Molecules, Vol. 27, Pages 1388: Ocimum basilicum L. Methanol Extract Enhances Mitochondrial Efficiency and Decreases Adipokine Levels in Maturing Adipocytes Which Regulate Macrophage Systemic Inflammation
Molecules, Vol. 27, Pages 1388: Ocimum basilicum L. Methanol Extract Enhances Mitochondrial Efficiency and Decreases Adipokine Levels in Maturing Adipocytes Which Regulate Macrophage Systemic Inflammation
Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules27041388
Authors:
Pandurangan Subash-Babu
Hussah Mohammed Mohammed Alowaidh
Laila Naif Al-Harbi
Ghalia Shamlan
Amal A. Aloud
Sahar Abdulaziz AlSedairy
Ali Abdullah Alshatwi
Excessive storage of lipids in visceral or ectopic sites stimulates adipokine production, which attracts macrophages. This process determines the pro- and anti-inflammatory response regulation in adipose tissue during obesity-associated systemic inflammation. The present study aimed to identify the composition of Ocimum basilicum L. (basil) seed extract and to determine its bio-efficacy on adipocyte thermogenesis or fatty acid oxidation and inhibition of lipid accumulation and adipokine secretion. Ocimum basilicum L. seed methanol extract (BSME) was utilized to analyze the cytotoxicity vs. control; lipid accumulation assay (oil red O and Nile red staining), adipogenesis and mitochondrial-thermogenesis-related gene expression vs. vehicle control were analyzed by PCR assay. In addition, vehicle control and BSME-treated adipocytes condition media were collected and treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced macrophage to identify the macrophage polarization. The results shown that the active components present in BSME did not produce significant cytotoxi...
Source: Molecules - Category: Chemistry Authors: Pandurangan Subash-Babu Hussah Mohammed Mohammed Alowaidh Laila Naif Al-Harbi Ghalia Shamlan Amal A. Aloud Sahar Abdulaziz AlSedairy Ali Abdullah Alshatwi Tags: Article Source Type: research
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