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  • Fomentariol, a Fomes fomentarius compound, exhibits anti-diabetic effects in fungal material [Elektronski vir] : an in vitro analysis
    Ravnikar, Matjaž, farmacevt ...
    Abstract The present study screened various fungal species for inhibitors of alpha-glucosidase, alpha-amylase, and DPP-4, enzymes that are crucial in carbohydrate metabolism. Ethanolic extracts ... exhibited superior inhibitory activity compared to water extracts, suggesting their potential as sources of anti-diabetic agents. Further fractionation revealed fomentariol from Fomes fomentarius as a potent inhibitor of alpha-glucosidase and DPP-4, with higher activity against alpha-glucosidase than acarbose. Fomentariol presents a novel avenue for diabetes management, demonstrating the simultaneous inhibition of key enzymes in glucose metabolism. However, comprehensive clinical studies are needed to evaluate its safety and efficacy in humans.
    Source: Nutraceuticals. - ISSN 1661-3821 (iss. 2, Vol. 4, 2024, str. 273–282)
    Type of material - e-article ; adult, serious
    Publish date - 2024
    Language - english
    COBISS.SI-ID - 196357635