Iberin is a naturally derived isothiocyanate in cruciferous vegetables such as savoy cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli. It has been reported to exhibit anti-cancer effects. However, anti-obesity effect and its molecular mechanism have not been elucidated. Herein, I examined the anti-adipogenic effect of iberin and its associated mechanisms in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. Iberin effectively inhibited MDI (Methyl isobutylxanthine, Dexamethasone, Insulin)-induced adipogenesis in the early stage of adipocyte differentiation and the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein α (C/EBPα) which are key regulators of adipogenesis and lipid accumulation. Fluorescein-activated cell sorter (FACS) analysis data showed that iberin suppressed MDI-induced cell cycle progression, mitotic clonal expansion (MCE). Western blotanalysis demonstrated that not extracellular-signal-regulated kinase (ERK) but Akt signaling was attenuated by iberin. Collectively, these finding suggest thatiberin possesses anti-adipogenic activity by suppressing Akt signaling pathway.
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Iberin inhibits adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes by suppressing Akt signaling