scholarly journals Advanced Bioinformatics Tools in the Pharmacokinetic Profiles of Natural and Synthetic Compounds with Anti-Diabetic Activity

Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1692
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Udrea ◽  
Gratiela Gradisteanu Pircalabioru ◽  
Anca Andreea Boboc ◽  
Catalina Mares ◽  
Andra Dinache ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Synthetic Compounds ◽  
Synthetic Drugs ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Bioinformatics Tools ◽  
Sugar Levels ◽  
Natural And Synthetic

Diabetes represents a major health problem, involving a severe imbalance of blood sugar levels, which can disturb the nerves, eyes, kidneys, and other organs. Diabes management involves several synthetic drugs focused on improving insulin sensitivity, increasing insulin production, and decreasing blood glucose levels, but with unclear molecular mechanisms and severe side effects. Natural chemicals extracted from several plants such as Gymnema sylvestre, Momordica charantia or Ophiopogon planiscapus Niger have aroused great interest for their anti-diabetes activity, but also their hypolipidemic and anti-obesity activity. Here, we focused on the anti-diabetic activity of a few natural and synthetic compounds, in correlation with their pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic profiles, especially with their blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability. We reviewed studies that used bioinformatics methods such as predicted BBB, molecular docking, molecular dynamics and quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) to elucidate the proper action mechanisms of antidiabetic compounds. Currently, it is evident that BBB damage plays a significant role in diabetes disorders, but the molecular mechanisms are not clear. Here, we presented the efficacy of natural (gymnemic acids, quercetin, resveratrol) and synthetic (TAK-242, propofol, or APX3330) compounds in reducing diabetes symptoms and improving BBB dysfunctions. Bioinformatics tools can be helpful in the quest for chemical compounds with effective anti-diabetic activity that can enhance the druggability of molecular targets and provide a deeper understanding of diabetes mechanisms.

scholarly journals Status kesehatan dan asupan mikronutrien vegetarian dan nonvegetarian di Bali

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 157
Author(s):  
Ni Ketut Sutiari ◽  
Ali Khomsan ◽  
Hadi Riyadi ◽  
Faisal Anwar ◽  
Desak Putu Yuli Kurniati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Micronutrient Intake ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Vegetarian Diets ◽  
Sugar Levels

Health status and micronutrient intake among vegetarian and non-vegetarian in BaliBackground: Several studies have reported that vegetarian diets have health benefits for those adopting the diets.Objective: This study aimed to compare anemia status and micronutrient intake between vegetarians and non-vegetarians in Bali.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Bali. A total of 240 samples consisting of 160 vegetarians and 80 non-vegetarians were randomly selected. Hemoglobin (Hb) and fasting blood sugar levels were measured using the cyanmethemoglobin method and enzymatic colorimetric, respectively. Meanwhile, the data on micronutrient intakes were collected by interviews using the semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (SQFFQ). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and the Mann-Whitney test was performed to analyze the differences.Results: The study’s results showed that the mean Hb levels in the vegetarian group were significantly lower than non-vegetarians (p=0.002; p<0.05), and the anemia status in vegetarian women were higher (22.5%) than non-vegetarian women (2.5%). The mean fasting blood glucose level in non-vegetarians was significantly higher than in the vegetarian group (p=0.000; p<0.05). There were no differences in zinc (Zn) intake between vegetarians and non-vegetarians, but there were significant differences (p<0.05) in vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin B12, folic acid, magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), and iron (Fe) intakes.Conclusions: There were differences in anemia status and fasting blood glucose levels between vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The fasting blood glucose levels of non-vegetarians were higher than vegetarians, and there were differences in the intake of certain micronutrients between vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

scholarly journals UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIDIABETES KOMBINASI EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN ECENG GONDOK (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.)Solms) DAN DAUN SINTRONG (Crassocephalum crepidioides (Benth.) S. Moore) PADA MENCIT

