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ArticleFood science and biotechnology2026

Broccoli-licorice-passionflower blend improves mitochondrial function and exerts senotherapeutic effects.

So-Hyun Park, Hee Soo Kim, Pyeong Geun Choi, Eunyoung Lee, Do Yun Cho, Sun Ho Kim, Hui Yun Kim, Ahjin Kim, Jiyun Ahn, Chang Hwa Jung

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So-Hyun ParkAging and Metabolism Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, 245 Jeollabuk-do, Wanju-Gun, 55365 Republic of Korea.
Hee Soo KimAging and Metabolism Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, 245 Jeollabuk-do, Wanju-Gun, 55365 Republic of Korea.
Pyeong Geun ChoiAging and Metabolism Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, 245 Jeollabuk-do, Wanju-Gun, 55365 Republic of Korea.
Eunyoung LeeAging and Metabolism Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, 245 Jeollabuk-do, Wanju-Gun, 55365 Republic of Korea.
Do Yun ChoAging and Metabolism Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, 245 Jeollabuk-do, Wanju-Gun, 55365 Republic of Korea.
Sun Ho KimSEAH Bio Solution, 167 Songpa-Daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05854 Republic of Korea.
Hui Yun KimMitomics Research Institute, Samyang Foods, 159 Toegye-ro, Jung-Gu, Seoul, 04553 Republic of Korea.
Ahjin KimMitomics Research Institute, Samyang Foods, 159 Toegye-ro, Jung-Gu, Seoul, 04553 Republic of Korea.
Jiyun AhnAging and Metabolism Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, 245 Jeollabuk-do, Wanju-Gun, 55365 Republic of Korea.
Chang Hwa JungAging and Metabolism Research Group, Korea Food Research Institute, 245 Jeollabuk-do, Wanju-Gun, 55365 Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-1076-750X

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Abstract

Aging is driven by multiple interconnected mechanisms, necessitating interventions that target multiple hallmarks of aging. Using a data-driven prioritization strategy, we screened 16 extract combinations generated from four candidate extracts (broccoli, licorice, passionflower, and lemon balm) and identified an optimized formulation, Blend 2, composed of broccoli, licorice, and passionflower extracts. Blend 2 restored mitochondrial respiration, ATP production, and citrate synthase activity under DNA damage-induced mitochondrial dysfunction through activation of the SIRT1-AMPK-PGC-1α pathway and enhanced mitophagy. It also exhibited dual senotherapeutic activity by suppressing the senescence-associated secretory phenotype via NF-κB inhibition and selectively eliminating senescent cells through the Bax/caspase pathway. These findings demonstrate that data-driven formulation strategies can identify multifunctional natural product combinations and establish Blend 2 as a promising candidate for targeting multiple hallmarks of aging. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s10068-026-02265-y.

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Cellular senescenceMitochondrial biogenesisMitophagyNatural product blendSenotherapeutics

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PMID42682802
PMCPMC13530085

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