A composition that has an activity of ameliorating reduced higher brain functions resulting from organic brain lesions, said composition comprising arachidonic acid and/or a compound having arachidonic acid as a constituent fatty acid as well as docosahexaenoic acid and/or a compound having docosahexaenoic acid as a...

The present invention relates to a lipid-improving agent containing a triglyceride(s) where a poly-unsaturated fatty acid is bonded to 2-position of a triglyceride(s).

ABSTRACT A vector comprising the polynucleotide encoding a protein having a cysteine synthase activity selected from the group consisting of: (j) a polynucleotide encoding a protein consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 6, or encoding an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 6 wherein 1 to 2 amino acids t...

The present invention relates to a brewery yeast having enhanced sulfite-producing capability, a process for producing alcoholic beverages with enhanced sulfite amount. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast whose sulfite-producing capability that contribute to the product flavor is enhanced by ...

The invention provides a process, for producing fats or oils in which the rate of triglycerides constituted by the same polyunsaturated fatty acids linking to the three hydroxyl groups of glycerol is 20% or more by weight for the total triglycerides, which comprises culturing a microorganism capable of producing...

The present invention discloses a process for producing transesterified oil/fat or triglyceride which contains at least 20% of residues of polyunsaturated fatty acid containing 20 or more carbons and two or more double bonds. A transesterified oil/fat or triglycerides in which at least 40% of the triglyceride molecu...

A method of culturing a microorganism capable of producing at least any one of a highly unsaturated fatty acid or a compound containing a highly unsaturated fatty acid as a constituent fatty acid in a culture medium containing at least a carbon source and a nitrogen source, using an aeration-agitation culture device...

The present invention relates to a glycerol channel gene and its uses, specifically, a brewery yeast product alcoholic beverages with excellent body and mellowness, alcoholic beverages produced using the yeast, a process for producing the alcoholic beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yea...

A beverage sterilization method and a beverage sterilization apparatus for carrying out the method are' provided, wherein a container hermetically sealed and filled with a beverage which generates a gas from itself when heated to a temperature required for sterilization is arranged in a pressurized chambe...

The present invention relates to a gene capable of improving low temperature performance (low temperature fermentability and/or low temperature resistance) and use thereof, in particular, to a brewery yeast with superior low temperature performance, alcoholic beverages produced using said yeast, and a method for pro...

water-holding section for holding planting water supplied to the planting space [Z). The water—needing section has a water discharge opening ',12; for overflow. In a horizontal position (A) in which the planting space (2) opens upward, i_he DO'-nom WS.J~L -.J.- amoi ois sice V3_LJ.3 { — } renn a horizontal, wa...

The present invention relates to an alcohol acetyl transferase gene and its uses, specifically, a brewery yeast producing alcoholic beverages with excellent aroma and flavor, alcoholic beverages produced using the yeast, a process for producing the alcoholic beverages. More particularly, the present invention relate...

The present invention relates to a esterase gene and its uses, specifically, a brewer yeast producing alcoholic beverages with excellent aroma and flavor, alcoholic beverages produced using the yeast, a process for producing the alcoholic beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast whose ...

To provide a process and an apparatus by means of which a composition that contains episesamin in a concentration greater than 50 wt% on the basis of the sum weight of sesamin and episesamin can be produced conveniently and at high yield. There are provided a process and an apparatus which comprise the step of appl...

The present invention provides an enzyme that catalyzes the reaction producing piperitol from pinoresinol, and a reaction producing sesamin from piperitol. The invention also provides a gene that encodes such enzyme. Further, the invention provides a vector and transformant including a gene encoding the enzyme, and ...

A composition and food or beverage containing arachidonic acid or a compound having arachidonic acid as a component fatty acid and having an action preventing or alleviating symptoms or diseases due to aging of the blood vessels.

ABSTRACT There is disclosed an episesamin refining method in which a mixture of sesamin components that contains sesamin, episesamin and the like is brought into contact with an aqueous medium to form a slurried mixture, and thereafter the solids are separated from the mixture or the slurried mixture is dissolved in...

The present invention provides a novel deodorizing composition and a novel deodorizing method. A composition is provided in which oily odors have been deodorized by containing a xanthophyll or other carotenoid in an oil such as a highly unsaturated fatty acid or compound containing a highly unsaturated fatty acid as...

