Investigation of α-Amylase and α-Glucosidases Inhibitory Effects of Silybum marianum (L. Gaertn) Seed Extracts In Vitro

Background: The α-glucosidase and α-amylase are the key enzymes involved in broken down of dietary polysaccharides to monosaccharides or simple sugars molecules. Inhibition of these two gastrointestinal enzymes especially in diabetic patients can reduce glucose absorption and decreases postprandial...

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Main Authors: H Fallah Huseini, B Asghari, J Asgarpanah, T Eghbali Zarch, A Babai Zarch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institue of Medicinal Plants, ACECR 2012-02-01
Series:Journal of Medicinal Plants
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Online Access:http://jmp.ir/article-1-500-en.html