Signal transduction of the insulin secretion induced by the chalcone analogue, (E)-3-(phenyl)-1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one, and its role in glucose and lipid metabolism.

A chalcone analogue, (E)-3-(phenyl)-1-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one (DMU 101), was synthesized using classic base catalysis and Claisen-Schmidt condensation, and then screened for its antidiabetic properties. The compound's effects on glucose and lipid metabolism were assayed in rats that were treated acutely and for a short time to elucidate its mechanism of action, evaluating glucose tolerance and lactate dehydrogenase activity in response to chalcone analogue administration. The chalcone's in vitro and ex vivo effects on glycogen, glucose, lipid and lipolysis were also investigated, as well as the mechanism by which it induces Ca influx-mediated insulin secretion.

1α,25-(OH) vitamin D prevents insulin resistance and regulates coordinated exocytosis and insulin secretion.

Vitamin D is associated with improvements in insulin resistance and glycemia. In this study, we investigated the short-term effect of 1α,25(OH) Vitamin D (1,25-D) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D) on the glycemia and insulin sensitivity of control and dexamethasone-induced insulin-resistance rats. Ca influx responses to 1,25-D and its role in insulin secretion were investigated in isolated pancreatic islets from control rats.

Cellular target of isoquercetin from Passiflora ligularis Juss for glucose uptake in rat soleus muscle.

Quercetin 3-O-beta-d-glucopyranoside (isoquercetin) is one of the most frequent metabolites of the Passiflora ligularis Juss. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the aqueous extract and ethanol fraction from P. ligularis Juss leaves on glycaemia and the mechanism of action of isoquercetin on glucose uptake.

Astragalin augments basal calcium influx and insulin secretion in rat pancreatic islets.

Astragalin is a flavonol glycoside with several biological activities, including antidiabetic properties. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of astragalin on glycaemia and insulin secretion, in vivo, and on calcium influx and insulin secretion in isolated rat pancreatic islets, ex vivo. Astragalin (1 and 10 mg / kg) was administered by oral gavage to fasted Wistar rats and serum glucose and plasma insulin were measured.

Sulfonyl(thio)urea derivative induction of insulin secretion is mediated by potassium, calcium, and sodium channel signal transduction.

Aim: To investigate the mechanism of action of sulfonyl(thio)urea derivative (SD) on glycemia and on insulin secretion in pancreatic islets.

Methods: Wistar rats were divided into hyperglycemic control group, rats received 4 g/kg body weight glucose plus sitagliptin 10 mg/kg (p.o.

The potent insulin secretagogue effect of betulinic acid is mediated by potassium and chloride channels.

Betulinic acid (BA) has been described as an insulin secretagogue which may explain its potent antihyperglycemic effect; however, the exact role of BA as an insulinogenic agent is not clear. The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanism of BA on calcium influx and static insulin secretion in pancreatic islets isolated from euglycemic rats. We found that BA triggers calcium influx by a mechanism dependent on ATP-dependent potassium channels and L-type voltage-dependent calcium channels.