褪黑素改善胰岛素抵抗3T3-L1脂肪细胞葡萄糖的摄取

目的研究褪黑素对游离脂肪酸(FFA)诱导的胰岛素抵抗3T3-L1脂肪细胞葡萄糖摄取能力的影响。方法 "鸡尾酒"法培养诱导3T3-L1成纤维细胞分化成脂肪细胞,油红O染色鉴定脂肪细胞形态;利用棕榈酸(300μmol/L)诱导脂肪细胞的胰岛素抵抗,采用液体闪烁法检测细胞葡萄糖摄取能力;检测褪黑素对FFA处理的3T3-L1脂肪细胞的葡萄糖摄取能力的影响。结果 3T3-L1细胞经诱导分化成脂肪细胞,油红O染色呈圆形,脂滴呈典型的"戒环样"形态;用FFA处理上述细胞6 h后,细胞的葡萄糖摄取能力明显降低;褪黑素可以促进FFA处理的3T3-L1脂肪细胞胰岛素介导的葡萄糖摄取。结论 FFA可以降低胰岛素诱导的体外培养的脂肪细胞葡萄糖摄取能力,可能是胰岛素抵抗的病因之一。褪黑素可以干预FFA的作用,增加细胞的葡萄糖摄取能力。     

Anti-obesity effect of sulfated glucosamine by AMPK signal pathway in 3T3-L1 adipocytes

In this study, we investigated the effect of sulfated glucosamine (SGlc) on adipogenesis of 3T3-L1 adipocytes during differentiation of preadipocytes into adipocytes by measuring lipid accumulation and adipogenesis related factors. Treatment with SGlc reduced the triglyceride content in Oil-Red O staining and enhanced glycerol secretion in adipocytes in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, SGlc induced the down-regulation of adipogenesis related factors and adipocyte specific gene promoters. Moreover, treatment of 3T3-L1 adipocytes with SGlc activated the phosphorylated adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) α and β along with their substrate, acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC). These results suggest that inhibitory effect of SGlc on adipocyte differentiation might be mediated through the up-regulation of AMPK pathway.     

海地瓜硫酸软骨素对3T3-L1前脂肪细胞增殖和分化的影响

目的研究海地瓜硫酸软骨素(Acaudina Molpadioideschondroitin sulfate,AM-CHS)对3T3-L1前脂肪细胞增殖和分化的影响,并探讨其作用机制。方法采用传统的鸡尾酒诱导剂诱导分化3T3-L1前脂肪细胞,以MTT法检测AM-CHS对3T3-L1前脂肪细胞及不同分化阶段3T3-L1细胞增殖活性的影响;分别采用油红O染色和甘油三酯(triglycerides,TG)含量测定法评价其对3T3-L1前脂肪细胞分化的影响。采用RT-PCR法检测脂肪细胞中过氧化物酶体增殖体激活受体γ(peroxisome proliferators-activated receptors gamma,PPARγ)、CCAAT增强子结合蛋白α(CCAAT/enhancer bind-ing protein alpha,C/EBPα)、固醇调节元件结合蛋白-1c(ste-rol regulatory element binding protein-1c,SREBP-1c)等分化相关基因的mRNA表达水平。结果 AM-CHS能明显抑制3T3-L1前脂肪细胞和成熟脂肪细胞的增殖,抑制3T3-L1前脂肪细胞的分化过程,以对分化早期的抑制作用最强。RT-PCR结果表明,AM-CHS能明显降低脂肪细胞PPARγ、C/EBPα和SREBP-1c mRNA的表达。结论海地瓜AM-CHS能明显抑制3T3-L1前脂肪细胞的增殖和分化,其作用机制与下调分化相关基因PPARγ、C/EBPα和SREBP-1c的表达有关。     

Cyanidin-3-rutinoside increases glucose uptake by activating the PI3K/Akt pathway in 3T3-L1 adipocytes

In this study, the effect of cyanidin-3-rutinoside (C3R) on glucose uptake by 3T3-L1 adipocytes was studied. C3R significantly increased glucose uptake, which was associated with enhanced plasma membrane glucose transporter type 4 (PM-GLUT4) expression in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. The potentiating effect of C3R on glucose uptake and PM-GLUT4 expression was related to enhanced phosphorylation of insulin receptor substrate 1 (IRS-1) and Akt, as well as augmented activation of phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) in the insulin signaling pathway. C3R induced glucose uptake was inhibited only by the PI3K inhibitor, but not by an AMPK inhibitor in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Therefore, C3R likely up-regulates glucose uptake and PM-GLUT4 expression in 3T3-L1 adipocytes by activating the PI3K/Akt pathways.     

