Open AccessProtective Effects of Total Extracts of <b><i>Averrhoa carambola</i></b> L. (Oxalidaceae) Roots on Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice
Author(s) -
Xiaohui Xu,
Tao Liang,
Qingwei Wen,
Xing Lin,
Jingzhi Tang,
Qiaoyun Zuo,
Liqun Tao,
Feifei Xuan,
Renbin Huang
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
cellular physiology and biochemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.486
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1421-9778
pISSN - 1015-8987
DOI - 10.1159/000358695
Subject(s) - averrhoa carambola , streptozotocin , apoptosis , diabetes mellitus , medicine , endocrinology , metformin , chemistry , caspase 3 , pharmacology , biochemistry , programmed cell death , food science
In Chinese culture, the roots of Averrhoa carambola L. have long been used for medical purposes due to their potent pharmaceutical activities, such as improving digestive function and treating diabetes.
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