scholarly journals In vivo and in vitro antidiabetic potential of Taraxacum officinale root extracts

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 168-175
Author(s):  
Lana YM. Juee ◽  
Alaadin M. Naqishbandi

AbstractTaraxacum officinale F.H. Wigg (Asteraceae) root is traditionally used to treat diabetes, dyspepsia, heartburn, anorexia and hepatitis. In this work, petroleum ether, chloroform, methanol and aqueous extracts of T. officinale root were evaluated for their antidiabetic activity in normoglycemic and alloxan-induced diabetic mice at two concentrations (200 and 400 mg/kg) using antidiabetic and subcutaneous glucose tolerance tests. Herein, in vitro glucose uptake assay was performed using HepG2 and 2-NDBG, while LC-MS/MS was employed for the phytochemical study of the main active constituents in the active extract. In the experiments, T. officinale root aqueous extract (400 mg/kg) showed a significant decrement in blood glucose level (62.33%, p ≤0.05), while other extracts (p >0.05) showed insignificant activity – in alloxan-induced diabetic mice with no apparent effect on the normoglycemic model. The extracts also showed an insignificant reduction in glucose levels (p >0.05) in the subcutaneous glucose tolerance test. However, a significant glucose uptake enhancement (149.6724%, p ≤0.05) was exhibited by the aqueous extract. Phytochemical study of the aqueous extract showed higher total phenolic than total flavonoid content, in which chlorogenic acid, protocatechuic acid, and luteolin-7-glucoside were identified.

Author(s):  
Ravi Shankar N ◽  
Ram Kishore ◽  
Puranik SB

The purpose of current investigation was to investigate in vivo and in vitro anti-diabetic potentials of aqueous extract of Alphonsea sclerocarpa leaves against alloxan induced diabetes in albino rats. Two in vivo and one in vitro methods were performed for the evaluation of aqueous extract for antidiabetic activity. For in-vivo evaluation, diabetes was induced in albino rats by administering a single dose of alloxan. The study was designed to test the acute effect of aqueous extract of Alphonsea sclerocarpa (AEAS) to reduce blood glucose in OGTT. The chronic study of 21 days was performed against diabetic rats and blood glucose was determined at 1st , 7 th, 14th and 21st day. In chronic in vivo study, serum parameters insulin, urea, creatinine, total cholesterol, triglycerides, ALT and AST were also estimated at 21st day to determine the effects of aqueous and aqueous extracts on complications of diabetes mellitus. Glucose uptake by hemidiaphragm assay was performed to test the ability of extract to utilize glucose. In Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, standard glibenclamide and aqueous extract (200mg/kg and 400mg/kg) treated animals have shown significant reduction in blood glucose at 90 mins but at 120 mins. In chronic model the aqueous extract effectively reduced blood glucose levels (P<0.001) at 14th and 21st day of study in therapeutic groups and effect was comparable to that of standard. The extract could also significantly (P<0.001) reduce concentrations of SGOT, triglycerides, cholesterol and urea in serum and significantly (P<0.001) increased the insulin level in blood which proves beneficial effects of the extract in diabetes. The change in concentrations of SGPT and urea were less significant (P>0.01). The presence of extract in glucose uptake assay could significantly increase utilization of the glucose by rat hemidiaphragm. The aqueous extract of Alphonsea sclerocarpa possess significant antidiabetic properties against alloxan induced diabetic animals.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-55
Author(s):  
Anitha T A ◽  
Pakutharivu T ◽  
Nirubama K ◽  
Akshaya V

The traditional herbal medicines are mainly obtained from plants are used in the management of Diabetes mellitus. The main objective of this work was to assess the presence of phytochemical compounds and to evaluate the in vitro antidiabetic activity of isopropanolic extracts of Pimenta racemosa leaves by studying their α-amylase inhibitory activity and glucose transport across yeast cells. Screening of phytochemicals showed positive results for alkaloids, steroids, cardiac glycosides, terpenoids, reducing sugars, anthraquinones, and results of in vitro α-amylase inhibitory studies demonstrated there was a dose-dependent increase in percentage inhibitory activity by the isopropanolic leaf extracts of Pimenta racemosa. At a concentration of 1 mg/ml, the extract showed a percentage inhibition 33.6 and for 5 mg/ml it was 91.2. The glucose uptake study was also studied through yeast cells by analyzing theamount of glucose remaining in the medium after a specific time intervals. It serves as an indicator for the capability of isopropanolic leaf extracts of Pimenta racemosa to transport the glucose into yeast cells. As a result, we found that the isopropanolic leaf extract of Pimenta racemosa have inhibitory activity against αamylase and also, which is efficient in glucose uptake. This therapeutic potentiality of Pimenta racemosa could be exploited in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Further studies are also required to elucidate whether the plant have antidiabetic potential by in vivo for corroborating the traditional claim of the plant.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rathinavelusamy Paramaguru ◽  
Papiya Mitra Mazumder ◽  
Dinakar Sasmal ◽  
Venkatesan Jayaprakash