番石榴叶天然成分抑制3T3-L1细胞成脂分化的研究

目的观察番石榴叶天然成分槲皮素、槲皮素-3-O-(6″-芥子酸)-β-D-吡喃半乳糖苷(Quercetin-3-O-(6″-eru-coyl)-β-D-galactopyranoside,QEG)及槲皮素-3-O-(6″-阿魏酸)-β-D-吡喃半乳糖苷(Quercetin-3-O-(6″-feruloyl)-β-D-ga-lactopyranoside,QFG)对小鼠3T3-L1细胞成脂分化的影响。方法诱导3T3-L1细胞成脂分化,油红O染色法测定脂滴含量,实时定量PCR(Q-PCR)检测丝氨酸蛋白酶脂肪因子adipsin,CCTTA增强子结合蛋白α(C/EBPα)、过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体γ(PPARγ)、雌激素受体α(ERα)和雌激素受体β(ERβ)mRNA表达,Western blot检测C/EBPα和PPARγ的蛋白表达。结果 QFG和槲皮素都能抑制3T3-L1细胞成脂分化,而QEG对此没有作用。QFG能够剂量依赖性地抑制成脂分化,并且降低adipsin、C/EBPα和PPARγmRNA及后两者蛋白表达,而对ERα和ERβmRNA的表达没有影响。结论 QFG抑制细胞成脂分化的能力比槲皮素强,其作用主要是通过抑制C/EBPα和PPARγ的表达而实现的,而且可能与雌激素受体途径无关。     

Expression of multiple Transient Receptor Potential channel genes in murine 3T3-L1 cell lines and adipose tissue

BackgroundCalcium and its signaling have a role in adipogenesis. Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channels are non-selective cation channels with a high permeability to calcium.MethodsIn the present study the expression of multiple TRP channels on mouse 3T3-L1 preadipocyte and adipocyte cells, white (WAT) and brown (BAT) adipose tissues was investigated using real time PCR (RT-PCR).ResultsTRPV1, TRPV3, TRPM8, TRPC4, TRPC6 were differentially expressed in preadipocytes and adipocytes suggesting their significance in adipogenesis. Genes for multiple TRP channels were also expressed in murineWAT and BAT, out of which TRPV4, TRPV6 and TRPC6 showed differential expression.ConclusionPresent study demonstrates the expression of TRP channels in mouse cell lines and adipose tissues.     

The anti-angiogenic herbal extracts Ob-X from Morus alba,Melissa officinalis,and Artemisia capillaris suppresses adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 adipocytes

Context: Growing adipose tissue is thought to require adipogenesis, angiogenesis, and extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. Close examination of developing adipose tissue microvasculature reveals that angiogenesis often precedes adipogenesis. Since our previous study demonstrated that Ob-X, the anti-angiogenic herbal composition composed of Melissa officinalis L. (Labiatae), Morus alba L. (Moraceae), and Artemisia capillaris Thunb. (Compositae), reduced adipose tissue mass in obese mice, we hypothesized that adipogenesis can be inhibited by Ob-X.

Objective: To investigate the effects of the anti-angiogenic herbal extracts Ob-X on adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.

Materials and methods: After differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes were treated with Ob-X, we studied the effects of Ob-X on triglyceride accumulation and expression of genes involved in adipogenesis, angiogenesis, and ECM remodeling.

Results: Treatment of cells with Ob-X inhibited lipid accumulation and adipocyte-specific gene expression caused by troglitazone or monocyte differentiation-inducing (MDI) mix. Ob-X reduced mRNA levels of angiogenic factors (vascular endothelial growth factor-A, -B, -C, -D, and fibroblast growth factor-2) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs; MMP-2 and MMP-9), whereas it increased mRNA levels of angiogenic inhibitors [(thrombospondin-1, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1), and TIMP-2)] in differentiated cells. MMP-2 and MMP-9 activities were also decreased in Ob-X-treated cells.

Discussion and conclusion: These results suggest that the anti-angiogenic herbal composition Ob-X inhibits differentiation of preadipocytes into adipocytes. These events may be mediated by changes in the expression of genes involved in lipogenesis, angiogenesis, and the MMP system. Thus, by reducing adipogenesis, anti-angiogenic Ob-X provides a possible therapeutic approach for the prevention and treatment of human obesity and its related disorders.     

