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Anti-Obesity, Lipid-Lowering, and Anti-Hyperglycemic Effects of CB-02 in High-Fat-Diet-Induced Obese Mice
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Anti-Obesity, Lipid-Lowering, and Anti-Hyperglycemic Effects of CB-02 in High-Fat-Diet-Induced Obese Mice

Hoàng Lân Hiệp, Dung Nguyen Van, Phùng Văn Bằng, Nguyễn Đình Nhân, Nguyễn Hoàng Ngân, Đào Cường Tô, Lê Hồng Phú, Sep-2025, In: MDPI, 30, 18, p. 1-24

Overview

  • Hoàng Lân Hiệp
  • Dung Nguyen Van
  • Phùng Văn Bằng
  • Nguyễn Đình Nhân
  • Nguyễn Hoàng Ngân
  • Đào Cường Tô
  • Lê Hồng Phú

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