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4'-Methoxychalcone (5 μM; 8 days) markedly increases the mRNA expression of adipogenic genes during adipocyte differentiation, PPARγ, aP2, FAS, adiponectin and GluT 4[1]. 4'-Methoxychalcone (5 μM; 8 days) reduces the upregulated mRNA expression of IL-6, PAI-1, and MCP-1 by TNF-α in preadipocyte 3T3-L1 cells[1]. 4'-Methoxychalcone (5 μM; 0-8 days) causes an increase in PPARγ expression during differentiation, while C/EBPβ protein expression is relatively unaffected[1]. RT-PCR[1] Cell Line: Preadipocyte 3T3-L1 cells Concentration: 5 μM Incubation Time: 0 day; 2 days; 4 days; 6 days; 8 days Result: Increased the mRNA expression of all adipogenic genes, except GluT1 in adipocyte. Western Blot Analysis[1] Cell Line: Preadipocyte 3T3-L1 cells Concentration: 5 μM Incubation Time: 8 days Result: Increased PPARγ expression in adipocyte.
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