EGCG stimulates the recruitment of brite adipocytes, suppresses adipogenesis and counteracts TNF-α-triggered insulin resistance in adipocytes

• DOI: 10.1039/c8fo00167g
• Publication Date: 2018-05-25T07:34:55Z
• Authors: Yashi Mi; Xiao Liu; Haoyu Tian; Hua Liu; Jing Li; Guoyuan Qi; Xuebo Liu
• Keywords: 0301 basic medicine; 2. Zero hunger; Adipogenesis; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha; Catechin; Mice; Oxidative Stress; 03 medical and health sciences; 3T3-L1 Cells; Adipocytes; Animals; Adipocytes, Beige; Obesity; Insulin Resistance; Reactive Oxygen Species; Uncoupling Protein 1

The global rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes has precipitated the need for therapeutic intervention arsenal against adiposity.