Euonymus alatus: A Review on Its Phytochemistry and Antidiabetic Activity
Euonymus alatus (E. alatus) is a medicinal plant used in some Asian countries for treating various conditions including cancer, hyperglycemia, and diabetic complications. This review outlines the phytochemistry and bioactivities of E. alatus related to antidiabetic actions. More than 100 chemical co...
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doaj-6f010074dda044c0b9975ddf19246daa2020-11-24T21:04:30ZengHindawi LimitedEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine1741-427X1741-42882016-01-01201610.1155/2016/94257149425714Euonymus alatus: A Review on Its Phytochemistry and Antidiabetic ActivityXifeng Zhai0George Binh Lenon1Charlie C. L. Xue2Chun-Guang Li3Traditional & Complementary Medicine Program, School of Health Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC 3083, AustraliaTraditional & Complementary Medicine Program, School of Health Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC 3083, AustraliaTraditional & Complementary Medicine Program, School of Health Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC 3083, AustraliaTraditional & Complementary Medicine Program, School of Health Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC 3083, AustraliaEuonymus alatus (E. alatus) is a medicinal plant used in some Asian countries for treating various conditions including cancer, hyperglycemia, and diabetic complications. This review outlines the phytochemistry and bioactivities of E. alatus related to antidiabetic actions. More than 100 chemical constituents have been isolated and identified from E. alatus, including flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, lignans, cardenolides, phenolic acids, and alkaloids. Studies in vitro and in vivo have demonstrated the hypoglycemic activity of E. alatus extracts and its certain constituents. The hypoglycemic activity of E. alatus may be related to regulation of insulin signaling and insulin sensitivity, involving PPARγ and aldose reductase pathways. Further studies on E. alatus and its bioactive compounds may help to develop new agents for treating diabetes and diabetic complications.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9425714 |
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Euonymus alatus: A Review on Its Phytochemistry and Antidiabetic Activity |
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Euonymus alatus: A Review on Its Phytochemistry and Antidiabetic Activity |
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Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
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Euonymus alatus (E. alatus) is a medicinal plant used in some Asian countries for treating various conditions including cancer, hyperglycemia, and diabetic complications. This review outlines the phytochemistry and bioactivities of E. alatus related to antidiabetic actions. More than 100 chemical constituents have been isolated and identified from E. alatus, including flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, lignans, cardenolides, phenolic acids, and alkaloids. Studies in vitro and in vivo have demonstrated the hypoglycemic activity of E. alatus extracts and its certain constituents. The hypoglycemic activity of E. alatus may be related to regulation of insulin signaling and insulin sensitivity, involving PPARγ and aldose reductase pathways. Further studies on E. alatus and its bioactive compounds may help to develop new agents for treating diabetes and diabetic complications. |
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