A Protein Isolate from Moringa oleifera Leaves Has Hypoglycemic and Antioxidant Effects in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Mice

A Protein Isolate from Moringa oleifera Leaves Has Hypoglycemic and Antioxidant Effects in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Mice

Moringa oleifera has been used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes. However, few studies have been conducted to relate its antidiabetic properties to proteins. In this study, a leaf protein isolate was obtained from M. oleifera leaves, named Mo-LPI, and the hypoglycemic and antioxidant effects...

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Main Authors: Paulo C. Paula, Daniele O. B. Sousa, Jose T. A. Oliveira, Ana F. U. Carvalho, Bella G. T. Alves, Mirella L. Pereira, Davi F. Farias, Martonio P. Viana, Flavia A. Santos, Talita C. Morais, Ilka M. Vasconcelos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
Moringa
plant protein
hypoglycemic activity
antioxidant activity
diabetes therapy
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/22/2/271

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