidant substances in Soman have effects of inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and tumor growth. When Soman extract was applied to brain tumor, breast cancer, and skin cancer cell lines, compared to the untreated control ...
Source: Yna
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