Peptide Fraction pOh2 Exerts Antiadipogenic Activity through Inhibition of C/EBP- α and PPAR- γ Expression in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes

Biomed Res Int. 2017:2017:4826595. doi: 10.1155/2017/4826595. Epub 2017 Mar 23.

Abstract

Many studies have comprehensively examined the venom of Ophiophagus hannah snake. Its venom comprises different compounds exhibiting a wide range of pharmacological activities. In this investigation, four peptide fractions (PFs), ranging from 3 kDa to 10 kDa, isolated from the Vietnamese snake venom of O. hannah were separated by HPLC and investigated for their inhibitory activity on adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. The most effective PF was then further purified, generating two peptides, pOh1 and pOh2. Upon investigation of these two peptides on 3T3-L1 adipocytes, it was revealed that, at 10 μg/mL, pOh2 was able to inhibit the lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 adipocytes by up to 56%, without affecting cell viability. Furthermore, the pOh2 downregulated the gene expression of important transcription factors C/EBP-α and PPAR-γ. In addition, aP2 and GPDH adipocyte-specific markers were also significantly reduced compared to untreated differentiated cells. Taken together, pOh2 inhibited the expression of key transcription factors C/EBP-α and PPAR-γ and their target genes, aP2 and GPDH, thereby blocking the adipocyte differentiation. In conclusion, this novel class of peptide might have potential for in vivo antiobesity effects.

MeSH terms

  • 3T3-L1 Cells
  • Adipocytes / drug effects
  • Adipocytes / metabolism*
  • Adipogenesis / drug effects*
  • Animals
  • CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Protein-alpha / genetics
  • CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Protein-alpha / metabolism*
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Lipid Metabolism / drug effects
  • Lipid Metabolism / genetics
  • Mice
  • PPAR gamma / genetics
  • PPAR gamma / metabolism*
  • Peptides / pharmacology*
  • RNA, Messenger / genetics
  • RNA, Messenger / metabolism
  • Snake Venoms / chemistry

Substances

  • CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Protein-alpha
  • PPAR gamma
  • Peptides
  • RNA, Messenger
  • Snake Venoms