Chairs

Youn-Soo Cha, PhD, Chonbuk National University, South Korea
Yongsoon Park, PhD, Hanyang University, South Korea

Presentations

Effect of Sasa Quelpaertensis Leaf Extracts on Intestinal Inflammation and Colon Cancer Stemness.
Yuri Kim, PhD, Ewha Womans University, South Korea

Role of Piceatannol in Adipose Lipolysis and Obesity.
Kee-Hong Kim, PhD, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

A Novel Role of Astaxanthin in the Modulation of Histone Deacetylase 9 for the Prevention of Liver Fibrosis.
Ji-Young Lee, PhD, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Discussion

Description:
An interest on health and functional foods is rapidly emerging along with expanding elderly populations. This session will review progress in the field of health and functional foods and share current knowledge on the mechanisms of actions on specifically chosen bioactive components in the aspects of gut, liver and adipose tissue health with Korean researchers working in both Korea and USA.