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[Experimental studies on hypoglycemic effects of total flavonoid from Toona sinensis]
Jun-Fang Zhang1, Jia-Yu Yang, Jin Wen
1Depart. of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangzhou 510080, China. johnsonzhang2006@163.com
Objective:
To study hypoglycemic effects of total flavonoid from Toona sinensis (TSTF) on diabetic mice model.
Methods:
To confect alloxan 0.02 g/ml with NS and injected alloxan into abdominal cavity to induce diabetic model, and all rats were fed bid with glucose for 2 consecutive days, then the blood glucose was detected by glucose oxidizes, when hypoglycemic point >11.00 mmol/L the rats were successful model made. 100 model rats were divided into 5 groups as contrast groups (distilled water), model control control groups, hight doses group (0.12 g/kg) and low doses group (0.6 g/kg) of TSTF, positive control groups of phenformin (0.10 g/kg); In addition to set 20 natural rats (distilled water), and all groups were fed qd for 15 consecutive days, and then the blood glucose were detected by glucose oxidizes in the sixteenth day.
Results:
The blood glucose levels of the diabetic rats in TSTF groups significantly decreased.
Conclusion:
TSTF can significantly decrease the blood glucose levels of diabetic mice induced by alloxan.
Insights
Total flavonoid from Toona sinensis (TSTF) effectively lowered blood glucose in diabetic mice. This study demonstrates TSTF
Area of Science:
- Phytochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Endocrinology
Context:
- Diabetes mellitus is a significant global health concern.
- Alloxan-induced diabetic mice serve as a standard model for evaluating anti-diabetic agents.
- Traditional medicinal plants are increasingly investigated for therapeutic potential.
Purpose:
- To investigate the hypoglycemic effects of total flavonoid from Toona sinensis (TSTF).
- To evaluate the efficacy of TSTF in a chemically-induced diabetic mouse model.
Summary:
- Diabetic mice were induced using alloxan and treated with varying doses of TSTF or phenformin.
- Blood glucose levels were monitored over 15 days.
- TSTF treatment resulted in a significant reduction in blood glucose levels compared to control groups.
Impact:
- TSTF exhibits significant anti-diabetic properties.
- This research supports the potential of TSTF as a natural therapeutic agent for managing diabetes.
- Further research into TSTF's mechanisms of action is warranted.
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