What complex outcome regarding adiponectin levels was observed when comparing in vitro cell culture results to in vivo rat studies concerning Bioconverted Fruit Extract (BFE)?
In vitro showed BFE suppressed adiponectin, but in vivo BFE significantly increased adiponectin in rat adipose tissue.
The comparison between isolated cell studies (in vitro) and living animal systems (in vivo) regarding the effect of Bioconverted Fruit Extract (BFE) on adiponectin reveals a significant complexity in biological response. Adiponectin is generally considered protective against obesity. In simple cell cultures (3T3-L1 preadipocytes), BFE appeared to suppress this factor. However, when administered to live rats, BFE significantly *increased* adiponectin levels in adipose tissue. This discrepancy underscores that in vivo systems are far more complex, as the overall positive metabolic outcome achieved in rats suggests that components of Akebia modulate different cell types to achieve systemic benefit, overriding potential negative effects seen in isolated models.
