Anti-Obesity, Lipid-Lowering, and Anti-Hyperglycemic Effects of CB-02 in High-Fat-Diet-Induced Obese Mice
, Dung Nguyen Van, , , , , , Sep-2025, In: MDPI, 30, 18, p. 1-24
Overview
Abstract:
Obesity, along with dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia, is a metabolic disorder growing in
prevalence that is linked to chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, and type
2 diabetes. This study evaluated the anti-obesity, lipid-lowering, and anti-hyperglycemic
effects of CB-02 capsules containing dry extracts of Phyllanthus emblica L., Dendrobium catenatum Lindl., and Gynostemma pentaphyllum in HFD-induced obese Swiss albino mice. After
12 weeks of HFD induction, mice were treated orally with CB-02 (576 or 1152 mg/kg/day)
for 8 weeks. CB-02 significantly reduced BW gain, AC, the Lee obesity index, and the
relative weights of visceral fat and major organs. It also improved lipid profiles by decreasing TC, TG, LDL-C, and non-HDL-C, while increasing HDL-C. These effects were
comparable to orlistat (60 mg/kg/day). Furthermore, CB-02 lowered fasting glucose and
improved insulin sensitivity, as indicated by an increased QUICKI and HOMA-β and
reduced HOMA-IR. Histopathological evaluation showed that CB-02 reduced hepatic
steatosis and inflammatory cell infiltration and also attenuated β-cell morphological alterations and pancreatic histopathological damage. These results suggest that CB-02 may be
a promising therapeutic candidate for managing obesity and its comorbidities, including
dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, and hepatic steatosis, contributing to the prevention of type
2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in obese individuals.
Keyword(s): CB-02 capsules; Phyllanthus emblica; Dendrobium catenatum; Gynostemma pentaphyllum; obesity; dyslipidemia
| Pages (from-to) | 1-24 |
| Journal | MDPI |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 18 |
| Publication status | Published - Sep-2025 |
| ISBN | 1420-3049 |
