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Germacrone inhibits adipogenesis and stimulates lipolysis via the AMP‐activated protein kinase signalling pathway in 3T3‐L1 preadipocytes

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In a previous study, we reported that Aster spathulifolius Maxim extract (ASE) inhibited lipid accumulation and adipocyte differentiation in 3T3‐L1 cells. Of the components in ASE, germacrone (GM) was identified… Click to show full abstract

In a previous study, we reported that Aster spathulifolius Maxim extract (ASE) inhibited lipid accumulation and adipocyte differentiation in 3T3‐L1 cells. Of the components in ASE, germacrone (GM) was identified as a potent bioactive constituent. GM is known for its anticancer and antiviral activity. However, the effects of GM and the molecular mechanism by which GM regulates adipogenesis and lipolysis were not reported. Therefore, we investigated the effect of GM on adipogenesis and lipolysis and to elucidate its underlying molecular mechanism.

Keywords: adipogenesis stimulates; inhibits adipogenesis; germacrone inhibits; lipolysis via; adipogenesis; stimulates lipolysis

Journal Title: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Year Published: 2017

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