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Olechno E, Puścion-Jakubik A, Socha K, Pipino C, Zujko ME. Consumption of Chokeberry Bio-Products Improves Specific Metabolic Parameters and Increases the Plasma Antioxidant Status. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:699. [PMID: 38929138 PMCID: PMC11200734 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13060699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Because of its high antioxidant activity, chokeberry can be used both in the prevention and treatment of various metabolic disorders. In this study, for the first time, the synergistic effects of chokeberry juice and chokeberry fiber on selected metabolic and anthropometric parameters were assessed during a 90-day intervention including 102 people (67 women and 35 men). After 60 days of intervention with chokeberry juice, statistically significant increases in the muscle mass and antioxidant potential of the serum were observed. In turn, there were decreases in the waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, glycated hemoglobin, glucose, LDL cholesterol, eGFR, and ALT level. The addition of chokeberry fiber for the next 30 days resulted in stabilizations of the diastolic blood pressure, glycated hemoglobin, glucose, and waist circumference, as well as reductions in the values of the heart rate, LDL cholesterol, insulin, and AST level. After 90 days, a significant increase in the FRAP value was also observed. This intervention indicates that chokeberry products may have a beneficial effect on metabolic health and serve as a foundation for developing functional foods.
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- Ewa Olechno
- Department of Food Biotechnology, Faculty of Health Science, Medical University of Białystok, Szpitalna 37 Street, 15-295 Białystok, Poland;
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- Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2D Street, 15-222 Białystok, Poland;
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- Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2D Street, 15-222 Białystok, Poland;
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- Center for Advanced Studies and Technology, G. d’Annunzio University, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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- Department of Food Biotechnology, Faculty of Health Science, Medical University of Białystok, Szpitalna 37 Street, 15-295 Białystok, Poland;
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Chen C, Xia G, Zhang S, Tian Y, Wang Y, Zhao D, Xu H. Omics-based approaches for discovering active ingredients and regulating gut microbiota of Actinidia arguta exosome-like nanoparticles. Food Funct 2024; 15:5238-5250. [PMID: 38632897 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo05783f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Exosome-like nanoparticles (ELNs) are novel naturally occurring plant ultrastructures and contain unique bioactive components. However, the potential applications and biological functions of plant ELNs, especially in the context of health promotion and disease prevention, remain largely unexplored. This study aimed to explore the biological activities and functional mechanisms of Actinidia arguta-derived exosome-like nanoparticles (AAELNs). We reported the development of AAELNs, which possess particle sizes of 157.8 nm and a negative surface charge of -23.07 mV, uptaking by RAW264.7 cells, and reduction of oxidative stress by decreasing the activity of GSH-Px and T-SOD and increasing the content of MDA. Through the use of high-throughput sequencing technology, 12 known miRNA families and 23 additional miRNAs were identified in AAELNs, GO and KEGG term enrichment analysis revealed the potential of AAELNs-miRNAs in modulating neural-relevant behaviors. Additionally, LC-MS/MS analysis detected a total of 32 major lipid classes, 430 lipid subclasses, and 1345 proteins in AAELNs. Furthermore, in vivo fluorescence disappearance and in vitro fermentation experiments demonstrated that AAELNs were able to enter the colon and improve the microbial structure. These findings suggest that AAELNs could serve as nanoshuttles in food, potentially offering health-enhancing properties.
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- Chunping Chen
- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Agricultural, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, Jilin, China.
- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Integration Science, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Agricultural, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, Jilin, China.
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Agricultural, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, Jilin, China.
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Integration Science, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Integration Science, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Agricultural, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, Jilin, China.
- Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Integration Science, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, Jilin, China
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Godyla-Jabłoński M, Raczkowska E, Jodkowska A, Kucharska AZ, Sozański T, Bronkowska M. Effects of Anthocyanins on Components of Metabolic Syndrome-A Review. Nutrients 2024; 16:1103. [PMID: 38674794 PMCID: PMC11054851 DOI: 10.3390/nu16081103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a significant health problem. The co-occurrence of obesity, carbohydrate metabolism disorders, hypertension and atherogenic dyslipidaemia is estimated to affect 20-30% of adults worldwide. Researchers are seeking solutions to prevent and treat the conditions related to MetS. Preventive medicine, which focuses on modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, including diet, plays a special role. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables has documented health benefits, mainly due to the polyphenolic compounds it contains. Anthocyanins represent a major group of polyphenols; they exhibit anti-atherosclerotic, antihypertensive, antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities, as well as beneficial effects on endothelial function and oxidative stress. This review presents recent reports on the mechanisms involved in the protective effects of anthocyanins on the body, especially among people with MetS. It includes epidemiological data, in vivo and in vitro preclinical studies and clinical observational studies. Anthocyanins are effective, widely available compounds that can be used in both the prevention and treatment of MetS and its complications. Increased consumption of anthocyanin-rich foods may contribute to the maintenance of normal body weight and modulation of the lipid profile in adults. However, further investigation is needed to confirm the beneficial effects of anthocyanins on serum glucose levels, improvement in insulin sensitivity and reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
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- Michaela Godyla-Jabłoński
- Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego 37, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland;
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego 37, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Occupational Diseases, Hypertension and Clinical Oncology, Wrocław Medical University, Borowska 213, 50-556 Wrocław, Poland;
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- Department of Fruit, Vegetable and Plant Nutraceutical Technology, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego 37, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland;
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- Department of Preclinical Sciences, Pharmacology and Medical Diagnostics, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland;
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- Institute of Health Sciences—Collegium Salutis Humanae, University of Opole, Katowicka 68, 45-060 Opole, Poland;
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Sun R, Niu H, Li Y, Sun M, Hua M, Miao X, Su Y, Wang J, Li D, Wang Y. Fermented natto powder alleviates obesity by regulating LXR pathway and gut microbiota in obesity rats. J Appl Microbiol 2024; 135:lxae003. [PMID: 38192042 DOI: 10.1093/jambio/lxae003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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AIM This study aimed to investigate the positive effect of natto powder on obese rats fed with a high-fat diet (HFD). METHODS AND RESULTS Sprague-Dawley rats were fed with a HFD for 8 weeks continuously and gavaged with natto powder, respectively, for 8 weeks starting from the ninth week. The results showed that natto powder significantly reduced the body weight of rats and maintained the balance of cholesterol metabolism in the body by inhibiting the activity of liver X receptors (LXR) target genes, increasing the active expression of cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase, and reducing the active expression of sterol-regulatory element-binding protein and 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMGCR). Furthermore, natto powder increased the relative abundance of potentially beneficial microbiota in gut and decreased the relative abundance of obesity-related harmful bacteria, and also increased the Bacteroidetes/Firmicutes ratio and improved the composition of gut microbiota. CONCLUSIONS Natto powder maintains the balance of cholesterol metabolism by inhibiting the LXR pathway and regulating the gut microbiota.
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- Ruiyue Sun
- Institute of Agro-product Process, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Science, Changchun 130033, Jilin, China
- Future Food (Bai Ma) Research Institute, Nanjing 211200, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Agro-product Process, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Science, Changchun 130033, Jilin, China
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- Science and Technology Exchange and Cooperation Division, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130033, Jilin, China
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- Institute of Agro-product Process, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Science, Changchun 130033, Jilin, China
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- Institute of Agro-product Process, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Science, Changchun 130033, Jilin, China
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- Institute of Agro-product Process, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Science, Changchun 130033, Jilin, China
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- Institute of Agro-product Process, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Science, Changchun 130033, Jilin, China
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- Institute of Agro-product Process, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Science, Changchun 130033, Jilin, China
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- Institute of Agro-product Process, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Science, Changchun 130033, Jilin, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Quality Standards and Testing Technology, Liaoning Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenyang 110000, Liaoning, China
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Xie Y, Pei F, Liu Y, Liu Z, Chen X, Xue D. Fecal fermentation and high-fat diet-induced obesity mouse model confirmed exopolysaccharide from Weissella cibaria PFY06 can ameliorate obesity by regulating the gut microbiota. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 318:121122. [PMID: 37479437 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Obesity associated with diet and intestinal dysbiosis is a worldwide public health crisis, and exopolysaccharides (EPS) produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have prebiotic potential to ameliorate obesity. Therefore, the present study obtained LAB with the ability to produce high EPS, examined the structure of EPS, and explained its mechanism of alleviating obesity by in vivo and in vitro models. The results showed that Weissella cibaria PFY06 with a high EPS yield was isolated from strawberry juice, and pure polysaccharide (PFY06-EPS) was purified by Sephadex G-100. The structural characteristics of PFY06-EPS showed that the molecular weight was 8.08 × 106 Da and composed of α-(1,6)-D glucosyl residues. An in vitro simulated human colon fermentation test demonstrated that PFY06-EPS increased the abundance of Prevotella and Bacteroides. Cell tests confirmed that PFY06-EPS after fecal fermentation inhibited fat accumulation by promoting the secretion of endogenous gastrointestinal hormones and insulin and inhibiting the secretion of inflammatory factors. Notably, PFY06-EPS reduced weight gain, fat accumulation, inflammatory reactions and insulin resistance in a high-fat diet-induced obesity mouse model and improved glucolipid metabolism. PFY06-EPS intervention reversed obesity-induced microflora disorders, such as reducing the Firmicutes/Bacteroides ratio and increasing butyrate-producing bacteria (Roseburia and Oscillibacter), and reduced endotoxemia to maintain intestinal barrier integrity. Therefore, in vivo and in vitro models showed that PFY06-EPS had potential as a prebiotic that may play an anti-obesity role by improving the function of the gut microbiota.
