scholarly journals Assessing the In Vitro Inhibitory Effects on Key Enzymes Linked to Type-2 Diabetes and Obesity and Protein Glycation by Phenolic Compounds of Lauraceae Plant Species Endemic to the Laurisilva Forest

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 2023
Author(s):  
Vítor Spínola ◽  
Paula C. Castilho
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Protein Glycation ◽  
Inhibitory Effects ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Key Enzymes ◽  
Glycation End Products ◽  
First Time ◽  
Diabetes And Obesity

Methanolic leaf extracts of four Lauraceae species endemic to Laurisilva forest (Apollonias barbujana, Laurus novocanariensis, Ocotea foetens and Persea indica) were investigated for the first time for their potential to inhibit key enzymes linked to type-2 diabetes (α-amylase, α-glucosidase, aldose reductase) and obesity (pancreatic lipase), and protein glycation. Lauraceae extracts revealed significant inhibitory activities in all assays, altough with different ability between species. In general, P. indica showed the most promissing results. In the protein glycation assay, all analysed extracts displayed a stronger effect than a reference compound: aminoguanidine (AMG). The in vitro anti-diabetic, anti-obesity and anti-glycation activities of analysed extracts showed correlation with their flavonols and flavan-3-ols (in particular, proanthocyanins) contents. These Lauraceae species have the capacity to assist in adjuvant therapy of type-2 diabetes and associated complications, through modulation of the activity of key metabolic enzymes and prevention of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) formation.

Evaluation of Rubus grandifolius L. (wild blackberries) activities targeting management of type-2 diabetes and obesity using in vitro models

2019 ◽  
Vol 123 ◽  
pp. 443-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vítor Spínola ◽  
Joana Pinto ◽  
Eulogio J. Llorent-Martínez ◽  
Helena Tomás ◽  
Paula C. Castilho
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
In Vitro Models ◽  
Diabetes And Obesity

scholarly journals Cecropia pachystachya Leaves Present Potential to Be Used as New Ingredient for Antiaging Dermocosmetics

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Maria Fernanda Fernandes ◽  
Jessica Leiras Mota Conegundes ◽  
Nícolas de Castro Campos Pinto ◽  
Luiz Gustavo de Oliveira ◽  
Jair Adriano Kopke de Aguiar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activities ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid ◽  
Skin Aging ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Hek 293 ◽  
Human Embryonic Kidney Cells ◽  
Glycation End Products ◽  
First Time

Several biological activities have been reported for leaf extracts of Cecropia pachystachya species, including antioxidant and wound healing activities. This study aims to report, for the first time, the antiaging potential of the hydroethanolic (HE) and the ethanolic (EE) extracts obtained from the leaves of C. pachystachya using different in vitro assays. Both HE and EE presented relevant antioxidant capacity in different models, including phosphomolybdenum, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH), carotene/linoleic acid bleaching, and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) assays. Their ability to prevent the production of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) was also evaluated, and both extracts showed important activity, especially HE. The extracts also stimulated the fibroblasts proliferation in vitro, specialized cells that produce several mediators which maintain the skin integrity and youthfulness. Cytotoxicity of the extracts was not observed for this lineage or HEK-293, human embryonic kidney cells widely used to evaluate cytotoxicity of chemical compounds. HE also exhibited the ability to inhibit the collagenase (metalloproteinase MMP-2) and elastase activities. The total phenolic and flavonoids contents were also determined. HPLC analysis revealed the presence of the flavonoids orientin and iso-orientin, which were quantified to be used as chemical markers. The results suggested that the extracts of C. pachystachya leaves present the potential to be used in dermocosmetic formulations to prevent the skin aging process, which attracts the attention of pharmaceutical companies and researchers interested in the development of novel ingredients likely to be used as active principles in antiaging products.

scholarly journals The Inhibitory Effect ofPrunella vulgarisL. on Aldose Reductase and Protein Glycation

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Mei Li ◽  
Jin Kyu Kim ◽  
Jai Man Jang ◽  
Sang Oh Kwon ◽  
Cheng Bi Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aldose Reductase ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Protein Glycation ◽  
Prunella Vulgaris ◽  
Inhibitory Effects ◽  
Advanced Glycation ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Potent Inhibition ◽  
Glycation End Products

