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The flavonoid-rich fraction of Coreopsis tinctoria promotes glucose tolerance regain through pancreatic function recovery in streptozotocin-induced glucose-intolerant rats
Author(s): T. Dias, M. R. Bronze, P. J. Houghton, H. Mota-Filipe and A. Paulo
Month: Nov
Year: 2010
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Journal of Ethnopharmacology
Volume: 132
Issue: 2
Pages: 483-490
Article Topic(s): Ethnobotany, Human Use, Medicinal chemistry
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains coreopsis),
Abstract
Studies the activity of Coreopsis tinctoria flavonoids on the pancreatic function of glucose intolerant rats. Infusions of Coreopsis tinctoria have been used in traditional medicine in Portugal to control hyperglycemia. Flowers of C. tinctoria contain flavonoids and bioactive metabolites that may be responsible for reversing glucose intolerance in rats.Suggested Citation
T. Dias, M. R. Bronze, P. J. Houghton, H. Mota-Filipe and A. Paulo. "The flavonoid-rich fraction of Coreopsis tinctoria promotes glucose tolerance regain through pancreatic function recovery in streptozotocin-induced glucose-intolerant rats." Journal of Ethnopharmacology 132.2 (2010): 483-490.Go back