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A newly identified polysaccharide from Ganoderma atrum attenuates hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia.

Authors :
Zhu, Kexue
Nie, Shaoping
Li, Chuan
Lin, Suli
Xing, Mengmeng
Li, Wenjuan
Gong, Deming
Xie, Mingyong
Source :
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Jun2013, Vol. 57, p142-150. 9p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Highlights: [•] A novel polysaccharide (PSG-1) has been purified from Ganoderma atrum. [•] PSG-1 evoked hypoglycemia and hypolipidemia effects in type 2 diabetic rats. [•] PSG-1 ameliorated the HOMA-IR index and QUICKI value by attenuating lipid metabolism. [•] PSG-1 inhibited Bax expression and increased Bcl-2 expression in pancreatic tissues. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01418130
Volume :
57
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
89204754
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2013.03.009