Genistein shows beneficial effects on hepatic lipid metabolism in an in vitro hepatic steatosis model
A Krüger, S Lünse, G Damm, M Glanemann · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2012 · Heft 01
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Zusammenfassung
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a pervasive disease leading to durable morphologic and biochemical changes, including steatosis, inflammation, fibrosis and cirrhosis. Epidemiologic studies suggest that Genistein (GEN) improves hepatic lipid levels. Our aim was to apply an in vitro steatosis model on primary human hepatocytes to investigate the effects of GEN on lipid metabolism. Primary human hepatocytes (PHH) were isolated from human liver resectates using a two step collagenase perfusion technique. PHH were treated with oleic acid and palmitate for 24h. GEN was then applied for 24h in concentratio…