Effects of Black Cumin Seed Extract on Pancreatic Islet β-Cell Proliferation and Hypoglycemic Activity in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

Thymoquinone (TQ), a bioactive compound derived from black cumin seeds, is renowned for its potent anti-obesity and anti-diabetic properties. Due to the stability challenges of TQ, it has predominantly been utilized in oil formulations. This study aimed to enhance the stability of TQ and investigate...

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Published in:	Antioxidants
Main Authors:	Jongkyu Kim, Yoon-Seok Chun, Namkyu Yoon, Byungkwon Kim, Kiin Choi, Sae-Kwang Ku, Namju Lee
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Subjects:	thymoquinone (TQ) black cumin seed extract (BCS) antioxidant function streptozotocin-induced diabetes hyperglycemia management
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/2/174