A Lanosteryl triterpene from Protorhus longifolia augments insulin signaling in type 1 diabetic rats

A Lanosteryl triterpene from Protorhus longifolia augments insulin signaling in type 1 diabetic rats

Abstract Background A substantial literature supports antidiabetic properties of the lanosteryl triterpene (methyl-3β-hydroxylanosta-9,24-dien-21-oate, RA-3) isolated from Protorhus longifolia stem bark. However, the molecular mechanism(s) associated with the antihyperglycemic properties of the trit...

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Main Authors: Sihle Ephraim Mabhida, Rabia Johnson, Musawenkosi Ndlovu, Nonhlakanipho Felicia Sangweni, Johan Louw, Andrew Opoku, Rebamang Anthony Mosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Subjects:
Hyperglycemia
Glucose transporter 4
Oxidative stress
Type 1 diabetes and lanosteryl triterpene
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-018-2337-z

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