Suppressive actions of eicosapentaenoic acid on lipid droplet formation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lipid droplet (LD) formation and size regulation reflects both lipid influx and efflux, and is central in the regulation of adipocyte metabolism, including adipokine secretion. The length and degree of dietary fatty acid (FA) unsatur...

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Main Authors: Sinclair Andrew J, Manickam Elizabeth, Cameron-Smith David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/9/1/57
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Manickam Elizabeth
Cameron-Smith David
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description <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lipid droplet (LD) formation and size regulation reflects both lipid influx and efflux, and is central in the regulation of adipocyte metabolism, including adipokine secretion. The length and degree of dietary fatty acid (FA) unsaturation is implicated in LD formation and regulation in adipocytes. The aims of this study were to establish the impact of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; C20:5n-3) in comparison to SFA (STA; stearic acid, C18:0) and MUFA (OLA; oleic acid, C18:1n-9) on 3T3-L1 adipocyte LD formation, regulation of genes central to LD function and adipokine responsiveness. Cells were supplemented with 100 μM FA during 7-day differentiation.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>EPA markedly reduced LD size and total lipid accumulation, suppressing PPARγ, Cidea and D9D/SCD1 genes, distinct from other treatments. These changes were independent of alterations of lipolytic genes, as both EPA and STA similarly elevated LPL and HSL gene expressions. In response to acute lipopolysaccharide exposure, EPA-differentiated adipocytes had distinct improvement in inflammatory response shown by reduction in monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and interleukin-6 and elevation in adiponectin and leptin gene expressions.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>This study demonstrates that EPA differentially modulates adipogenesis and lipid accumulation to suppress LD formation and size. This may be due to suppressed gene expression of key proteins closely associated with LD function. Further analysis is required to determine if EPA exerts a similar influence on LD formation and regulation <it>in-vivo</it>.</p>
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spelling doaj.art-5aaab2bcdc7b4b65b263766a73b26d9a2022-12-22T01:44:10ZengBMCLipids in Health and Disease1476-511X2010-06-01915710.1186/1476-511X-9-57Suppressive actions of eicosapentaenoic acid on lipid droplet formation in 3T3-L1 adipocytesSinclair Andrew JManickam ElizabethCameron-Smith David<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lipid droplet (LD) formation and size regulation reflects both lipid influx and efflux, and is central in the regulation of adipocyte metabolism, including adipokine secretion. The length and degree of dietary fatty acid (FA) unsaturation is implicated in LD formation and regulation in adipocytes. The aims of this study were to establish the impact of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; C20:5n-3) in comparison to SFA (STA; stearic acid, C18:0) and MUFA (OLA; oleic acid, C18:1n-9) on 3T3-L1 adipocyte LD formation, regulation of genes central to LD function and adipokine responsiveness. Cells were supplemented with 100 μM FA during 7-day differentiation.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>EPA markedly reduced LD size and total lipid accumulation, suppressing PPARγ, Cidea and D9D/SCD1 genes, distinct from other treatments. These changes were independent of alterations of lipolytic genes, as both EPA and STA similarly elevated LPL and HSL gene expressions. In response to acute lipopolysaccharide exposure, EPA-differentiated adipocytes had distinct improvement in inflammatory response shown by reduction in monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and interleukin-6 and elevation in adiponectin and leptin gene expressions.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>This study demonstrates that EPA differentially modulates adipogenesis and lipid accumulation to suppress LD formation and size. This may be due to suppressed gene expression of key proteins closely associated with LD function. Further analysis is required to determine if EPA exerts a similar influence on LD formation and regulation <it>in-vivo</it>.</p>http://www.lipidworld.com/content/9/1/57
spellingShingle Sinclair Andrew J
Manickam Elizabeth
Cameron-Smith David
Suppressive actions of eicosapentaenoic acid on lipid droplet formation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes
Lipids in Health and Disease
title Suppressive actions of eicosapentaenoic acid on lipid droplet formation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes
title_full Suppressive actions of eicosapentaenoic acid on lipid droplet formation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes
title_fullStr Suppressive actions of eicosapentaenoic acid on lipid droplet formation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes
title_full_unstemmed Suppressive actions of eicosapentaenoic acid on lipid droplet formation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes
title_short Suppressive actions of eicosapentaenoic acid on lipid droplet formation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes
title_sort suppressive actions of eicosapentaenoic acid on lipid droplet formation in 3t3 l1 adipocytes
url http://www.lipidworld.com/content/9/1/57
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