The present study was designed to estimate the detailed antidiabetic activity ofPterospermum acerifolium(L.) Willd flowers.In vitroalpha amylase inhibition study was carried out on 50% ethanol extract of flowers (PAFEE) and its various fractions. The active ethyl acetate fraction (PAFEF) was subfractionated into three subfractions (PAFE1, PAFE2, and PAFE3) and subjected to acute toxicity studies followed by antidiabetic screeningin vivoby streptozotocin-nicotinamide induced type II diabetes. Diabetic animals treated with PAFE2 (30 mg/kg) reduced the levels of fasting blood glucose, significantly (P<0.001) compared to that of diabetic control animals. Histological studies on drug treated groups did not show remarkable positive changes inβ-cells. PAFE2 showed32.6±1.93% glucose uptake over control and, in the presence of PI3K inhibitor wortmannin, declined to13.7±2.51%. HPLC analysis of PAFE2 reveals the presence of quercetin and apigenin as major constituents and both are inhibiting the glycogen phosphorylase enzyme in molecular modelling studies. The study evidenced strongly that the probable glucose lowering mechanism of action of active subfraction PAFE2 is by increasing the glucose uptake in peripheral tissues and by inhibition of gluconeogenesis.


Author(s):  
Arun Kashivishwanath Shettar ◽  
Ankala Basappa Vedamurthy

<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Evaluating antidiabetic property of <em>Hopea ponga</em> and <em>Vitex leucoxylon</em> extracts by using <em>in vitro</em> assays.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The exhaustive serial extraction was carried out with a series of solvents: chloroform, ethyl acetate, methanol, ethanol and water with increasing polarity using Soxhlet apparatus. The concentrated and dried extracts were evaluated for antidiabetic activity by employing standard <em>in vitro</em> techniques (α-amylase and glucose uptake assay using yeast model in which the effects of extracts on α-amylase and glucose uptake was tested by considering the percentage of inhibition of α-amylase and increase in glucose uptake in yeast cells).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong><em>In vitro</em> antidiabetic studies show that in case of <em>Hopea ponga</em> methanol extract showed comparable antidiabetic activity with percentage of α-amylase inhibition 51.7925±0.92794 % and with IC50 value 96.53 µg and it was less on comparison with standard i.e. 71.0907±0.67796% with IC50 value 70.33 µg and in case of glucose uptake assay aqueous extract showed higher activity over all remaining extracts with percentage of inhibition 49.8100±0.62476% and with IC50 value 250.95 µg. whereas in case of <em>Vitex leucoxylon</em> aqueous extract exhibited significant activity in both performed assays i. e α-amylase inhibition and glucose uptake assay with percentage 54.6147±0.46397% and 57.1337±0.44201% respectively when compared to other solvent extracts.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Results confirm that aqueous extract of <em>Vitex leucoxylon</em> exhibited highest antidiabetic activity among all extracts. Additional studies are needed for purification, characterization and structural elucidation of bioactive compounds from aqueous extract and also confirm its antidiabetic property by <em>in vivo</em> studies. The present study provides scientific evidence that the leaves of <em>Hopea ponga and Vitex leucoxylon</em> possess anti-diabetic efficacy. Thus, considering its relative antidiabetic potency, these extracts are the useful therapeutic agents for treating and management of diabetes.</p>


Author(s):  
Md. Dobirul Islam ◽  
Syeda Farida Akter ◽  
Md. Amirul Islam ◽  
Md. Salim Uddin

