Potential insulin-like and insulin-sensitizing activity on 3T3-L1 adipocytes by terpeniods isolated from Tetracera indica

• Main Authors: Ahmed, Qamar Uddin, Hasan, Md. Mahmudul (Stu), Mat So'ad, Siti Zaiton, Bakhtiar, M. Taher, Latip, Jalifah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/61013/1/ICNP%202017_Dr%20Qamar_Evidences.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/61013/2/ICNP%202017_Lumut_Oral%20Presentation_Dr.%20Qamar%20U%20Ahmed_IIUM.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/61013/; http://www.mymnps.org/index.php/news/54-icnp-2017
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Aerial parts of Tetracera indica Merr. (Dilleniaceae) are traditionally used to treat diabetes in Malaysia. T. indica has been reported to contain terpenoids namely stigmasterol and betulinic acid as major constituents. Hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro antidiabetic potential of...