ABSTRACT "A VECTOR COMPRISING POLYNUCLEOTIDE ENCODING A PROTEIN HAVING A CATALASE ACTIVITY" The present invention relates to a vector comprising the polynucleotide encoding a protein having a catalase activity and an enhanced sulfite-producing capability in yeast, selected from the group consisting of; (j) a polyn...

An object of the present invention is to provide a plant cultivating unit that can perform a watering operation in a simple manner and can supply water uniformly to plants in locations where a floor surface is sloped, such as the rooftop of a building, without requiring separate water supply piping work. A plant cul...

ABSTRACT "ADIPONECTIN ENHANCER" An    adiponectin    enhancer    comprising    as    an    active ingredient  sesamin  and/or episesamin,  or  an  analogue  thereof.

The present invention relates to ammonia transporter genes and use thereof. The invention relates in particular to a brewer's yeast which shows enhanced ammonia assimilation, alcoholic beverages produced using such yeast, and a method of producing such alcoholic beverages. More specifically, the invention relates to...

The present invention relates to ammonia transporter genes and use thereof. The invention relates in particular to a brewer's yeast which shows enhanced ammonia assimilation, alcoholic beverages produced using such yeast, and a method of producing such alcoholic beverages. More specifically, the invention relates to...

To provide a method of treating Job's tears, which can be performed even on an industrial scale, aiming at giving a processed Job's tears product having an improved flavor, its extract and a drink comprising the same. A method of treating Job's tears characterized by comprising continuously steam treating Job's te...

Abstract GENE ENCODING GLYCOGEN SYNTHASE AND USE THEREOF The present invention relates to a gene encoding glycogen synthase and use thereof, in particular, a yeast for practical use with superior resistance property to dryness and/or low-temperature storage, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a meth...

Abstract GENE ENCODING PROTEIN RESPONSIBLE FOR FLOCCULATION PROPERTY OF YEAST AND USE THEREOF The present invention relates to a gene encoding a protein responsible for flocculation property of yeast and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast with appropriate flocculation property for producing desired alcoho...

Abstract GENE ENCODING PROTEIN RESPONSIBLE FOR FLOCCULATION PROPERTY OF YEAST AND USE THEREOF The present invention relates to a gene encoding a protein responsible for flocculation property of yeast and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast with appropriate flocculation property for producing desired alcoho...

Abstract GENE ENCODING TRANSCRIPTIONAL INDUCER FOR MALTASE GENE AND MALTOSE TRANSPORTER GENE AND USE THEREOF The present invention relates to a gene encoding a transcriptional inducer for maltase gene and maltose transporter gene and use thereof, in particular, a brewer's yeast with high maltose assimilation abi...

ABSTRACT GLYCEROL-3-PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE GENE AND USE THEREOF The present invention relates to a gene encoding glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase and use thereof, in particular, a brewer's yeast which produces alcoholic beverages with superior body and mellowness, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, an...

The present invention relates to a gene encoding a catalase and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast having high sulfite-producing capability, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, whose capability ...

A method for preservation of a microorganism capable of microbial production of a polyunsaturated fatty acid or a compound comprising a polyunsaturated fatty acid as a constituent fatty acid, which method comprises: (a) forming spores in a spore-forming medium at pH 4-7 containing a nutrient source comprising an ino...

The present invention relates to a brewery yeast having controlled sulfite-producing capability, a process for producing alcoholic beverages with controlled sulfite amount. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast whose sulfite-producing capability that contribute to the product flavor is controll...

This invention relates to composition useful for normalizing infradian rhythm and/or for synchronization promotion action for circadian rhytham (biological clock), comprising triglycerides whcih contain not less than 5 mol % of a triglyceride whre a medium-chain..........

The present invention relates to a brewer's yeast which produces alcoholic beverages having an ability for reducing the haze level, alcoholic beverages produced using such a yeast, and a method of producing such alcoholic beverages. More specifically, the present invention relates to a yeast which can reduce the lev...

The present invention provides: a plant body with high phosphate accumulation, which is transformed to express a gene encoding a transcription factor of a gene involved in phosphate starvation reaction; a method for producing the same; a recombinant expression vector for use in the production; and a method for utili...

In a process for the production of diacylglycerol-containing fat/oil where the ratio of diacylglycerol to the total neutral lipid is more than 20% by weight and a polyunsaturated fatty acid is a constituting fatty acid, a process which is characterized in that a microbe being able to produce said fat/oil is incubate...

