Abstract
The acetone crude extract of Lobophora variegata did not show any alpha-amylase inhibition activity. On the contrary, acetone crude extract of both Spatoglossum schroederi and Caulerpa racemosa inhibited the enzyme activity, with an ED(50) of 0.58 and 0.09 mg/ml.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Brazil
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Enzyme Inhibitors / administration & dosage
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Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology*
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Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage
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Hypoglycemic Agents / pharmacology*
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Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use
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Inhibitory Concentration 50
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Phytotherapy*
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Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
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Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
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Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
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Seaweed*
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alpha-Amylases / adverse effects*
Substances
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Enzyme Inhibitors
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Hypoglycemic Agents
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Plant Extracts
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alpha-Amylases