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KPV attenuates adipogenesis and lipid metabolism through modulation of ROS-mediated AKT/mTORC1/PPARγ signaling.

An SH, Park JY, Lee SJ

Tissue & cell9 Aug 2026

Summary

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Results from this study13

13 results from studies that gave the peptide. No result from this study comes from people.

  1. 01AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In mice with high-fat diet-induced obesity, oral KPV alleviated body weight gain.

    In plain wordsIn mice fed a high-fat diet, oral KPV reduced body weight gain.

    Peptide
    KPV
    Outcome
    DecreaseBody weight gain
    Study

    mousen: not reported in source

    High-fat diet-induced obesity mouse model
    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · oralAs given in this study (mouse).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In addition, in a high-fat diet-induced obesity mouse model, oral administration of KPV alleviated body weight gain, white adipose tissue expansion, liver mass increase, and obesity-associated dyslipidemia, including elevated plasma total cholesterol levels.
  2. 02AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In mice with high-fat diet-induced obesity, oral KPV alleviated white adipose tissue expansion.

    In plain wordsIn mice fed a high-fat diet, oral KPV reduced growth of white fat tissue.

    Peptide
    KPV
    Outcome
    DecreaseWhite adipose tissue expansion
    Study

    mousen: not reported in source

    High-fat diet-induced obesity mouse model
    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · oralAs given in this study (mouse).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In addition, in a high-fat diet-induced obesity mouse model, oral administration of KPV alleviated body weight gain, white adipose tissue expansion, liver mass increase, and obesity-associated dyslipidemia, including elevated plasma total cholesterol levels.
  3. 03AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In mice with high-fat diet-induced obesity, oral KPV alleviated the increase in liver mass.

    In plain wordsIn mice fed a high-fat diet, oral KPV reduced the gain in liver weight.

    Peptide
    KPV
    Outcome
    DecreaseLiver mass
    Study

    mousen: not reported in source

    High-fat diet-induced obesity mouse model
    Outcome group
    Liver fat and liver function · Liver
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · oralAs given in this study (mouse).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In addition, in a high-fat diet-induced obesity mouse model, oral administration of KPV alleviated body weight gain, white adipose tissue expansion, liver mass increase, and obesity-associated dyslipidemia, including elevated plasma total cholesterol levels.
  4. 04AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In mice with high-fat diet-induced obesity, oral KPV alleviated obesity-associated dyslipidemia.

    In plain wordsIn mice fed a high-fat diet, oral KPV reduced abnormal blood fat levels.

    Peptide
    KPV
    Outcome
    DecreaseObesity-associated dyslipidemia
    Study

    mousen: not reported in source

    High-fat diet-induced obesity mouse model
    Outcome group
    Lipids · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · oralAs given in this study (mouse).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In addition, in a high-fat diet-induced obesity mouse model, oral administration of KPV alleviated body weight gain, white adipose tissue expansion, liver mass increase, and obesity-associated dyslipidemia, including elevated plasma total cholesterol levels.
  5. 05AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In mice with high-fat diet-induced obesity, oral KPV alleviated the elevation of plasma total cholesterol.

    In plain wordsIn mice fed a high-fat diet, oral KPV reduced the rise in blood cholesterol.

    Peptide
    KPV
    Outcome
    DecreasePlasma total cholesterol
    Study

    mousen: not reported in source

    High-fat diet-induced obesity mouse model
    Outcome group
    Lipids · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · oralAs given in this study (mouse).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In addition, in a high-fat diet-induced obesity mouse model, oral administration of KPV alleviated body weight gain, white adipose tissue expansion, liver mass increase, and obesity-associated dyslipidemia, including elevated plasma total cholesterol levels.
  6. 06LabIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, KPV suppressed MDI-induced adipocyte differentiation in a dose-dependent way.

    In plain wordsIn lab tests on fat precursor cells, KPV reduced fat-cell formation, more strongly at higher doses.

    Peptide
    KPV
    Outcome
    DecreaseAdipocyte differentiation
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    3T3-L1 preadipocytes
    Outcome group
    Fat metabolism and adipogenesis · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    KPV treatment dose-dependently suppressed adipocyte differentiation.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In this study, we investigated the regulatory effects of KPV on MDI-induced adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes.
  7. 07LabIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, KPV at 100 μg/mL reduced Oil Red O staining by about 55% compared with MDI-treated cells.

    In plain wordsIn lab tests on fat precursor cells, KPV lowered fat staining compared with untreated differentiating cells.

    Peptide
    KPV
    Outcome
    DecreaseOil Red O staining intensity
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    3T3-L1 preadipocytes
    Comparator
    MDI-treated group
    Outcome group
    Fat metabolism and adipogenesis · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    100 μg/mLAs given in this study.

