White Tea extract induces lipolytic activity and inhibits adipogenesis in human subcutaneous (pre)-adipocytes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The dramatic increase in obesity-related diseases emphasizes the need to elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying fat metabolism. To investigate how natural substances influence lipolysis and adipogenesis, we determ...

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Main Authors: Wenck Horst, Gallinat Stefan, Schepky Andreas, Grönniger Elke, Siegner Ralf, Holtzmann Ursula, Knott Anja, Söhle Jörn, Stäb Franz, Winnefeld Marc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/6/1/20