Hypoglycaemic and hypolipidemic effects of unripe apple extract in a murine diabetic model

Lee Y. H., . and Kim M. S., . and Lee Y. R., . and Kim S. J., . and Kim M. G., . and Kim M. J., . and Yun C. Y., . and Yang H. J., . and Lee J. H., . and Lee H. Y., . and Lee H. S., . and Park Y. M., . and Shin D. Y., . and Yang Y. J., . and Kim S. S., . and Seok M. K., . Hypoglycaemic and hypolipidemic effects of unripe apple extract in a murine diabetic model. pp. 23-31. ISSN 22317546

The increasing incidence of diabetes is a global concern. Current treatment modalities involving lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy are not effective in 50 of patients. Unripe apples contain polyphenols which are known to have antidiabetic effects. To verify the effects of unripe apple extract (UAE) the antioxidant activity of UAE was confirmed using a cell-free DPPH assay; and nitric oxide production and cytotoxicity were investigated in RIN-m5F cells. Biochemical analysis oral glucose tolerance test and histological analyses of the pancreas and liver were also conducted. UAE treatment induced hypoglycaemic conditions in alloxan-induced RIN-m5F cells. Further UAE treatment showed antidiabetic effects in db/db mice by reducing plasma glucose and fructosamine levels without affecting the food intake and body weight. Additionally UAE improved glucose tolerance and lipid parameters and restored the pancreatic tissue in db/db mice. These results demonstrated the antidiabetic effects of UAE on alloxan-treated pancreatic islet-derived cells and in db/db mice and suggested that UAE can be potentially used as a medicine and dietary supplement or functional food in antidiabetic therapy.

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Abstract

The increasing incidence of diabetes is a global concern. Current treatment modalities involving lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy are not effective in 50 of patients. Unripe apples contain polyphenols which are known to have antidiabetic effects. To verify the effects of unripe apple extract (UAE) the antioxidant activity of UAE was confirmed using a cell-free DPPH assay; and nitric oxide production and cytotoxicity were investigated in RIN-m5F cells. Biochemical analysis oral glucose tolerance test and histological analyses of the pancreas and liver were also conducted. UAE treatment induced hypoglycaemic conditions in alloxan-induced RIN-m5F cells. Further UAE treatment showed antidiabetic effects in db/db mice by reducing plasma glucose and fructosamine levels without affecting the food intake and body weight. Additionally UAE improved glucose tolerance and lipid parameters and restored the pancreatic tissue in db/db mice. These results demonstrated the antidiabetic effects of UAE on alloxan-treated pancreatic islet-derived cells and in db/db mice and suggested that UAE can be potentially used as a medicine and dietary supplement or functional food in antidiabetic therapy.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Apples
AGROVOC Term:	Polyphenols
AGROVOC Term:	Diabetes
AGROVOC Term:	Hyperglycaemia
AGROVOC Term:	Hyperlipidaemia
AGROVOC Term:	Antioxidants
AGROVOC Term:	Glucose tolerance
AGROVOC Term:	Dietary value
AGROVOC Term:	Medicinal plants
AGROVOC Term:	Functional foods
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/10613

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