What is a rapid model for induction of metabolic syndrome in rat?

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Anand Ramasamy

I think the the below link will give you an idea about the induction of metabolic syndrome

Article Animal models of metabolic syndrome: a review

Justin Siemian

Streptozotocin is commonly used to induce diabetes in rodents.

Md. Shahed-Al-Mahmud

Hello Mahdavifard,

In my opinion, Glucocorticoid-induced is the rapid model for analyzing metabolic syndrome in rats. This model has some benefits because it acting directly on different tissues and organs through the different mechanism in rats.