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Abstract Title:

ROS Modulating Effects of Lingonberry (L.) Polyphenols on Obese Adipocyte Hypertrophy and Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction.

Abstract Source:

Nutrients. 2021 Mar 9 ;13(3). Epub 2021 Mar 9. PMID: 33803343

Abstract Author(s):

Katarzyna Kowalska, Radosław Dembczyński, Agata Gołąbek, Mariola Olkowicz, Anna Olejnik

Article Affiliation:

Katarzyna Kowalska

Abstract:

Oxidative stress and dysregulated adipocytokine secretion accompanying hypertrophied adipose tissue induce chronic inflammation, which leads to vascular endothelial dysfunction. The present study investigated the ability of anthocyanin (ACN) and non-anthocyanin polyphenol (PP) fractions from lingonberry fruit to mitigate adipose tissue hypertrophy and endothelial dysfunction using 3T3-L1 adipocytes and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). This study showed that the PP fraction decreased intracellular ROS generation in hypertrophied adipocytes by enhancing antioxidant enzyme expression () and inhibiting oxidant enzyme expression (,). Moreover, PP and ACN fractions reduced triglyceride content in adipocytes accompanied by downregulation of the expression of lipogenic genes such as,, and. Treatment with both fractions modulated the mRNA expression and protein secretion of key adipokines in hypertrophied adipocytes. Expression and secretion of leptin and adiponectin were, respectively, down- and upregulated. Furthermore, PP and ACN fractions alleviated the inflammatory response in TNF-α-induced HUVECs by inhibiting the expression of pro-inflammatory genes (,) and adhesion molecules (,,). The obtained results suggest that consuming polyphenol-rich lingonberry fruit may help prevent and treat obesity and endothelial dysfunction due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions.

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