The inhibitory effects of isoflavonoids and resveratrol on oxdized low-density lipoprotein uptake in macrophage cell line J774.1 |
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Authors: | Kohji Yamaki Masao Goto Yuko Takano-Ishikawa |
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Institution: |
a Japan International Research for Agricultural Sciences, Ibaraki, Japan
b National Food Research Institute, Ibaraki, Japan |
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Abstract: | The interaction between oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and macrophages are known to be important in the development of arteriosclerosis. Macrophages take up oxidized LDL, becoming foam cells, which contribute to the thickening of the blood vessel wall. The antioxidant properties of polyphenols found in vegetables and other foods have been shown to have a protective effect against arteriosclerosis. To elucidate the effect of flavonoids from fruits, vegetables and cereals on oxidized LDL uptake in macrophages, the inhibitory activity of various flavonoids on DiI-ac-LDL uptake reaction in mouse macrophage cell line J774.1 was measured. We found significant uptake of DiI-ac-LDL, but not DiI-LDL, into the J774.1 cells. In addition, polyinosin and dextran sulphate inhibited uptake, but apigenin, kaempferol, and naringenin, did not. Isoflavones and resveratrol significantly inhibit uptake of DiI-ac-LDL into macrophages, and have a protective effect against arteriosclerosis. |
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Keywords: | Atherosclerosis flavonoids oxidized low-density lipoprotein macrophages |
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