Compositions for Activating hTRPA1 Comprising Extract of Brassicaceae or Umbelliferae Plants and Uses thereof

摘要

The present invention provides various uses of a composition containing plant extracts from Brassicaceae or Umbelliferae, associated with increased hTRPA1 activity; for example use in screening pungent flavoring agents, diet pills, and hTRPA1 antagonist. The plant extracts from Brassicaceae or Umbelliferae in the present invention provides various uses associated with hTRPA1 activation, and, being a natural compound, involves relatively few side effects in the body and has substantial industrial applicability. The plant extracts from Brassicaceae or Umbelliferae in the present invention not only will be a novel medical or food raw material which is helpful in maintaining homeostasis in the body associated with hTRPA1 activation, but can also be used to advantage in hTRPA1 antagonist screening.