Differential effect of cis ‐eicosenoic acid positional isomers on adipogenesis and lipid accumulation in 3T3‐L1 cells

In conclusion, c‐20:1 PIs affected differently on adipogenesis and lipid accumulation in 3T3‐L1 cells and the position of the double bond in c‐20:1 influenced on their functionality.Practical applications: The control of the adipogenesis and lipid accumulation in adipocytes via improving the composition of dietary fat is useful as a prevention measure for obesity and subsequent diseases. This study demonstrated the beneficial effect of cis eicosenoic acid (c‐20:1) positional isomers particularly c15‐20:1 in controlling the adipogenesis and subsequent lipid accumulation in adipocytes. Thus, food rich in 20:1 positional isomers, such as fish oil, plant seeds and nuts are useful as functional foods for the prevention of obesity and could also use as effective weight loss supplements.
Source: European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology - Category: Lipidology Authors: Tags: Research Article Source Type: research