Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
Adipocyte dysfunction is strongly associated with the development of obesity and insulin resistance. It is accepted that the regulation of adipocytokine expression is one of the most important targets for the prevention of obesity and improvement of insulin sensitivity. In this study, we have demonstrated that anthocyanin (cyanidin 3-glucoside; C3G) which is a pigment widespread in the plant kingdom, ameliorates hyperglycemia and insulin sensitivity due to the reduction of retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4) expression in type2 diabetic mice. These findings indicate that C3G has significant potency in an anti-diabetic effect through the regulation of Glut4-RBP4 system and the related inflammatory adipocytokines.
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All Journal Article (16 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 8 results) Presentation (5 results) Remarks (2 results)
J.Agric.Food Chem. 56
Pages: 642-646
J. Agric. Food Chem. 56
Biochem. Pharmacol. 74
Pages: 1619-1627
J.Agric.Food Chem. 55
Pages: 2489-2496
J. Agric. Food Chem 55
56
J. Agric. Food Chem. 55
Biochem.Pharmacol 71
Pages: 1184-1197
J.Agric.Food Chem. 54
Pages: 578-582
Biochem. Pharmacol. 71
J. Agric. Food Chem. 54
J. Nutr. Sci. Vitaminol. 52
Pages: 28-32
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