| Literature DB >> 18693100 |
P Daisy1, R Jasmine, S Ignacimuthu, E Murugan.
Abstract
Acetone extract of Elephantopus scaber, an ethnomedicnal plant, reduced the blood glucose levels in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats significantly. Acute toxicity studies revealed the non-toxic nature of the crude extract. Fractionation of the acetone extract yielded a new steroid, 28Nor-22(R)Witha 2,6,23-trienolide. Biological testing of the compound demonstrated a significant antidiabetic activity by reducing the elevated blood glucose levels and restoring the insulin levels in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. This compound can be a useful candidate to treat diabetes.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18693100 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2008.06.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Phytomedicine ISSN: 0944-7113 Impact factor: 5.340