A Lanosteryl triterpene from Protorhus longifolia augments insulin signaling in type 1 diabetic rats

A substantial literature supports antidiabetic properties of the lanosteryl triterpene (methyl-3 β-hydroxylanosta-9,24-dien-21-oate, RA-3) isolated from Protorhus longifolia stem bark. However, the molecular mecha...

Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - October 1, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mabhida Sihle Ephraim, Johnson Rabia, Ndlovu Musawenkosi, Sangweni Nonhlakanipho Felicia, Louw Johan, Opoku Andrew and Mosa Rebamang Anthony Tags: Research article Source Type: research