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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-01-01
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Series: | Pharmaceutical Biology |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13880209.2017.1343358 |