Deciphering the potential of <i>Cymbopogon citratus</i> (DC.) Stapf as an anti-obesity agent: phytochemical profiling, <i>in vivo</i> evaluations and molecular docking studies
Omnia Aly, Reham Hassan Mekky, Florbela Pereira, Yasser Diab, Mohamed A. Tammam, Amr El‐Demerdash
Abstract
Cymbopogon citratus methanolic extract shows anti-obesity effects in HCHFD rats by reducing lipids, glucose, and gene expression. Flavones bind to APJ protein, confirming its hypolipidemic activity and potential for managing obesity.
Topics & Concepts
Cymbopogon citratusFlavonesIn vivoPhytochemicalChemistryPharmacologyTraditional medicineBiologyBiochemistryMedicineFood scienceChromatographyBiotechnologyEssential oilApelin-related biomedical researchAdipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic DiseasesLipid metabolism and disorders