Open AccessPsidium guajava L. leaf extract inhibits adipocyte differentiation and improves insulin sensitivity in 3T3-L1 cells
Author(s) -
Esther Choi,
Seoyoung Baek,
Kuanglim Baek,
Hyekyeong Kim
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
nutrition research and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.506
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 2005-6168
pISSN - 1976-1457
DOI - 10.4162/nrp.2021.15.5.568
Subject(s) - psidium , insulin sensitivity , adipocyte , 3t3 l1 , insulin , biology , adipogenesis , microbiology and biotechnology , chemistry , insulin resistance , biochemistry , endocrinology , botany , in vitro , adipose tissue
Psidium guajava L. (guava) leaves have been shown to exhibit hypoglycemic and antidiabetic effects in rodents. This study investigated the effects of guava leaf extract on adipogenesis, glucose uptake, and lipolysis of adipocytes to examine whether the antidiabetic properties are mediated through direct effects on adipocytes.