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- Yinzhuo Xie
- Research Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, China
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- Office of Academic Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China.
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- Office of Academic Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- Office of Academic Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- Office of Academic Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China
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- Research Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, 161006, China
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Santamarina AB, Calder PC, Estadella D, Pisani LP. Anthocyanins ameliorate obesity-associated metainflammation: Preclinical and clinical evidence. Nutr Res 2023; 114:50-70. [PMID: 37201432 DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2023.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The growing rates of obesity worldwide call for intervention strategies to help control the pathophysiological consequences of weight gain. The use of natural foods and bioactive compounds has been suggested as such a strategy because of their recognized antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. For example, polyphenols, especially anthocyanins, are candidates for managing obesity and its related metabolic disorders. Obesity is well known for the presence of metainflammation, which has been labeled as an inflammatory activation that leads to a variety of metabolic disorders, usually related to increased oxidative stress. Considering this, anthocyanins may be promising natural compounds able to modulate several intracellular mechanisms, mitigating oxidative stress and metainflammation. A wide variety of foods and extracts rich in anthocyanins have become the focus of research in the field of obesity. Here, we bring together the current knowledge regarding the use of anthocyanins as an intervention tested in vitro, in vivo, and in clinical trials to modulate metainflammation. Most recent research applies a wide variety of extracts and natural sources of anthocyanins, in diverse experimental models, which represents a limitation of the research field. However, the literature is sufficiently consistent to establish that the in-depth molecular analysis of gut microbiota, insulin signaling, TLR4-triggered inflammation, and oxidative stress pathways reveals their modulation by anthocyanins. These targets are interconnected at the cellular level and interact with one another, leading to obesity-associated metainflammation. Thus, the positive findings with anthocyanins observed in preclinical models might directly relate to the positive outcomes in clinical studies. In summary and based on the entirety of the relevant literature, anthocyanins can mitigate obesity-related perturbations in gut microbiota, insulin resistance, oxidative stress and inflammation and therefore may contribute as a therapeutic tool in people living with obesity.
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- Aline B Santamarina
- Biosciences Department, Institute of Health and Society, Federal University of São Paulo, Campus Baixada Santista - UNIFESP, Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Human Development and Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Biosciences Department, Institute of Health and Society, Federal University of São Paulo, Campus Baixada Santista - UNIFESP, Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Biosciences Department, Institute of Health and Society, Federal University of São Paulo, Campus Baixada Santista - UNIFESP, Santos, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Stability and antioxidant activity of chitosan/β-Lactoglobulin on anthocyanins from Aronia melanocarpa. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.114335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Savova MS, Todorova MN, Apostolov AG, Yahubyan GT, Georgiev MI. Betulinic acid counteracts the lipid accumulation in Caenorhabditis elegans by modulation of nhr-49 expression. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 156:113862. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Deng X, Chen B, Luo Q, Zao X, Liu H, Li Y. Hulless barley polyphenol extract inhibits adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 cells and obesity related-enzymes. Front Nutr 2022; 9:933068. [PMID: 35990339 PMCID: PMC9389463 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.933068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Obesity is characterized by excessive lipid accumulation, hypertrophy, and hyperplasia of adipose cells. Hulless barley (Hordeum vulgare L. var. nudum Hook. f.) is the principal crop grown in the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. Polyphenols, the major bioactive compound in hulless barley, possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. However, the anti-obesity effect of hulless barley polyphenol (HBP) extract has not been explored. Therefore, the current study assessed the impact of HBP extract on preventing obesity. For this purpose, we evaluated the inhibitory effect of HBP extract against obesity-related enzymes. Moreover, we investigated the effect of HBP extract on adipocyte differentiation and adipogenesis through 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Our results demonstrated that HBP extract could inhibit α-amylase, α-glucosidase (α-GLU), and lipase in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, HBP extract inhibited the differentiation of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes by arresting the cell cycle at the G0/G1 phase. Furthermore, the extract suppressed the expression of adipogenic transcription factors such as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ), CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein α (C/EBPα), regulating fatty acid synthase (FAS), fatty acid-binding protein 4 (FABP4), and adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL). It was also observed that HBP extract alleviated intracellular lipid accumulation by attenuating oxidative stress. These findings specify that HBP extract could inhibit obesity-related enzymes, adipocyte differentiation, and adipogenesis. Therefore, it is potentially beneficial in preventing obesity.
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- Xianfeng Deng
- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- School of Life and Health Science, Kaili University, Kaili, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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