A polypeptide that exhibits wide substrate specificity, having the activity of unsaturating ω3-fatty acids capable of efficiently forming an unsaturated bond at the ω-3-position; and a polynucleotide coding for the polypeptide. Mass production of n-3 PUFAs can be realized by in vivo expression of this polynucleotide...

The invention provides a composition comprising novel lactic acid bacteria having immunoregulating activities. Specifically, the invention provides food, drinks or medicaments containing novel lactic acid bacteria separated from "Shibazuke," one kind of traditional Kyoto pickles, and having immunoregulating activiti...

The present invention provides a triglyceride having medium-chain fatty acids bound at the 1,3-positions and arachidonic acid bound at the 2-position with effects of preventing decline of, improvement or enhancement of normal responses of cognitive abilities of a healthy person. The present invention further disclos...

The present invention relates to an acetolactate synthase gene and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast for producing alcoholic beverages with superior flavor, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present invention relates to a yeast, ...

The present invention relates to an acyl-CoA: ethanol 0-acyltransferase/esterase gene and use thereof, in particular, a brewery yeast for producing alcoholic beverages with superior flavor, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More particularly, the present inventi...

A composition having an activity of ameliorating the reduced amount of diurnal activity and/or depressive symptoms, comprising arachidonic acid and/or a compound having arachidonic acid as a constituent fatty acid.

The present invention relates to a gene encoding a protein having a trehalose synthesis-promoting activity and use thereof, in particular, a yeast for practical use with superior resistance property to dryness and/or low-temperature storage, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing sa...

ADstraci GENE ENCODING GLYCOGEN BRANCHING ENZYME AND USE THEREOF The present invention relates to a gene encoding glycogen branching enzyme and use thereof, in particular, a yeast for practical use with superior resistance property to dryness and/or low-temperature storage, alcoholic beverages produced with said y...

The present invention relates to a gene encoding trehalose-6-phosphate phosphatase and use thereof, in particular, a yeast for practical use with superior resistance property to dryness and/or low-temperature storage, alcoholic beverages produced with said yeast, and a method for producing said beverages. More parti...

The present invention provides fatty acid synthetases which are responsible for novel fatty acid synthesis, polynucleotides which encode such fatty acid synthetases (e.g., a polynucleotide comprising (a) a polynucleotide consisting of the nucleotide sequence of Positions 1 to 12486 of SEQ ID NO: 1, or (b) a polynucl...

The present invention provides a process for producing a microbial fat or oil having lowered unsaponifiable matter content and\or ester-type sterol content and comprising a highly unsaturated fatty acid as a constituent fatty acid, comprising culturing a microorganism capable of producing a fat or oil comprising an ...

The present invention provides arachidonic acid-containing plants and soybeans, and a method of use thereof. The arachidonic acid-containing plant is produced by a process that includes an arachidonic acid producing step in which fatty acid synthetase genes associated with the biosynthesis of arachidonic acid are in...

A A5 fatty acid desaturase gene, a A6 fatty acid desaturase gene, and a A6 fatty-acid-chain elongase gene are isolated from a single species of Marchantiales. By introducing these genes into higher plants, transformed plants which can produce arachidonic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are obtained. ...

The present invention provides a method of efficiently and stably producing LCPUFA-PL. Specifically, the invention provides a method for producing phospholipids that contain LCPUFA as a constituent (LCPUFA-PL), wherein lipid producing cells producing lipids that contain long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA...

The present invention provides a novel fat combustion accelerator which can promote lipid metabolism without changing the total consumption calories, characterized in that said fat combustion accelerator comprises proanthocyanidin as an active ingredient.

The present invention relates to a triglyceride having medium-chain fatty acids bound at the 1,3-positions and arachidonic acid bound at the 2-positions capable of preventing decline of, improvement or enhancement of normal responses of cognitive abilities of a healthy person.

A lipid-improving agent containing a triglyceride(s) where a poly-unsaturated fatty acid is bonded to 2-position of a triglyceride(s).

Abstract METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING USEFUL PROTEINS OF BREWERY YEAST The invention relates to a method for identifying a useful protein of brewery yeast. More specifically, the invention relates to (a) cultivating yeast under a predetermined cultivation condition; (b) extracting a protein sample from the cultivation p...