Lemon Basil Seed Extract: Purification and Role in Reducing Fat Cell Formation
Greg Howard
23rd May, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- Researchers at Chulalongkorn University found that a peptide from lemon basil seeds can inhibit pancreatic lipase, reducing fat absorption
- The peptide also decreases fat accumulation in cells without being toxic
- This discovery could help manage obesity and lower the risk of related diseases like heart disease and cancer
References
Main Study
1) Lemon basil seed-derived peptide: Hydrolysis, purification, and its role as a pancreatic lipase inhibitor that reduces adipogenesis by downregulating SREBP-1c and PPAR-γ in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
Published 22nd May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0301966
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