Identification of the Active Compound and Anti-obesity Effect of Korean Naked Barley Extract on 3T3-L1 Adipocytes

Obesity has become a global health concern and is considered a major risk factor for diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, and certain cancers. Adipocytes in the body play an important role in energy balance by controlling storage and mobilization of triacylglycerol. In this study, the anti-adipogenic potential of barley extract was evaluated using 3T3-L1 adipocytes and an anti-adipogenic compound in the water extract was identified.