Gly-Ala-Gly-Val-Gly-Tyr, a novel synthetic peptide, improves glucose transport and exerts beneficial lipid metabolic effects in 3T3-L1 adipoctyes

Recently, it has been demonstrated that fibroin and fibroin-derived peptides enhances insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism in adipocytes. Here, we show that a synthetic hexapeptide Gly-Ala-Gly-Val-Gly-Tyr (GAGVGY) derived from repetitive amino acid sequence of fibroin improves glucose transport and exerts beneficial lipid metabolic effects in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. GAGVGY increases both basal and insulin-stimulated glucose uptake through enhancement of GLUT1 expression and PI 3-K-dependent GLUT4 translocation, respectively. GAGVGY treatment also led to a significant reduction in the expression of lipogenic genes including sterol regulatory element binding protein-1c (SREBP1c), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPARγ), and fatty acid synthase (FAS) in mature 3T3-L1 adipocytes, which was corroborated with decreased lipid accumulation by GAGVGY treatment. Additionally, in cells undergoing differentiation, mRNA levels of adipogenic genes including PPARγ and CCAAT/enhancer binding protein α (C/EBPα), stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1), and FAS were suppressed by GAGVGY. Furthermore, GAGVGY increased AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) phosphorylation and adiponectin secretion in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. The latter effect was supported with evidence showing increased AMPK activation in C2C12 myocytes treated with 3T3-L1-adipocyte-conditioned medium. Together, our data suggest that GAGVGY has multiple beneficial effects on glucose and lipid metabolism, and would control hyperglycemia without the adverse effect of weight gain.     

4-tert-octylphenol regulates the differentiation of C3H10T1/2 cells into osteoblast and adipocyte lineages.

The aim of this study was to investigate whether 4-tert-octylphenol (OP) affects the differentiation of multipotent C3H10T1/2 cells, a cell line established from mouse embryonic connective tissue, into osteoblast and adipocyte lineages. Confluent C3H10T1/2 cells were incubated for 7 days with (OP-treated cultures) or without (control cultures) 15 microg/ml of OP. The 7-day treatment of confluent cells with OP decreased alkaline phosphatase activity by 81%, inhibited the expression of transforming growth factor beta2, and inhibited the morphological changes in cells to an osteoblastic appearance. These results indicate that the 7-day treatment of confluent C3H10T1/2 cells with OP inhibited their differentiation into osteoblasts. Since this treatment strongly induced the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor r (PPARr) but did not stimulate triacylglycerol (TG) accumulation in cells, C3H10T1/2 cells in the control and OP-treated cultures were incubated for 2 days with a hormone mixture (insulin [INS], dexamethasone, and 1-methyl-3-isobutylxanthine) and incubated for an additional 5 days with INS alone. The TG and adiponectin contents of the OP-treated cultures were 4.2 and 4.1 times higher, respectively, than those of the control cultures. There were many more Oil Red O-staining cells in the OP-treated cultures than in the control cultures. The expression of PPARr in the OP-treated cultures was higher than that in the control cultures. These results indicate that the OP-treated cultures contained a larger number of adipocytes than the control cultures. In conclusion, treatment of C3H10T1/2 cells with OP inhibited osteoblast differentiation, causing a lineage shift toward adipocytes.     

Effects of inorganic HgCl2 on adipogenesis.

Mercury is a common pollutant that alters glucose metabolism in adipocytes; however, the effect of HgCl2 on differentiating adipocytes and their subsequent metabolic function is not well understood. Two adipocyte models, the 3T3-L1 and C3H10T1/2 (10T1/2) cell lines, were differentiated in the presence of HgCl2. To assess the amount of differentiation in a population, markers of differentiation (i.e., PPARgamma and GLUT 4 expression and lipid accumulation) and functions of adipocytes (i.e., glucose transport and insulin-induced glucose transport) were measured. HgCl2 exposure significantly decreased the number of phenotypic adipocytes and PPARgamma expression in both 3T3-L1 and 10T1/2 cells without effects on cell viability. GLUT 4 was significantly reduced by HgCl2 treatment in 10T1/2 but not 3T3-L1 cells. Exposure to HgCl2 during differentiation increased basal glucose uptake in a dose-dependent manner (up to 2.5-fold) and decreased insulin-induced glucose uptake in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. In contrast, HgCl2 had little effect on basal or insulin-induced glucose uptake in 10T1/2 cells, possibly due to their lower insulin responsiveness. We examined the effect of HgCl2 exposure on signaling event involved in differentiation of adipocytes and cellular stress, namely, the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 and JNK, respectively. HgCl2 exposure had no effect on ERK1/2 phosphorylation in either cell line, increased JNK phosphorylation in the 10T1/2, and had no effect on JNK phosphorylation in 3T3-L1 cells. These data indicate HgCl2 exposure can inhibit the differentiation of fibroblasts into adipocytes as well as influence signaling events and the subsequent metabolic activity of differentiated adipocytes.     

