Title: Anti-hyperglycemic Potential of Natural Products
Volume: 6
Issue: 3
Author(s): T. Matsui, I. A. Ogunwande, K. J.M. Abesundara and K. Matsumoto
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Keywords:
Diabetes, α-glucosidase, maltase inhibition, anti-hyperglycemic effect
Abstract: In order to evaluate the anti-hyperglycemic effect of natural compounds via the inhibition of α- glucosidase (AGH), the potential inhibitory effect of anthocyanins, caffeic acid analogs, and caffeoylquinic acid analogs have been reviewed. A new AGH assay system to mimic the membrane-bound AGH at the small intestine was proposed and evaluated.