Cinnamtannin B1 activity on adipocytes formation.
In attempt to discover a small active compound that could promote adipogenesis, we investigated the ability of cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) extracts to stimulate 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, In this study, we designed an experiment by replacing insulin with cinnamon extracts. The differentiated of 3T3-L1 adipocytes were monitored using oil red O staining method. Induction of adipocyte formation by cinnamtannin B1 or water extract gave the similar effects to insulin activity in adipogenesis.
Taher
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Department of Bioprocess, Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
Abdul Majid
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Sarmidi
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D041721:3T3-L1 Cells; D017667:Adipocytes / Q000187:drug effects*; D000818:Animals; D002454:Cell Differentiation / Q000187:drug effects*; D002935:Cinnamomum zeylanicum; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D051379:Mice; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology*
D010936:Plant Extracts