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.
Department of Bioprocess, Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
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Taher
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Abdul Majid
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Sarmidi
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