Abstract: Disclosed is a composition containing phosphatidylserine as an effective ingredient, and more particularly to a composition containing phosphatidylserine as an effective ingredient for protecting and improving a skin, reinforcing a skin barrier function, suppressing and alleviating an inflammatory response, treating and improving an atopic skin, activating PPAR-a promoting a differentiation of the skin, protecting the skin and preventing and improving skin aging and wrinkle. Accordingly, it is possible to protect and improve the skin from the injury due to the ultraviolet or the external stimulating material such as chemical material and to reinforce and strengthen the skin barrier function using the composition, thereby improving a general skin state.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method, composition and kit for promoting plant growth and improving plant preservation. According to the invention, it is possible to improve qualities of agricultural products and preservation of crops after harvested as well as to increase production of crops by promoting plant growth without using toxic chemicals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acid tolerant Leuconostoc mesenteroides with excellent mannitol productivity and the use thereof. The inventive lactic acid bacteria is useful as a food additive composition and a Kimchi starter. Kimchi prepared with the addition of the inventive lactic acid bacteria is maintained at a suitable ripening degree over an extended period of time than to the prior Kimchis, and has excellent sensory properties, including excellent refreshing taste, weak sour odor and a very soft quality of sour taste.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition containing phosphatidylserine as an effective ingredient, and more particularly to a composition containing phosphatidylserine as an effective ingredient for protecting and improving a skin, reinforcing a skin barrier function, suppressing and alleviating an inflammatory response, treating and improving an atopic skin, activating PPAR-a promoting a differentiation of the skin, protecting the skin and preventing and improving skin aging and wrinkle. Accordingly, it is possible to protect and improve the skin from the injury due to the ultraviolet or the external stimulating material such as chemical material and to reinforce and strengthen the skin barrier function using the composition, thereby improving a general skin state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a therapeutic composition for broad spectrum dermal disease and in particular, to a composition comprising principal lipid components of skin, preferably having about 30 to 90% by weight of a carrier for applying to skin; 0.01 to 5.0% by weight of sphingolipid long-chain base; 0.001 to 1.0% by weight of lysophosphatidic acid; and 1 to 40% by weight of organic or inorganic additives. The composition is useful for the treatment and improvement of atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, ichthyosis, infectious dermatitis, pruritus, erythema derived from pruritus, vulnus, chapping of skin and ulcer, etc.

Abstract: A composition and a kit for treating cancer comprising N,N-dimethylphytosphingosine. The composition represses the activity of sphingosine kinase, and therefore, intercepts various mechanisms which sphingosine kinase induces. For example, the composition blocks the phosphorylation of ceramide and sphingosine, thereby maintaining high concentration of ceramide and sphingosine. The ceramide and sphingosine induce apoptosis in cancer cells. Therefore, the composition according to the present invention induces apoptosis in cancer cells and accordingly kills the cancer cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a therapeutic composition for broad spectrum dermal disease and in particular, to a composition comprising principal lipid components of skin, preferably having about 30 to 90% by weight of a carrier for applying to skin; 0.01 to 5.0% by weight of sphingolipid long-chain base; 0.001 to 1.0% by weight of lysophosphatidic acid; and 1 to 40% by weight of organic or inorganic additives. The composition is useful for the treatment and improvement of atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, ichthyosis, infectious dermatitis, pruritus, erythema derived from pruritus, vulnus, chapping of skin and ulcer, etc.