Platycodon grandiflorum extract represses up-regulated adipocyte fatty acid binding protein triggered by a high fat feeding in obese rats

Figure 3 Effects of PGE on subcutaneous adipose tissue weight and adipocyte cell area. At the end of experiment, all the animals were sacrificed and subcutaneous adipose tissue was isolated, weighed (A), cryosectioned (B), and fat cell area was measured (C). C: The control normal fat diet group (n = 10); H: 30% lard containing high fat diet group (n = 10); C + PGE: Control rat orally administered 150 mg/100 g body weight of Platycodon grandiflorum extract (PGE) group (n = 10); H + PGE: High fat feeding with orally administered PGE at the concentration of 150 mg/100 g body weight group (n = 10). Values are mean ± SE. They were compared using the ANOVA and post Tukey test. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.