Glycoprotein isolated from eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat ali) is capable of boosting testosterone levels in leydig cells

• Main Authors: Vejayan, J., Yahya, Y.A.C., Said, S.A.T., Norhidayah, A., Jayarama, V., Zamri, N., Ibrahim, Halijah
• Format: Article
• Published: Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin 2021
• Subjects: Q Science (General); T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/35657/

Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali) is renowned for its aphrodisiac potential, and its active constituent has been presumed to be a protein and more likely a glycosylated protein. In this study, the ability of the glycoprotein to increase testosterone hormone levels was investigated. The dried root po...