Antiglycation and Antioxidant Properties of Varieties.

The present study aimed to evaluate the potential of standardized methanolic extracts from seven varieties in inhibiting the formation of AGEs, protein oxidation, and their antioxidant effects. The antiglycation activity was analyzed based on the inhibition of AGEs, fructosamine, and thiol groups level followed by the inhibition of protein carbonyl formation. The antioxidant activity (DPPH radical scavenging activity and reducing power assay) and total phenolic contents were evaluated.

Insulinotropic Activity of Standardized Methanolic Extracts of from Seven Varieties.

is a traditional medicinal plant that has been proven to show antidiabetic effects. This study focus is to assess the insulin secretion activity of standardized methanolic extracts from seven independent varieties and mechanisms that underlie the insulin secretion action of the extracts. The cytotoxicity of extracts was tested using viability assay.