Antioxidant and Whitening activity of Korean Mistletoe (Viscum album Coloratum) Extract

Background/Objectives: The purpose of the act was to verify the operability of the Korean Mistletoe extract as a functional material through antioxidant activity, cell toxicity in B16F10 melanoma cells, melanin production inhibiting function, and tyrosinase inhibiting effect. Methods/Statistical analysis: After extracting the Korean mistletoe with 70% ethanol, the total polyphenol content, total flavonoid content, DPPH radical Scavenging Activity, cell toxicity in B16F10 melanoma cells, melanin production inhibitory and tyrosinase activity were measured. Findings: The Korean Mistletoe extract was found to contain total polyphenols and total flavonoids, which are concentration-dependent. The excellent DPPH Radical Scavenging Activity effect was identified. the effect of tyrosinase in vitro was checked. No cell toxicity in B16F10 melanoma cells was present, and melanin production inhibits were identified. Improvements/Applications: As the active antioxidant effect was confirmed through various methods of Korean mistletoe extract and whitening effect due to excellent antioxidant activity, it is believed that it may be a functional material.