| publication name | Saponin ameliorate diabetes in STZ-diabetic rats |
|---|---|
| Authors | Amira Ragab El Barky, Samy A. Hussein, Abeer A. Alm-Eldeen, yehia A. Hafezand Tarek M. Mohammed |
| year | 2017 |
| keywords | Streptozotocin, Diabetes, oxidative stress, Saponin. |
| journal | Scientific J. Sci. Vol.38 ; (165 - 170 ) |
| volume | 38 |
| issue | 1 |
| pages | 165-170 |
| publisher | Copyright @ by Tanta University, Egypt |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | Not Available |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
Saponins exhibit a wide spectrum of biological activities. Hyperglycemia was induced by STZ. Saponin extract(300 mg/kg B.wt.) was administrated to STZdiabetic rats. Saponin extract significantly reduced serum blood glucose, cholesterol, triacylglycerol, liver L-MDA and significantly increased serum insulin level, In conclusion, saponin has antidiabetic effect on STZ- diabetic rats.