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Euonymus alatus: A Review on Its Phytochemistry and Antidiabetic Activity
Joint Authors
Lenon, George Binh
Zhai, Xifeng
Li, Chun Guang
Xue, Charlie Changli
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Euonymus alatus (E.
alatus) is a medicinal plant used in some Asian countries for treating various conditions including cancer, hyperglycemia, and diabetic complications.
This review outlines the phytochemistry and bioactivities of E.
alatus related to antidiabetic actions.
More than 100 chemical constituents have been isolated and identified from E.
alatus, including flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, lignans, cardenolides, phenolic acids, and alkaloids.
Studies in vitro and in vivo have demonstrated the hypoglycemic activity of E.
alatus extracts and its certain constituents.
The hypoglycemic activity of E.
alatus may be related to regulation of insulin signaling and insulin sensitivity, involving PPARγ and aldose reductase pathways.
Further studies on E.
alatus and its bioactive compounds may help to develop new agents for treating diabetes and diabetic complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhai, Xifeng& Lenon, George Binh& Xue, Charlie Changli& Li, Chun Guang. 2016. Euonymus alatus: A Review on Its Phytochemistry and Antidiabetic Activity. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104501
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhai, Xifeng…[et al.]. Euonymus alatus: A Review on Its Phytochemistry and Antidiabetic Activity. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104501
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhai, Xifeng& Lenon, George Binh& Xue, Charlie Changli& Li, Chun Guang. Euonymus alatus: A Review on Its Phytochemistry and Antidiabetic Activity. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104501
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104501