Inhibitory Effects of Solvent-Partitioned Fractions of Two Nigerian Herbs (Spondias mombin Linn. and Mangifera indica L.) on α-Amylase and α-Glucosidase

Inhibitory Effects of Solvent-Partitioned Fractions of Two Nigerian Herbs (Spondias mombin Linn. and Mangifera indica L.) on α-Amylase and α-Glucosidase

Therapies directed towards controlling hyperglycemia, the hallmark of type-2 diabetes mellitus, go a long way in managing diabetes and its related complications. Reducing glucose level through the inhibition of the relevant carbohydrate hydrolyzing enzymes is one among many routes in the management...

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Main Authors: Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo, Adeola Agnes Afon, Adebola Busola Ojo, Basiru Olaitan Ajiboye, Babatunji Emmanuel Oyinloye, Abidemi Paul Kappo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
Spondias mombin
Mangifera indica
α-amylase
α-glucosidase
antioxidant activity
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/7/6/73

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