Ferrer-Lorente R, Cabot C, Fernández-López JA, Remesar X, Alemany M. Effects of oleoyl-estrone with dexfenfluramine, sibutramine or phentermine on overweight rats.
Eur J Pharmacol 2005;
513:243-8. [PMID:
15862807 DOI:
10.1016/j.ejphar.2005.02.044]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2004] [Revised: 11/26/2004] [Accepted: 02/25/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Abstract
We studied the combination of oleoyl-estrone with either dexfenfluramine, sibutramine or phentermine in overweight male rats treated for 10 days in order to determine whether they shared a mechanism of action. Oleoyl-estrone, dexfenfluramine and sibutramine decreased body weight and energy (essentially lipids); losses were higher when combined with oleoyl-estrone. Glycemia was maintained except under phentermine; oleoyl-estrone induced decreases in triacylglycerols, cholesterol, insulin and HOMA (homeostasis model assessment). Combination of oleoyl-estrone and sibutramine resulted in the loss of up to 29% body energy in 10 days. Energy expenditure was maintained. The effects of oleoyl-estrone and dexfenfluramine or sibutramine on appetite were substantially additive. All oleoyl-estrone-treated rats showed increased insulin sensitivity. In conclusion, combined treatment of overweight rats with oleoyl-estrone and sibutramine or dexfenfluramine results in a dramatic loss of weight and fat, whilst maintaining circulating energy homoeostasis.
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