Disclosed is a method for screening an antioxidant using mutant bacteria
and chlorophyllide, and an antioxidant screened by the same method. More
specifically, provided is a method for easy screening of an antioxidant
by monitoring growth profiles of specific mutant bacteria in filter discs
or medium blocks containing chlorophyllide added thereto, and an
antioxidant screened by the same method.
The present invention enables easy screening of an antioxidant on an
industrial scale, by monitoring growth profiles of mutant bacteria via
the use of mutant bacteria and chlorophyllide. In particular, the
antioxidant screening method in accordance with the present invention is
very useful for selective screening of an amphiphilic antioxidant.
Therefore, the present invention is applicable to screen and
commercialize low-toxic and effective antioxidants which will be used in
various food and cosmetic additives as well as therapeutic medicines.