Gongronema latifolium Lowers Blood Glucose via Pancreatic Islet Cell Regeneration and Insulin Sensitization

• Main Authors: Al-Hindi, Bassel, Atangwho, Item Justin, Md Yusoff, Nor Adlin, Ahmad, Mariam, Asmawi, Mohd Zaini, Mun, Fei Yam
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: RS1-441 Pharmacy and materia medica
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/37697/1/GoldenHelixPoster.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/37697/

Objective: Gongronema latifolium is one of the African folk medicines for diabetes mellitus. Previous studies justified its use based on its antioxidant and glucose lowering potential. This study evaluated the effect of Gongronema latifolium ethanolic extract on blood glucose tolerance, β-cell effec...