Improvements of insulin resistance in ovariectomized rats by a novel phytoestrogen from Curcuma comosa Roxb

• Main Authors: Mujalin Prasannarong, Vitoon Saengsirisuwan, Pawinee Piyachaturawat, Apichart Suksamrarn
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Science. Department of Physiology
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: insulin; Curcuma comosa Roxb.; postmenopausal; novel phytoestrogen; Open Access article
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/2834
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: Curcuma comosa Roxb. (C. comosa) is an indigenous medicinal herb that has been used in Thailand as a dietary supplement to relieve postmenopausal symptoms. Recently, a novel phytoestrogen, (3R)-1,7-diphenyl- (4E,6E)-4,6-heptadien-3-ol or compound 049, has been isolated and no study thu...