Expressional profile of liver of CGMCC No.8730 Eurotium cristatum fermented dark tea fed high-fat diet rats

Microbial fermentation is involved in the processing of a dark tea popular for centuries in Northwest China which has shown many health benefits. This study will examine anti-obesity, hyperlipidemic and hyperglycemic effects of CGMCC No.8730 Eurotium cristatum (EC) fermented dark tea (8730DT). Male SD rats fed with normal or 60% high-fat diet (HFD) were intragastric administrated distilled water, or 8730 dark tea for 9 weeks. Liver was analyzed for gene expression profile. Liver of stilled-water-fed high fat diet rats were used as control. 3 replicates were included in both 8730 dark tea group or control group.