Characteristics of proanthocyanidins in leaves of Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana as strong α-glucosidase inhibitors.

Chia-Yun HsuGong-Min LinHuan-You LinShang-Tzen Chang

Published in: Journal of the science of food and agriculture (2018)

Proanthocyanidins in HWE were viewed as potential natural α-glucosidase inhibitors for decreasing postprandial hyperglycemia. The results indicated that specific structural characteristics of proanthocyanidins would be required for α-glucosidase-inhibitory activity. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.

Keyphrases

molecular docking
blood glucose
molecular dynamics simulations
type diabetes
blood pressure
risk assessment
metabolic syndrome
essential oil