Mediation of Endogenous β-Endorphin by Tetrandrine to Lower Plasma Glucose in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

The role of β-endorphin in the plasma glucose-lowering action of tetrandrine in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats (STZ-diabetic rats) was investigated. The plasma glucose concentration was assessed by the glucose oxidase method. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to determine the plas...

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Main Authors: Jen-Hao Hsu, Yang-Chang Wu, Shorong-Shii Liou, I-Min Liu, Lee-Wen Huang, Juei-Tang Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2004-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ecam/neh027