Aims: Presently the medicinal world is rapidly turning more on the therapeutic health benefits of natural product and medicinal plants in the management of major crucial disease and their complications. Medicinal plant, Stephania japonica has been studied for exploring antidiabetic potentiality as an alternative source of medicine against the global threat of Diabetes mellitus (DM). Methods: The extraction of S. japonica leaf was carried out by acetone and ethanol. Phytochemical screening and quantitative analysis of S. japonica leaf extracts were evaluated through chemically forming characterized color formation and calibration method respectively, by using standard reference substances (ascorbic acid, gallic acid, and quercetin) to assess the probable compounds present in the extract. Anti-diabetic potentiality of highest phytochemicals containing two extracts were investigated in in vitro as a ⍺-amylase inhibitors and in vivo through alloxan-induced Swiss albino diabetes mice model. Results: Alkaloids, carbohydrates, steroids, flavonoids, resins, saponins, tannins and coumarins were present in the leaf extracts. The estimated amount of total phenolics, flavonoids, flavonols and proanthrocyanidins contents of acetone and ethanol extract were 92.12±0.64 and 56.54±1.05 mg of gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/gm of dry extract, 66.02±1.42 and 46.17±0.54 mg of catechin equivalent (CAE)/gm of dry extract, 7.05±0.108 and 5.26±0.083 mg of quercetin equivalent (QUE)/gm of dry extract, 35.19±0.67 and 9.55±1.11 mg CAE/gm of dry extract, respectively. In 3, 5-dinitrosalicylic acid method, acetone and ethanol extract showed α-amylase inhibition of 51.02% and 46.62%, respectively at the concentration of 1000 µg/mL whereas in starch iodine color assay, acetone and ethanol extract showed inhibition of 57.32% and 52.12%, respectively at the concentration of 800 µg/mL. In contrast, both of the leaf extracts significantly (p<0.05 to p<0.001) improved the lipid profile parameters, blood glucose level and serum hepatic marker proteins in alloxan-induced diabetic mice. Conclusion: The present study strongly concluded that S. japonica leaf extracts process potent antidiabetic potentiality that might be significance for the management of diabetes and its complications.


Circulation ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 116 (suppl_16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Yue ◽  
Tomoko Asagami ◽  
Ramendra K Kundu ◽  
Yin-Gail Yee ◽  
Alexander J Glassford ◽  
...  

Background : Apelin, a peptide hormone with unique cardioactive properties, is also an adipokine, secreted by adipocytes in response to insulin. However, the overall effect of apelin on insulin sensitivity remains largely uncharacterized. Methods : For in vitro experiments, 3T3L1 cells were differentiated into adipocytes over 8 days, with apelin (1 microM) added daily to the media. Cells were then treated with insulin (100 nM; n = 5) for 30 minutes and incubated with 2-[ 3 H]-deoxyglucose. Glucose incorporation was then measured by scintillation counting. For in vivo experiments (n = 4 all studies), apelin-deficient (KO) mice were created by homologous recombination in embryonic stem cells. At age 7 weeks, insulin and glucose tolerance tests, as well as an enzyme immunosorbent assay for insulin, were performed after a 6-hour fast. The mice were then scanned by computed tomography using a GE eXplore RS MicroCT system, and visceral adipose content was determined with MicroView software. Upon sacrifice 1 week later, visceral adipocytes were isolated via collagenase digestion, exposed to insulin, and assessed for glucose uptake as above. Results : Because apelin is upregulated by insulin in adipocytes, we measured glucose uptake in differentiated 3T3L1 cells chronically dosed with apelin. Though no differences were observed in basal uptake, insulin-induced uptake was increased versus control (p < 0.05). To further investigate the role of apelin in vivo , we assessed for insulin resistance in apelin KO mice. At 8 weeks of age, apelin KOs were heavier than age-matched wild type controls (25 vs. 22 g; p < 0.05). Though fasting glucose levels were not significantly different between groups, insulin levels were increased in the KOs (895 vs. 477 pg/microL; p < 0.05). In addition, both insulin and glucose tolerance tests were significantly abnormal in the KOs compared to wild type. Moreover, visceral fat volume was greater in the KOs (274 vs. 248 mm 3 /g body weight; p < 0.05). Finally, insulin-stimulated uptake was reduced (p < 0.05). Conclusions : Apelin is necessary for the proper maintenance of glucose homeostasis. Furthermore, apelin potentiates insulin-induced glucose uptake in adipocytes, suggesting a possible mechanism for its insulin sensitizing effects.


Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 293
Author(s):  
Hamza Mechchate ◽  
Imane Es-safi ◽  
Abdelhadi Louba ◽  
Ali S. Alqahtani ◽  
Fahd A. Nasr ◽  
...  

