Abstract:Objective To investigate the effect of PLIN1 and myricetin on lipolysis of 3T3-L1 adipocytes and potential mechanisms. Methods 3T3-L1 preadipocytes were routinely cultured and differentiated into adipocytes. Mature 3T3-L1 adipocytes were treated with Myric under gradient concentration and time duration for optimal situation. Mature 3T3-L1 adipocytes were treated with Myric and/or sh-RNA of PLIN1 and were divided into four groups: combined treatment group (Myric + sh-RNA), transfection group (sh-RNA), myricetin group (Myric), and blank control group. Oil red O staining was performed to observe the morphology of lipid droplets. Enzymatic method was utilized to determine the contents of intracellular TG and glycerol. Western blot analysis was employed for identification of expression of PLIN1A, ATGL and HSL. Results Myric concentration at 100 μmol/L and the intervention time for 72 h suggested the best lipolysis effect. After treatment of Myric and sh- RNA, size of lipid droplets and TG content decreased significantly compared with those in myricetin group or transfection group (P < 0.05). The protein expression of PLIN1 downregulated while that of ATGL and HSL protein upregulated significantly in treatment group compared with those in myricetin group or transfection group (P < 0.05).Conclusions Combinant treatment decreases the expression of PLIN1, increases the expression of ATGL and HSL and accelerate the lipolysis of 3T3-L1 adipocytes.