In vitro study on the hypoglycemic potential of Nicotiana tabacum leaf extracts

Inhibition of some carbohydrate metabolizing enzymes is one of the modes of action of antihyperglycemic agents. The aim of this study was to investigate the in vitro inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase by extracts of N. tabacum leaf. Powdered leaves were extracted with acetone, ethanol and wa...

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Main Authors: Mutiu Idowu Kazeem, Semawon Mauton Ogungbe, Gbemisola Morounke Saibu, Oluwaseyi Mayode Aboyade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bangladesh Pharmacological Society 2014-03-01
Series:Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology
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Online Access:https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BJP/article/view/17540