Diabetes Studies

Antidiabetic property of fractions and pure compounds from Andrographis paniculata.

Andrographis paniculata fractions improved glucose uptake in adipocytes and contained potential antidiabetic chemicals. Andrographolide and 14-deoxyandrographolide showed promise for type 2 diabetes treatment.

Bokshi B, Chen H and Ung AT (2023).
Nat Prod Res.
PubMed:
38099351

Mimosa pudica Linn. extract improves aphrodisiac performance in diabetes-induced male Wister rats.

The study showed that the ethanolic extract of L. plant can improve male sexual dysfunction caused by diabetes in rats. It increases testosterone, hormones, antioxidant levels, and reduces oxidative stress. Molecular docking study revealed potential compounds with high binding affinity to PDE5 enzyme, suggesting aphrodisiac effects.

Palanichamy C et al (2023).
J Biomol Struct Dyn.
PubMed:
38088340

Medicinal plants used for management of diabetes and hypertension in Ghana.

This study investigated medicinal plants used by herbalists in Ghana for managing diabetes and hypertension. 39 species of plants were identified, 18 for hypertension, 12 for diabetes, and 9 for both. Some of these plants have potential therapeutic benefits, but clinical studies are needed for confirmation.

Asafo-Agyei T et al (2023).
Heliyon.
PubMed:
38076168

Hypoglycemic activity of immature persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) extracts and its inhibition mechanism for α-amylase and α-glucosidase.

Immature persimmons contain Hederagenin, Ursolic acid, and Quercetin dehydrate, which inhibit α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes, reducing hyperglycemia. They have potential for treating diabetes mellitus.

Han Z et al (2023).
Int J Biol Macromol.
PubMed:
38070815

Acute and chronic toxicity in Sprague-Dawley rats of orally-administered total lignans from Arctii Fructus, a potential therapeutic drug for diabetes.

TLAF, a compound from Arctii Fructus, showed low toxicity in rats at 1,800 mg/kg for 26 weeks. It has potential for clinical treatment of diabetes.

Mei J et al (2024).
Regul Toxicol Pharmacol.
PubMed:
38070762

Investigating the multitargeted anti-diabetic potential of cucurbitane-type triterpenoid from Momordica charantia: an LC-MS, docking-based MM\GBSA and MD simulation study.

A cucurbitane-type triterpene exhibited anti-diabetic properties, showing favorable binding energy, stability, pharmacokinetic, and toxicity properties. It has potential as an anti-diabetic drug candidate, but further research is needed.

Famuyiwa SO et al (2023).
J Biomol Struct Dyn.
PubMed:
38069604

Lonicerin promotes wound healing in diabetic rats by enhancing blood vessel regeneration through Sirt1-mediated autophagy.

Tossers investigated LCR, a compound found in plants, for treating diabetic wounds. They found it promotes autophagy and activates SIRT signaling, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, enhancing cell survival and angiogenesis. LCR shows potential as a therapeutic agent for diabetic wounds.

Lin Z et al (2023).
Acta Pharmacol Sin.
PubMed:
38066346