The correction of the metabolic parameters of msg-induced obesity in rats by 2-[4-(benzyloxy) phenoxy] acetic acid

Abstract Epidemiological data showed that the number of obese people increases swiftly in all countries. Obesity can evoke metabolic syndrome or second type diabetes (T2D). So, the aim of our study was to investigate the influence of 2-[4-(benzyloxy) phenoxy] acetic acid on metabolic parameters of monosodium glutamate (MSG)-induced obesity in rats. We divided the rats as follows: 1- control group, 2 - MSG-group, 3 - MSG + 2-[4-(benzyloxy) phenoxy] acetic acid group. We investigated anthropometric parameters and blood biochemistry. It was established that MSG induced the development of visceral obesity in rats, in particular, it increased the Lee index, body mass index, deposits of subcutaneous, gonadal and visceral adipose tissue. The administration of 2-[4-(benzyloxy) phenoxy] acetic acid decreased metabolic parameters evoked by MSG. After obesity induction, there was recorded significant growth of cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol blood levels and significant decline in HDL cholesterol blood levels. There was a significant reduction in triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and VLDL, in 2-[4-(benzyloxy) phenoxy] acetic acid - treated group. Our results represent the basis for development of new treatment of obesity and associated conditions.