Identification of novel human dipeptidyl peptidase-IV inhibitors of natural origin (Part II): in silico prediction in antidiabetic extracts.

BACKGROUND: Natural extracts play an important role in traditional medicines for the treatment of diabetes mellitus and are also an essential resource for new drug discovery. Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitors are potential candidates for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, and the e...

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Main Authors: Laura Guasch, Esther Sala, María José Ojeda, Cristina Valls, Cinta Bladé, Miquel Mulero, Mayte Blay, Anna Ardévol, Santiago Garcia-Vallvé, Gerard Pujadas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3448616?pdf=render