reviewBiologyAug 28, 2020GOLD OA

Bioactive Compounds in Anti-Diabetic Plants: From Herbal Medicine to Modern Drug Discovery

NTNgan TranPTPham The BaoLLLy Le

Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City · Saigon University

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Abstract

Natural products, including organisms (plants, animals, or microorganisms) have been shown to possess health benefits for animals and humans. According to the estimation of the World Health Organization, in developing countries, 80% of the population has still depended on traditional medicines or folk medicines which are mostly prepared from the plant for prevention or treatment diseases. Traditional medicine from plant extracts has proved to be more affordable, clinically effective and relatively less adverse effects than modern drugs. Literature shows that the attention on the application of phytochemical constituents of medicinal plants in the pharmaceutical industry has increased significantly.…

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Keywords
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Biology
  • Phytochemical
  • Traditional medicine
  • Insulin
  • Insulin resistance
  • Drug
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Partnerships for the goals
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