Fermented Rice Germ Extract

FERMENTED RICE GERM EXTRACT CATALOG ver. 2.2HS3) Prolyl endopeptidase (PEP)-inhibitory activityIt has been reported that PEP accumulates in the brain and causes functionalimpairment in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. We found that the rice germfermentation by Aspergillus a strong PEP-inhibitory activity. Fig.10Sequential changes in PEP-inhibitory activity during fermentation(final concentration of the substance being examined: 1.9 mg/ml)4) Polyphenol contentDuring fermentation by Aspergillus, rice germ yields an increased amount ofpolyphenols, the concentration of which was maximized on the third day offermentation. Fig.11Sequential changes in polyphenol content during fermentation11