Superoxide dismutase activity enhanced by green tea inhibits lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 cells.
We studied the effect of powdered green tea on intracellular superoxide dismutase activity in the adipose conversion of 3T3-L1 cells. By the 14 days of culture with insulin, the triglyceride concentration was increased. When powdered green tea and insulin were added simultaneously, the increased triglyceride content was decreased (p < 0.05), and the superoxide dismutase activities were significantly enhanced (p < 0.05). These data suggest that green tea may have an antilipogenic activity due to its radical scavenging activity mechanism.
Department of Food and Nutrition, Nagoya Bunri College, Nagoya, Japan.
Midori
M
Mori
Noboru
N
Hasegawa
D016475:3T3 Cells; D017667:Adipocytes / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D001628:Beverages; D004789:Enzyme Activation / Q000187:drug effects; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D051379:Mice; D011208:Powders / Q000494:pharmacology; D013482:Superoxide Dismutase / Q000378:metabolism*
D011208:Powders; D013482:Superoxide Dismutase