Alpha-Mangostin Improves Insulin Secretion and Protects INS-1 Cells from Streptozotocin-Induced Damage

Alpha-Mangostin Improves Insulin Secretion and Protects INS-1 Cells from Streptozotocin-Induced Damage

Alpha (α)-mangostin, a yellow crystalline powder with a xanthone core structure, is isolated from mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana), which is a tropical fruit of great nutritional value. The aim of the present study was to investigate the anti-diabetic effects of α-mangostin and t...

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Main Authors: Dahae Lee, Young-Mi Kim, Kiwon Jung, Young-Won Chin, Ki Sung Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
alpha mangostin
glucose response
insulin secretion
streptozotocin
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/5/1484

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