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The Ginsenoside-Rb2 lowers cholesterol and triacylglycerol levels in 3T3-L1 adipocytes cultured under high cholesterol or fatty acids conditions

  • Kim, Eun-Ju (Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Lee, Hyun-Il (Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Chung, Kyung-Jin (Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Noh, Yun-Hee (Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Ro, Young-Tae (Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Koo, Ja-Hyun (Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Konkuk University)
  • Published : 2009.04.30
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Abstract

The effects of the ginsenoside Rb2 (Rb2) on lipid metabolism were characterized in 3T3-L1 adipocytes to evaluate their utility for treating obesity. While the amounts of total cholesterol and triacylglycerol (TAG) were markedly increased in the adipocytes treated with high amounts of cholesterol and fetal bovine serum (FBS), the test groups treated with Rb2 showed levels that were close to normal. The effect of Rb2 on these cells was comparable to that of lovastatin. Rb2 enhanced the expression of the sterol regulated element binding protein (SREBP) mRNA whereas treatment with cholesterol and FBS led to a reduction in the abundance of this transcript. The activity of fatty acid synthetase (FAS) was lower in the cholesterol group compared to the Rb2 treatment group suggesting that the observed decrease in cholesterol levels and activated SREBP was mediated by Rb2. Treatment with Rb2 also resulted in a decrease in TAG levels in adipocytes cultured under high fatty acid conditions. This effect was mediated by stimulating the expression of SREBP and Leptin mRNA, suggesting that Rb2 might be a valuable component capable of lowering the levels of lipids.

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