Antidiabetic and hypolipidemic activities of Algerian Pistachia lentiscus L. leaves extract in alloxan-induced diabetic rats


Cherbal A., Kebieche M., Yilmaz E. M., Aydogmus Z., Benzaouia L., Benguessoum M., ...More

SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY, vol.108, pp.157-162, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 108
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sajb.2016.10.024
  • Journal Name: SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.157-162
  • Keywords: Diabetes, Pistachia lentiscus L., Antidiabetic, alpha-Amylase, Sucrase, Phenolic compounds, CAFFEIC ACID, IN-VITRO
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: The current study was designed to investigate the antidiabetic and hypolipidemic properties of the 80% methanolic leaves extract of Pistachia lentiscus L., a medicinal plant commonly used in Algerian folk medicine for the treatment of diabetes.