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-53
Author(s):  
Andri Priyoherianto ◽  
◽  
Panji Ratih Suci ◽  
Putri Rizki Cahya Fatimah ◽  
Atik Nur Wijayanti
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Normal Limits ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Sugar Levels

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that occurs due to destruction of pancreatic ? cells characterized by blood glucose levels that exceed normal limits. The purpose of this study was to determine the therapeutic effect of the combination of water hyacinth leaf extract and Sintrong leaf in reducing blood glucose levels in alloxan-induced experimental animals. Water hyacinth leaf powder and Sintrong leaves were extracted using the maceration method with 70% ethanol as a solvent. A total of 25 mice were divided into 5 groups, namely negative control CMC-Na 0.5%, positive control glibenclamide 0.00065 mg / g BW, water hyacinth leaf extract 17.5 mg / kg BW, Sintrong leaf extract 10.5 mg/ kg BW and a combination of water hyacinth leaf extract 17.5 mg / kg BW and sintrong leaf 10.5 mg / kg BW. The results showed that a single extract of water hyacinth and Sintrong leaves was able to reduce blood sugar levels for 7 days. The combination dose was effective in reducing blood sugar levels with a combination dose of 17.5 mg/ kg water hyacinth leaf extract in combination for 7 days.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Effect of Macronutrients Combination on Blood Sugar Levels in Healthy Individuals

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berrak BASTURK ◽  
Zeynep KOC OZERSON ◽  
Aysun YUKSEL
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Protein Source ◽  
Carbohydrate Source ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Sugar Levels ◽  
Mean Blood Glucose

Background: The positive effects of blood glucose levels should be demonstrated in healthy or type 2 diabetic individuals who can be recommended to consume macronutrients (protein + fat) with carbohydrates. Therefore, at the end of the research planned with the amount of carbohydrates and fats that can be consumed in a meal, we aimed to recommend the consumption of food with high protein content egg together with the carbohydrate source. Methods: The study was carried out from Nov 2017 to Apr 2018 by looking at fasting blood glucose levels using feeding 2 different test foods on a minimum of 8 h of fasting in the Haliç University Sutluce Campus, Istanbul, Turkey. Before and after the carbohydrate and carbohydrate + protein source, blood glucose was measured from the fingertip for 3 days in 30 min, 60 min and 120 min periods. The average of 3 days was used in the analysis. Results: Blood glucose values were compared after individuals were given carbohydrate and carbohydrate + protein source. The mean blood glucose value 60 min after the carbohydrate administration was significantly higher than the average blood glucose value 60 min after the carbohydrate + protein administration (P= 0.006). Conclusion: A protein-containing diet positively affects the glycemia response and can recommend it. In individuals with diabetes, they should focus on the effects of proteins to achieve glycemia control.

scholarly journals Increased Inflammation in Atherosclerotic Lesions of DiabeticAkita-LDLr−/−Mice Compared to NondiabeticLDLr−/−Mice

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Engelbertsen ◽  
Fong To ◽  
Pontus Dunér ◽  
Olga Kotova ◽  
Ingrid Söderberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Fat Diet ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Plasma Cholesterol ◽  
Microvascular Complications ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Inflammatory Cells ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Atherosclerotic Lesions ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Plaque Inflammation

Background. Diabetes is associated with increased cardiovascular disease, but the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms are poorly understood. One proposed mechanism is that diabetes aggravates atherosclerosis by enhancing plaque inflammation. TheAkitamouse has recently been adopted as a relevant model for microvascular complications of diabetes. Here we investigate the development of atherosclerosis and inflammation in vessels ofAkitamice onLDLr−/−background.Methods and Results.Akita-LDLr−/−andLDLr−/−mice were fed high-fat diet from 6 to 24 weeks of age. Blood glucose levels were higher in both male and femaleAkita-LDLr−/−mice (137% and 70%, resp.). MaleAkita-LDLr−/−mice had markedly increased plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels, a three-fold increase in atherosclerosis, and enhanced accumulation of macrophages and T-cells in plaques. In contrast, femaleAkita-LDLr−/−mice demonstrated a modest 29% increase in plasma cholesterol and no significant increase in triglycerides, atherosclerosis, or inflammatory cells in lesions. MaleAkita-LDLr−/−mice had increased levels of plasma IL-1βcompared to nondiabetic mice, whereas no such difference was seen between female diabetic and nondiabetic mice.Conclusion.Akita-LDLr−/−mice display considerable gender differences in the development of diabetic atherosclerosis. In addition, the increased atherosclerosis in maleAkita-LDLr−/−mice is associated with an increase in inflammatory cells in lesions.