Withania frutescens L. is a wild perennial woody plant used by the local population for diverse therapeutic purposes. This work aims to study for the first time the potential inhibitory effect of this plant hydroethanolic extract on α-amylase and α-glucosidase activities using in vitro methods and its antidiabetic and antihyperglycemic activities using alloxan-induced diabetic mice as a model for experimental diabetes. Two doses were selected for the in vivo study (200 and 400 mg/kg) and glibenclamide, a well-known antidiabetic drug (positive control) in a subacute study (28 days) where the antihyperglycemic activity was also assessed over a period of 12 h on diabetic mice. The continuous treatment of diabetic mice with the extract of Withania frutescens for 4 weeks succeeded to slowly manage their high fasting blood glucose levels (after two weeks), while the antihyperglycemic test result revealed that the extract of this plant did not control hyperglycemia in the short term. No toxicity signs or death were noted for the groups treated with the plant extract, and it shows a protective effect on the liver and kidney. The in vitro assays demonstrated that the inhibition of alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase might be one of the mechanisms of action exhibited by the extract of this plant to control and prevent postprandial hyperglycemia. This work indicates that W. frutescens have an important long term antidiabetic effect that can be well established to treat diabetes.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-131
Author(s):  
Najoua Salhi ◽  
Abdelhakim Bouyahya ◽  
Otman El-Goumari ◽  
Meryem El Jemly ◽  
Ilhame Bourais ◽  
...  

Introduction: Pinus halepensis is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine for treatment of various pathologies including diabetes. The objective of this study is to perform a phytochemical study and to evaluate the antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of extracts of the bark of P. halepensis. Methods: Total polyphenols, flavonoids and tannins were determined by the Folin Ciocalteu method, aluminum trichloride reagent (AlCl3) and vanillin assay. Evaluation of the antioxidant activity was carried out using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2’-azinobis- (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) and ferric reducing agent (ferric reducing). The antidiabetic activity was first revealed by enzymatic inhibition tests through measuring the residual activities of α-amylase and α-glucosidase, and then, by oral tolerance tests of glucose and starch in male Wistar rats. To verify the safety of plant extracts, acute oral toxicity was determined. Results: The phytochemical analysis showed that the extracts of P. halepensis were rich in phenolic compounds. The anti-oxidation activity tests revealed a significant reducing power towards the radicals tested. In addition, P. halepensis inhibited the enzymes involved in diabetes (α-amylase and α-glucosidase) at very low concentrations. These effects were verified in the in vivo approach, in particular by using the starch tolerance test. Conclusion: P. halepensis extracts showed remarkable antioxidant and antidiabetic effects. However, further investigations are necessary to identify the main compounds of P. halepensis and to evaluate their antioxidant and antidiabetic effects.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Imtiaz Mustafa ◽  
Muhammad Naeem Faisal ◽  
Ghulam Hussain ◽  
Humaira Muzaffar ◽  
Muhammad Imran ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Euphorbia helioscopia, conventionally known as sun spurge, has been used as a traditional medicine to treat different diseases owing to its reported antitumor, antiviral and antioxidant activities. Methods The current research was formulated to assess the in-vitro antioxidant and antidiabetic ability of Euphorbia helioscopia subsequent to the phytochemical analysis of its various extracts. For this purpose, methanol, ethanol and aqueous extracts were prepared using the whole dried plant. Phytochemical analysis of the extracts was done to evaluate the total flavonoid components (TFC) and total phenolic components (TPC) in the extracts. A total of seven phenolic and three flavonoid contents were documented and quantified using HPLC. Antioxidant values were found by DPPH● assay, FRAP and ABTS assays. The antidiabetic potential of the extracts was evaluated by measuring the inhibition ability of the activity of enzymes α amylase and α glucosidase. Results After analyzing statistically, the results showed that methanolic extract possesses the highest TFC and TPC values while aqueous extract encompassed the lowest level of these contents. Invitro results showed that methanolic extract of the Euphorbia helioscopia has the maximum antioxidant capability since it showed the highest scavenging ability towards the DPPH● (IC50 value = 0.06 ± 0.02 mg/ml), FRAP (758.9 ± 25.1 μMFe+ 2/g), and ABTS (689 ± 25.94 μMTEq/g) due to the presence of high TPC (24.77 ± 0.35 mgGAEq/g) and TFC (17.95 ± 0.32 mgQEq/g) values. Antidiabetic activity in terms of inhibition potential of α amylase and α glucosidase activity was also observed maximum in methanolic extract having lowest IC50 value (0.4 ± 0.01 mg/ml and 0.45 ± 0.01 mg/ml respectively) and minimum in the aqueous extract (IC50 value = 0.57 ± 0.02 mg/ml and 0.76 ± 0.1 mg/ml respectively). Conclusion The experiment outcomes have shown that Euphorbia helioscopia extracts used in the current study contain antioxidant and antidiabetic activities; however, it is highest in its methanolic extract. The presence of the same trend towards the highest antidiabetic activity of the methanolic extract in terms of maximum inhibiting activity of α amylase and α glucosidase enzymes suggests a close association of TFC and TPC in minimizing diabetes.


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