    Measurements

    Oil Red O staining reduction
    ≈ 55%
    KPV 100 μg/mL vs MDI-treated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Specifically, treatment with 100 μg/mL KPV reduced Oil Red O staining intensity by approximately 55% and intracellular triglyceride content by approximately 38% compared with the MDI-treated group.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In this study, we investigated the regulatory effects of KPV on MDI-induced adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes.
  8. 08LabIn vitro (cells)Activity measurement

    In 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, KPV at 100 μg/mL reduced intracellular triglyceride by about 38% compared with MDI-treated cells.

    In plain wordsIn lab tests on fat precursor cells, KPV lowered stored fat compared with untreated differentiating cells.

    Peptide
    KPV
    Outcome
    DecreaseIntracellular triglyceride content
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    3T3-L1 preadipocytes
    Comparator
    MDI-treated group
    Outcome group
    Fat metabolism and adipogenesis · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    100 μg/mLAs given in this study.

    Measurements

    Triglyceride content reduction
    ≈ 38%
    KPV 100 μg/mL vs MDI-treated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Specifically, treatment with 100 μg/mL KPV reduced Oil Red O staining intensity by approximately 55% and intracellular triglyceride content by approximately 38% compared with the MDI-treated group.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In this study, we investigated the regulatory effects of KPV on MDI-induced adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes.
  9. 09LabIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    In 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, KPV decreased expression of the adipogenic marker PPARγ.

    In plain wordsIn lab tests on fat precursor cells, KPV lowered a key protein that drives fat-cell formation.

    Peptide
    KPV
    Outcome
    DecreasePPARγ expression
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    3T3-L1 preadipocytes
    Outcome group
    Fat metabolism and adipogenesis · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In addition, KPV decreased the expression of key adipogenic markers, including peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) and fatty acid synthase (FAS).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In this study, we investigated the regulatory effects of KPV on MDI-induced adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes.
  10. 10LabIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    In 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, KPV decreased expression of the adipogenic marker fatty acid synthase (FAS).

    In plain wordsIn lab tests on fat precursor cells, KPV lowered a fat-making enzyme.

    Peptide
    KPV
    Outcome
    DecreaseFatty acid synthase expression
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    3T3-L1 preadipocytes
    Outcome group
    Fat metabolism and adipogenesis · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In addition, KPV decreased the expression of key adipogenic markers, including peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) and fatty acid synthase (FAS).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In this study, we investigated the regulatory effects of KPV on MDI-induced adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes.
  11. 11LabIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    In differentiating 3T3-L1 cells, KPV attenuated reactive oxygen species production.

    In plain wordsIn lab tests on fat precursor cells, KPV lowered production of reactive oxygen species.

    Peptide
    KPV
    Outcome
    DecreaseReactive oxygen species production
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    3T3-L1 preadipocytes
    Outcome group
    Fat metabolism and adipogenesis · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Mechanistically, KPV attenuated reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and was associated with reduced AKT-dependent mTOR signaling and altered PPARγ phosphorylation during adipocyte differentiation.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In this study, we investigated the regulatory effects of KPV on MDI-induced adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes.
  12. 12LabIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    In differentiating 3T3-L1 cells, KPV treatment was associated with reduced AKT-dependent mTOR signaling.

    In plain wordsIn lab tests on fat precursor cells, KPV was linked to weaker AKT and mTOR signals.

    Peptide
    KPV
    Outcome
    DecreaseAKT-dependent mTOR signaling
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    3T3-L1 preadipocytes
    Outcome group
    Fat metabolism and adipogenesis · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Mechanistically, KPV attenuated reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and was associated with reduced AKT-dependent mTOR signaling and altered PPARγ phosphorylation during adipocyte differentiation.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In this study, we investigated the regulatory effects of KPV on MDI-induced adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes.
  13. 13LabIn vitro (cells)Mechanism

    In differentiating 3T3-L1 cells, KPV was associated with altered PPARγ phosphorylation; the direction is not stated.

    In plain wordsIn lab tests on fat precursor cells, KPV was linked to a change in PPARγ phosphorylation.

    Peptide
    KPV
    Outcome
    Direction not reportedPPARγ phosphorylation
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    3T3-L1 preadipocytes
    Outcome group
    Fat metabolism and adipogenesis · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Mechanistically, KPV attenuated reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and was associated with reduced AKT-dependent mTOR signaling and altered PPARγ phosphorylation during adipocyte differentiation.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In this study, we investigated the regulatory effects of KPV on MDI-induced adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes.

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  1. Version 3Current

    9 Oct 2026, 18:17 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 2

    9 Oct 2026, 03:03 UTC

    Study data updated · source update from Europe PMC

  3. Version 1

    9 Oct 2026, 02:56 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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