Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The effects of an arabinogalactan-protein from the white-skinned sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) on blood glucose in spontaneous diabetic mice.
- Journal:
- Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Oki, Naoko et al.
- Affiliation:
- Research Institute · Japan
- Species:
- rodent
Abstract
We examined the effects of an arabinogalactanprotein (WSSP-AGP) from Ipomoea batatas L. on hyperglycemia in db/db mice. An oral glucose tolerance test indicated significantly decreased plasma glucose levels by WSSP-AGP. Additionally, an insulin tolerance test found improvement in insulin sensitivity due to treatment with WSSP-AGP. This suggests that amelioration of insulin resistance by WSSP-AGP causes to lead its hypoglycemic effects.
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