ArticlePloS one2026
Potential of Korean forest tree seed extracts as multifunctional bioresources: Evaluation of Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, whitening, and anticancer activities.
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Forest tree seeds are mass produced for afforestation and forest restoration programs, but are mostly underutilized beyond propagation. Here, we aimed to evaluate the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and tyrosinase-inhibitory activities of seed extracts of seven economically important forest tree species in the Republic of Korea to explore their potential as multifunctional natural bioresources. The seed extracts of Alnus japonica, Chamaecyparis obtusa, Cornus kousa, Phellodendron amurense, Pinus densiflora, Prunus sargentii, and Quercus glauca were comparatively assessed using multiple in vitro assays. The results revealed clear species-dependent functional profiles rather than uniform bioactivities across species. Q. glauca exhibited strong antioxidant activity along with significant anti-inflammatory and tyrosinase-inhibitory activities under the present screening conditions, while C. obtusa presented considerable anticancer activity against several cancer cell lines. A. japonica exhibited the highest tyrosinase-inhibitory activity, followed by Q. glauca and C. obtusa; A. japonica extract also showed a strong antioxidant capacity. Overall, the results revealed clear species-dependent differences in bioactivity profiles among the seven seed extracts under the present screening conditions, providing a comparative baseline for further compound-level and mechanistic studies. By focusing on seed resources generated within existing afforestation systems, we highlight a sustainable approach to valorize forest-derived by-products without additional pressure on natural ecosystems. As all assays were performed at single fixed concentrations using crude extracts, the present findings should be interpreted as a comparative screening; dose-response characterization, selectivity profiling, and identification of active compounds and their mechanisms of action are required next steps.
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