Characterization of Rhodiola heterodonta (Crassulaceae): Phytocomposition, Antioxidant and Antihyperglycemic Activities
Authors
Zaripova MR
Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Academy of Science of Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan
Gayibova SN
Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Academy of Science of Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan
Makhmudov RR
Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Academy of Science of Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan
Mamadrahimov AA
Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Academy of Science of Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan
Vypova NL
Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Academy of Science of Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan
Gayibov UG
Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Academy of Science of Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan
Miralimova SM
Institute of Microbiology, Academy of Science of Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100128, Uzbekistan
Aripov TF
Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Academy of Science of Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan
Keywords:
alphα-amylase, alphα-glucosidase, antioxidants, hypoglycemic agents, qualitative/quantitative determination of compounds
Abstract
Plant extracts have been widely used in traditional medicine to prevent diabetes. The present study aimed to examine the antihyperglycemic properties of an ethanolic extract from Rhodiola heterodonta roots. In vitro evaluation revealed that treatment with the R. heterodonta extract resulted in significant reactive oxygen species inhibition, glucose binding, glucose transporter activation, and suppression of α-amylase and α-glucosidase. Moreover, the treatment with 100 mg/kg of R. heterodonta extract dramatically decreased glucose levels in glucose-, alloxan-, or adrenaline-induced diabetic rats. The information gathered in this study bridges the knowledge gap between traditional healers in Uzbekistan who utilize R. heterodonta and its potential for future medication development.
Keywords: alphα-amylase, alphα-glucosidase, antioxidants, hypoglycemic agents, qualitative/quantitative determination of compounds
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