Leaves from Morus alba L. are a potential source of bioactive compounds.
Caffeic acid, hesperetin, quercetin and hydroxyflavin were identified in MLPE.
Inhibiting adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 cells resulted in reduced fat.
MLE and MLPE exhibited significant inhibition of TG and TC pathway.
MLE and MLPE have potential applications in diet-based antiobesity intervention.