| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2539635 | Fitoterapia | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The effects of Dioscorea opposita (huai shan yao, HSY) on dexamethasone-induced insulin resistance were investigated in vitro and in vivo. D. opposita extract reduced significantly the blood insulin and glucose levels in dexamethasone-induced diabetic rats. In vitro, HSY significantly enhanced insulin-stimulated glucose uptake in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Moreover, HSY increase the mRNA expression of GLUT4 glucose transporter in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. These data suggest that D. opposita has insulin sensitivity that is associated with the regulation of GLUT4 expression.
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Authors
Xiaoping Gao, Bogang Li, Hanwen Jiang, Fenglin Liu, Dayong Xu, Zhongrong Liu,