Inhibitory properties of saponin from <i>Eleocharis dulcis</i> peel against α-glucosidase
Yipeng Gu, Xiaomei Yang, Chaojie Shang, Truong Thi Phuong Thao, Tomoyuki Koyama
Abstract
Daucosterol from <italic>Eleocharis dulcis</italic> peel exhibits potent inhibitory activity against α-glucosidase.
Topics & Concepts
DaucosterolChemistryStigmasterolSaponinHydrogen bondPostprandialChromatographyOrganic chemistrySilica gelDiabetes mellitusEndocrinologyPathologyMoleculeMedicineAlternative medicineNatural product bioactivities and synthesisNatural Antidiabetic Agents StudiesPlant Toxicity and Pharmacological Properties