Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) Reduces Cell Growth, Lipid Acquisition and Increases Adiponectin Expression in 3T3-L1 Cells

Figure 4

Representative morphological images of lipid uptake in ginseng-treated 3T3-L1 cells and corresponding quantification of lipid stain oil red O in parenthesis. Panels (a)–(c) represent untreated control, ginseng-treated cells at concentrations of 20.2 and 40.3 μg ml⁻¹, respectively. Values are expressed as mean ± SD, asterisks indicate a significant difference (𝑃<.05) compared to control.

(a) Control (1.56 ± 0.41 OD 500 nm)

(b) Ginseng 20.2 μg/mL (1.36 ± 0.48* OD 500 nm)

(c) Ginseng 40.3 μg/mL (1.21 ± 0.44* OD 500 nm)