scholarly journals An AlphaScreen Assay for the Discovery of Synthetic Chemical Inhibitors of Glucagon Production

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew R. Evans ◽  
Shuguang Wei ◽  
Bruce A. Posner ◽  
Roger H. Unger ◽  
Michael G. Roth
Keyword(s):  
Cell Culture ◽  
Small Molecules ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Glucagon Secretion ◽  
Cell Culture Media ◽  
Glucagon Receptor ◽  
Synthetic Compounds ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Chemical Inhibitors

Glucose homeostasis is primarily controlled by two opposing hormones, insulin and glucagon, and diabetes results when insulin fails to inhibit glucagon action. Recent efforts to control glucagon in diabetes have focused on antagonizing the glucagon receptor, which is effective in lowering blood glucose levels but leads to hyperglucogonemia in rodents. An alternative strategy would be to control glucagon production with small molecules. In pursuit of this goal, we developed a homogeneous AlphaScreen assay for measuring glucagon in cell culture media and used this in a high-throughput screen to discover synthetic compounds that inhibited glucagon secretion from an alpha cell–like cell line. Some of these compounds inhibited transcription of the glucagon gene.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTS OF CORN FLOUR WITH TEMPEH FLOUR SUPPLEMENTATION FEEDING IN DIABETES MELLITUS WISTAR RATS TOWARD BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Fatifa Asmarani ◽  
Bambang Wirjatmadi ◽  
Merryana Adriani
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Standard Diet ◽  
Corn Flour ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Sugar Levels

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is metabolic disorder syndrome characterized by hyperglycemia due to deficiency of insulin secretion. Patients of diabetic patients increases each year, so it needs proper handling. Corn flour is a source of carbohydrates with a low glycemic index to help reduce the rise in blood sugar levels. In addition, supplementation with tempeh flour containing isoflavones act to protect cells from free radical thereby inhibiting damage cells. Fiber in tempeh affect blood glucose levels because it slows the absorption of glucose.Objective: To determine the effect supplementation of corn flour with tempeh flour on blood sugar levels in diabetes mellitus Wistar rats.Methods: The study was true experimental design with Pre-posttest control group design, samples were 20 male Wistar rats aged 2-3 months were then divided into 4 groups (T0, T1, T2, T3.) T0 was injected with alloxan as 30 mg / 150 grams of BB rats are subsequently treated with standard diet; T1 was dministered by standard diet 50% + 50% corn flour; T2 was administered by standard diet 50% + 30% + corn flour tempeh flour 20%; and T3 was administered by standard diet of corn flour 50% + 15% + 35% tempeh flour for 2 weeks. Blood glucose levels were measured with a glucose kit (GOD FS). Research data were analyzed by One Way ANOVA followed by Tukey's Post Hoc test p-value <0.05.Results: There were significant differences on blood sugar levels in all groups (p = 0.000): control group (only dietary standards), T1 (administered by standard diet 50% + corn flour 50%), T2 (administered by a standard diet 50% + cornstarch 30% tempeh flour + 20%) and T3 (administered by standard diet of corn flour 50% + 15% + 35% tempeh flour).Conclusion: corn flour with tempeh flour supplementation effect on decresing of blood sugar levels.

scholarly journals PEMANFAATAN INFUSA DAUN SIRIH MERAH (Piper crocatum) SEBAGAI ANTI-OBESITAS PADA MENCIT (Mus musculus)

