Abstract
Aim: Traditional plant treatments have been used throughout the world for the therapy of diabetes mellitus. Study Design: Using multiple in vitro models; this study was designed to investigate the efficacy and mode of action of Terminalia chebula Retz. (Combretaceae) used traditionally for treatment of diabetes. Place and Duration of Study: School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Ulster, 2001-2004. Results: T. chebula aqueous extract stimulated basal insulin output and potentiated glucose-stimulated insulin secretion concentration-dependently in the clonal pancreatic beta cell line, BRIN-BD11 (p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 771-782 |
Journal | European Journal of Medicinal Plants |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 20 Mar 2014 |
Keywords
- Terminilia chebula Retz. (Combretaceae)
- insulin secretion
- insulin action
- starch digestion
- peptide glycation.