Aldose reductase inhibitory potential of different fractions of Houttuynia cordata Thunb

Conclusion These findings indicated that, AQ fraction of H. cordata exhibited significant inhibitory effect on AR in a non-competitive manner, which may be attributed to the presence of high phenolic and flavonoid contents. Thus, the plant H. cordata may act as a promising source in the treatment of secondary complications like cataract associated with diabetes.
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research