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 50-57
Author(s):  
Desty Apritya ◽  
Miarsono Sigit ◽  
Retina Yunani ◽  
Fuji Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Mus Musculus ◽  
Experimental Animals ◽  
Betel Leaf ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Obesity In Mice ◽  
Sugar Levels ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this research is to know the effectiveness of red betel leaf infusion (Piper crocatum) as anti-obesity in mice (Mus musculus). Other parameters of this study to know the relationship between changes in blood glucose levels to obesity in experimental animals. Experimental animals used were 24 male mice. The design of this research is completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments 6 repetitions. There are four treatmens P0 (Control), P1 (6 mice by giving a betel leaf infusion with a concentration of 5%), P2 (6 mice by giving a betel leaf infusion with a concentration of 10%), and P3 (6 mice by giving a betel leaf infusion with a concentration of red 15%). The treatment is carried out once every day for 21 days. Before treatment, initial weight was weighed and blood glucose level examination continued on the 7th day, on the 14th day, and on the 21st day. Data obtained from the results of weighing and checking blood sugar levels were further analyzed using the ANOVA test which statistically showed no significant changes (P> 0.05) of body weight and blood glucose levels in mice (Mus musculus) given infusion red betel leaf (Piper crocatum).

scholarly journals Lipid profile among controlled and uncontrolled type-2 diabetic patients in a rural tertiary care center: a comparative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 562
Author(s):  
Manu Gangadhar ◽  
Narasimhamurthy K. Muthahanumaiah
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Lipid Profiles ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Lipid Parameters

Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health problem and endemic with rapidly increasing prevalence in both developed and developing countries. It has strong association with dyslipidaemias in relation to glycaemic control and duration of the disease. Dyslipidaemias make diabetic patients more susceptible to coronary artery disease (CAD) which is the major cause of increased mortality and morbidity. Objectives were to estimate the blood glucose levels and lipid profiles among diabetics and to compare the lipid profiles among controlled and uncontrolled diabetic subjects.Methods: A cross sectional study was done including 100 diabetic subjects aged between 40 to 60 years of either sex. Patients were classified into 2 groups with 50 subjects in each group as per their glycemic index. Group 1 was controlled diabetic patients (HbA1c≤7.5%) and Group 2 was uncontrolled diabetic patients (HbA1c>7.5%). Venous blood samples were collected from the subjects. The serum was used for analyzing FBS, PPBS, HbA1c and lipid profiles.Results: FBS, PPBS, HbA1c, total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL were more in females than male patients but the mean values were not significant statistically except FBS and total cholesterol. All the lipid parameters were elevated among uncontrolled diabetic patients compared to controlled diabetic patients which was statistically significant.Conclusions: Present study concluded that the blood glucose levels and lipid parameters were elevated among uncontrolled diabetics compared to controlled diabetics strongly depicting the co-relation between the glycemic levels and lipid abnormalities. Patients should be educated to monitor regularly and control blood glucose and lipid levels.

scholarly journals Empowerment Strategies Through Coaching Interventions on Controlling Blood Sugar Levels the Elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
Desi Deswita ◽  
Sefrizon Sefrizon ◽  
Anita Mirawati ◽  
Zulharmaswita Zulharmaswita ◽  
Yudistira Afconneri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Coaching Intervention ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Sugar Levels

The problem of elderly diabetes mellitus is complex and various interventions in the form of education have been carried out in controlling blood sugar levels but the results have not been optimal. Based on this, the researcher wants to know the effect of coaching intervention on controlling blood sugar levels of the elderly with diabetes in Indonesia. The quasi-experimental research design uses a treatment group. Sampling with consecutive sampling in which the intervention group was selected according to purpose, with 38 respondents. Independent t-test was used. The results obtained were significant differences in blood sugar levels after being given an intervention. Coaching interventions affect blood sugar levels of the elderly with diabetes. It was concluded that coaching interventions reduce blood sugar levels and provide opportunities for nurses to develop promotive and preventive efforts.  Keywords: blood glucose levels, coaching intervention, elderly

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