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ArticleLipids in health and disease2024

7-MEGA™ inhibits adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and suppresses obesity in high-fat-diet-induced obese C57BL/6 mice.

Yeong-Seon Won, Seon-Gyeong Bak, Nisansala Chandimali, Eun Hyun Park, Hyung-Jin Lim, Hyuck Se Kwon, Sang-Ik Park, Seung Jae Lee

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Yeong-Seon Won *Division of Research Management, Department of Bioresource Industrialization, Honam National Institute of Biological Resource, Mokpo, 58762, Republic of Korea.
Seon-Gyeong Bak *Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, 181 Ipsin-Gil, Jeongeup, 56212, Republic of Korea.
Nisansala Chandimali *Functional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, 181 Ipsin-Gil, Jeongeup, 56212, Republic of Korea.
Eun Hyun ParkFunctional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, 181 Ipsin-Gil, Jeongeup, 56212, Republic of Korea.
Hyung-Jin LimScripps Korea Antibody Institute, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea.
Hyuck Se KwonR&D Team, Food & Supplement Health Claims, Vitech, Jeonju, 55365, Republic of Korea.
Sang-Ik ParkDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine and BK21 FOUR Program, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea. sipark@jnu.ac.kr.
Seung Jae LeeFunctional Biomaterial Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, 181 Ipsin-Gil, Jeongeup, 56212, Republic of Korea. seung99@kribb.re.kr.

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Abstract

backgroundOverweight, often known as obesity, is the abnormal and excessive accumulation of fat that exposes the health of a person at risk by increasing the likelihood that they may experience many chronic conditions. Consequently, obesity has become a global health threat, presenting serious health issues, and attracting a lot of attention in the healthcare profession and the scientific community.

methodThis study aims to explore the anti-adipogenic properties of 7-MEGA™ in an attempt to address obesity, using both in vitro and in vivo research. The effects of 7MEGA™ at three distinct concentrations were investigated in obese mice who were given a high-fat diet (HFD) and 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

results7MEGA™ decreased the total fat mass, overall body weight, and the perirenal and subcutaneous white adipose tissue (PWAT and SWAT) contents in HFD mice. Additionally, 7MEGA™ showed promise in improving the metabolic health of individuals with obesity and regulate the levels of insulin hormone, pro-inflammatory cytokines and adipokines. Furthermore, Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) α and γ, Uncoupling Protein 1 (UCP-1), Sterol Regulatory Element-Binding Protein 1 (SREBP-1), Fatty Acid-Binding Protein 4 (FABP4), Fatty Acid Synthase (FAS), Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase (ACC), Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase-1 (SCD-1) and CCAAT/Enhancer-Binding Protein (C/EBPα) were among the adipogenic regulators that 7MEGA™ could regulate.

conclusionIn summary, this study uncovered that 7MEGA™ demonstrates anti-adipogenic and anti-obesity effects, suggesting its potential in combating obesity.

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3T3-L1 CellsAdipocytesAdipogenesisDiet, High-FatMice, Inbred C57BLObesityAdipokinesAdipose Tissue, WhiteAnimalsAnti-Obesity AgentsCCAAT-Enhancer-Binding ProteinsFatty Acid-Binding ProteinsMaleMiceMice, ObesePPAR gammaAdipokinesAnti-Obesity AgentsCCAAT-Enhancer-Binding ProteinsCEBPA protein, mouseFabp4 protein, mouseFatty Acid-Binding ProteinsPPAR gammaScd1 protein, mouseStearoyl-CoA DesaturaseSterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein 1Uncoupling Protein 1AdipocytesInsulinLipid metabolismObesityPalmitoleic acidPPARs

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PMCPMC11193219

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