In vitro and in vivo antidiabetic potential of extracts and a furostanol saponin from Balanites aegyptiaca

Context: Balanites aegyptiaca Del. (Zygophyllaceae) fruits are well-known antidiabetic drug in Egyptian folk medicine. Nevertheless, its mechanism of action is still unclear. Objectives: Searching for the possible mechanisms of action of the plant and identification of its bioactive compounds. Mater...

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Main Authors: Shahira Mohammed Ezzat, Amira Abdel Motaal, Sally Abdel Wanees El Awdan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:Pharmaceutical Biology
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13880209.2017.1343358