To evaluate the aldose reductase (AR) enzyme inhibitory ability ofPrunella vulgarisL. extract, six compounds were isolated and tested for their effects. The components were subjected toin vitrobioassays to investigate their inhibitory assays using rat lens aldose reductase (rAR) and human recombinant AR (rhAR). Among them, caffeic acid ethylene ester showed the potent inhibition, with the IC50values of rAR and rhAR at3.2±0.55 μM and12.58±0.32 μM, respectively. In the kinetic analyses using Lineweaver-Burk plots of 1/velocity and 1/concentration of substrate, this compound showed noncompetitive inhibition against rhAR. Furthermore, it inhibited galactitol formation in a rat lens incubated with a high concentration of galactose. Also it has antioxidative as well as advanced glycation end products (AGEs) inhibitory effects. As a result, this compound could be offered as a leading compound for further study as a new natural products drug for diabetic complications.

Boerhaavia diffusa inhibits key enzymes linked to type 2 diabetes in vitro and in silico; and modulates abdominal glucose absorption and muscle glucose uptake ex vivo

2018 ◽  
Vol 106 ◽  
pp. 1116-1125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olajumoke A. Oyebode ◽  
Ochuko L. Erukainure ◽  
Chika I. Chukwuma ◽  
Collins U. Ibeji ◽  
Neil A. Koorbanally ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Glucose Uptake ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Glucose Absorption ◽  
Key Enzymes ◽  
Boerhaavia Diffusa

scholarly journals Vitamin C Intake Reduces the Cytotoxicity Associated with Hyperglycemia in Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Isabel Rech Franke ◽  
Luiza Louzada Müller ◽  
Maria Carolina Santos ◽  
Arcênio Fishborn ◽  
Liziane Hermes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Dna Damage ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Hemoglobin A1c ◽  
Protein Glycation ◽  
Glycation End Products ◽  
Vitamin C Supplementation ◽  
Type 2 Diabetic

Hyperglycemia leads to the formation of free radicals and advanced glycation end-products (AGEs). Antioxidants can reduce the level of protein glycation and DNA damage. In this study, we compared the levels of vitamin C intake, which is among the most abundant antioxidants obtained from diet, with the levels of fasting plasma glucose (FPG), glycated hemoglobin (A1C), DNA damage, and cytotoxicity in prediabetic subjects and type 2 diabetic subjects. Our results indicated that there was no significant correlation between FPG or A1C and DNA damage parameters (micronuclei, nucleoplasmic bridges, and nuclear buds). FPG and A1C correlated with necrosis (r=0.294;P=0.013andr=0.401;P=0.001, resp.). Vitamin C intake correlated negatively with necrosis and apoptosis (r=-0.246;P=0.040, andr=-0.276;P=0.021, resp.). The lack of a correlation between the FPG and A1C and DNA damage could be explained, at least in part, by the elimination of cells with DNA damage by either necrosis or apoptosis (cytotoxicity). Vitamin C appeared to improve cell survival by reducing cytotoxicity. Therefore, the present results indicate the need for clinical studies to evaluate the effect of low-dose vitamin C supplementation in type 2 diabetes.

scholarly journals Vitamin D, adipose tissue, and obesity

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Marcotorchino ◽  
Franck Tourniaire ◽  
Jean-François Landrier
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Diabetes And Obesity

AbstractEpidemiological studies have shown a link between vitamin D deficiency and numerous pathologies such as cancers, immunity diseases, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Recent studies in vitro and in animal models demonstrated an impact of vitamin D on adipose tissue and adipocyte biology. Such observations are of particular interest and provide mechanistic explanations on the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and obesity.

Crocus cancellatus subsp. damascenus stigmas: chemical profile, and inhibition of α-amylase, α-glucosidase and lipase, key enzymes related to type 2 diabetes and obesity

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica R. Loizzo ◽  
Mariangela Marrelli ◽  
Alessandro Pugliese ◽  
Filomena Conforti ◽  
Farsad Nadjafi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Chemical Profile ◽  
Key Enzymes ◽  
Diabetes And Obesity
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