Plant-Derived Compounds Targeting Pancreatic Beta Cells for the Treatment of Diabetes
Diabetes is a global health problem and a national economic burden. Although several antidiabetic drugs are available, the need for novel therapeutic agents with improved efficacy and few side effects remains. Drugs derived from natural compounds are more attractive than synthetic drugs because of t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/629863 |