小鼠3T3-L1前脂肪细胞培养与诱导分化方法的建立

目的建立小鼠3T3-L1前脂肪细胞的培养及诱导分化为成熟脂肪细胞的方法。方法使用含10%胎牛血清（FBS）的高糖达氏修正伊氏培养基（DMEM）-F12液体培养基在体积分数5%二氧化碳（CO2）、37℃条件下常规培养3T3-L1细胞,2~3 d换液1次;诱导分化培养基Ⅰ培养2 d,诱导分化培养基Ⅱ培养2 d;基础培养基培养4~6 d,1~2 d换液1次。结果小鼠3T3-L1前脂肪细胞状态良好,成铺路石状生长,布满培养瓶底,3 d传代1次。90%以上细胞诱导分化成功,细胞呈圆形,有大量酯滴聚集,油红O染色呈橘红色。结论建立了小鼠3T3-L1前脂肪细胞的培养方法和诱导分化方法,为肥胖相关药物研究奠定了方法基础。     

白藜芦醇对小鼠3T3-L1细胞增殖与分化的影响及其机制

目的探讨白藜芦醇(resveratrol,Res)对小鼠3T3-L1细胞增殖、分化的影响及其机制。方法培养3T3-L1前脂肪细胞,添加不同剂量的白藜芦醇,用WST-1法检测细胞的增殖;用油红O染色后以染色比色法分析脂肪细胞的分化程度;采用RealtimePCR技术检测各组脂联素和瘦素的mRNA表达;采用Westernblot技术检测相关位点,包括沉默信息调节因子1(silent information regulator 1,Sirt1)、过氧化物酶增殖物激活受体γ(peroxisome proliferator activated re-ceptor γ,PPARγ)、CCAAT/增强子结合蛋白α(CCTT Aenhan-cerbinding proteinα,C/EBPα)的蛋白质表达。结果Res明显抑制3T3-L1前脂肪细胞增殖,且呈一定的时间-剂量依赖关系;与对照组比较,Res组脂联素和瘦素的mRNA表达水平下降(P<0.01),Res抑制3T3-L1前脂肪细胞向成熟脂肪细胞分化;添加Res导致脂肪细胞中Sirt1蛋白表达水平上升,PPARγ和C/EBPα蛋白表达水平下降。结论白藜芦醇能抑制3T3-L1前脂肪细胞增殖和分化,其机制可能是通过增加Sirt1表达,抑制脂肪细胞分化相关蛋白PPARγ、C/EBPα的表达。     

Effects of leptin on apoptosis and adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 adipocytes

Leptin has been demonstrated to induce adipose tissue apoptosis, which can contribute to the decrease of adiposity, after either central nervous system or peripheral administration. However, it is not known whether leptin acts only centrally to initiate a signal or can also act directly on adipocytes to induce apoptosis. The objective of this study was to determine the direct effect of leptin on adipocyte apoptosis and adipogenesis in vitro using 3T3-L1 cell lines. An ELISA for single stranded DNA, which is highly specific for apoptotic cells, was used to quantify apoptosis. Preconfluent preadipocytes treated with 10(-9), 10(-8), 10(-7), and 10(-6)M leptin showed inhibitory effects on cell viability, and similar observations were also found in maturing preadipocytes treated during day 0-2 and day 2-4 of maturation. After 48 h incubation with 10(-6)M leptin, LDH release was increased by 24.3% (p<0.05) in preconfluent preadipocytes and by 108.5% (p<0.01) in maturing preadipocytes. However, ssDNA analysis revealed no increased apoptosis in preconfluent or maturing preadipocytes or in mature adipocytes treated with leptin. Leptin significantly reduced lipid accumulation and GPDH activity in maturing preadipocytes, demonstrating an inhibitory effect of leptin on adipogenesis. These results indicate that leptin does not act directly to induce adipocyte apoptosis, but can act directly to inhibit maturation of preadipocytes.