Hypoglycemic potential of Trixis angustifolia aqueous extract in alloxan-induced diabetic mice

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https://doi.org/10.3329/bjp.v14i2.39254

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Alloxan, Diabetes, Hypoglycemia, Mouse, Trixis angustifolia

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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the hypoglycemic potential of Trixis angustifolia in alloxan-induced diabetic mice. An intragastric administration of the aqueous extract (50, 100 and 200 mg/kg) prepared from the aerial parts of T. angustifolia was evaluated. The treatment with the extract at 100 mg/kg produced a significant lowered (30.5%) of the blood glucose levels in diabetic mice after 15 days of daily oral administration. In addition, the extract induced a significant decrease in serum total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein whereas increased the high-density lipoprotein level. Additionally, the presence of alkaloids, cumarins, saponins, flavonoids and reducing sugars were identified in the extract. These findings provide a basis explaining the traditional folk medicine use of this plant as a hypoglycemic agent by the Mexican people.

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2019-04-21

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Salazar-Gómez, A., M. E. Vargas-Díaz, and L. Garduño-Siciliano. “Hypoglycemic Potential of Trixis Angustifolia Aqueous Extract in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Mice”. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, vol. 14, no. 2, Apr. 2019, pp. 74-79, doi:10.3329/bjp.v14i2.39254.

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