Abstract
Obesity is classified as a low-grade chronic inflammatory disease. Obesity-induced inflammation is associated with the development of insulin resistance (IR). In this study, we investigated the effects of Mesembryanthemum crystallinum extract (MCE) on tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)-induced inflammation and IR in 3T3-L1 adipocytes, as well as underlying mechanisms. Lipolysis was monitored by oil red O staining. Glucose uptake was measured by 2-deoxyglucose (2-DG). The production of cytokines and adiponectin was evaluated using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Protein expression was measured using western blotting. IR was induced in differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes by treatment with TNF-α. MCE treatment decreased lipolysis while increasing adiponectin production. MCE inhibited the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukn (IL)-6 and monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1, as well as the Nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) translocation. Additionally, MCE increased glucose uptake, prevented the protein expression of phosphorylated insulin receptor supstrate (IRS) and increased the protein expression of Glucose Transporter Type 4 (GLUT4) in a dose-dependent manner. These results demonstrate the potential of MCE in improving chronic inflammation and insulin sensitivity in obesity. Therefore, MCE can be used as a novel candidate for developing functional foods.
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