Open AccessEffect of the hexane extract of Piper auritum on insulin release from β-cell and oxidative stress in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat
Author(s) -
Rosa Martha Pérez Gutiérrez
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
pharmacognosy magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4062
pISSN - 0973-1296
DOI - 10.4103/0973-1296.103661
Subject(s) - oxidative stress , streptozotocin , diabetes mellitus , insulin , traditional medicine , pharmacology , hexane , chemistry , biology , medicine , endocrinology , chromatography
The large-leafed perennial plant Piper auritum known as Hoja Santa, is used for its leaves that because of their spicy aromatic scent and flavor have an important presence in Mexican cuisine, and in many regions, this plant is known for its therapeutic properties.