The Establishment of Metabolic Syndrome Model by Induction of Fructose Drinking Water in Male Wistar Rats

2014221 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Norshalizah Mamikutty · Universiti Teknologi MARA

Zar Chi Thent · National University of Malaysia

Shaiful Ridzwan Sapri · National University of Malaysia

Natasya Nadia Sahruddin · National University of Malaysia

Mohd Rafizul Mohd Yusof · National University of Malaysia

Farihah Haji Suhaimi · National University of Malaysia

Abstract

We conclude that the metabolic syndrome rat model is best established with the induction of FDW 20% for eight weeks. This was evident in the form of higher obesity parameter which caused the development of the metabolic syndrome.

Topics & Keywords

Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Diet and metabolism studies Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: BioMed Research International

Volume 2014, pp. 1-8

DOI: 10.1155/2014/263897

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