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      Selective LXRalpha inhibitory effects observed in plant extracts of MEH184 (Parthenocissua tricuspidata) and MEH185 (Euscaphis japonica).

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          Liver X receptors (LXRs) are nuclear hormone receptors that behave as lipid sensors of cellular cholesterol and fatty acid. Although LXR activation can alleviate hypercholesterolemia by inducing cholesterol efflux, it also results in undesirable effects of fatty acid synthesis, resulting in hepatic steatosis and hyperlipidemia. Therefore, it is critical to identify LXRalpha inhibitory agents that would repress fatty acid synthesis and hepatic lipid accumulation. In current study, screening of plant extracts used for traditional oriental medicine resulted in the identification of two candidates demonstrating selective LXRalpha inhibitory activity. These were whole leaf methanol extracts of Parthenocissua tricuspidata (MEH184) and Euscaphis japonica (MEH185). Both MEH184 and MEH185 decreased transcriptional activity of LXRalpha and the expression of LXRalpha target genes, such as FAS and ADD1/SREBP1c. Additionally, MEH184 and MEH184 significantly reduced lipogenesis and adipocyte differentiation. Together, the data imply that MEH184 and MEH185 possess selective antagonistic properties on LXRalpha to downregulate lipogenesis.

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          Journal
          Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.
          Biochemical and biophysical research communications
          Elsevier BV
          0006-291X
          0006-291X
          Oct 20 2006
          : 349
          : 2
          Affiliations
          [1 ] Department of Biological Sciences, Research Center for Functional Cellulomics, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-742, Republic of Korea.
          Article
          S0006-291X(06)01848-1
          10.1016/j.bbrc.2006.08.092
          16949052
          e0fe2643-d15c-403f-8613-ce276b6ac697
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