In vitro and in vivo inhibitory effects of Carica papaya seed on α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes
Reuben Agada, Wurochekke Usman, Sarkiyayi Shehu, Dluya Thagariki
Abstract
seed extracts. It was concluded that the inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes and the prevention of oxidative stress in postprandial hyperglycemia could be some of the possible mechanisms by which they exert their anti-diabetic properties.
Topics & Concepts
CaricaChemistryAcarboseEthyl acetateAntioxidantDPPHPhytochemicalAlpha-glucosidasePostprandialFood scienceTBARSAmylaseTraditional medicineBiochemistryEnzymeBotanyLipid peroxidationBiologyDiabetes mellitusMedicineEndocrinologyPapaya Research and ApplicationsCassava research and cyanideNatural Antidiabetic Agents Studies