Hypoglycemic effect of 13-membered ring thiocyclitol, a novel alpha-glucosidase inhibitor from Kothala-himbutu (Salacia reticulata).
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem
; 72(7): 1962-4, 2008 Jul.
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A novel 13-membered ring thiocyclitol, isolated from an aqueous extract of Kothala-himbutu (Salacia reticulata), inhibited alpha-glucosidase in vitro. The inhibitory activity was investigated by maltose- and sucrose-loading on Wistar rats. This study found significant lowering of postprandial glucose levels, and the potency of 13-membered ring thiocyclitol was confirmed in vivo.
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Assunto principal:
Inibidores Enzimáticos
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Salacia
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Ciclitóis
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Inibidores de Glicosídeo Hidrolases
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Animals
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2008
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