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Biological Activity:
Inhibitor ofα-glucosidase; antihyperglycemic. Suppresses postprandial hyperglycemiain vivoand reduces plasma glucose concentration in normal rats and in several animal models of diabetes. Shown to inhibit the loss of pancreaticβcells in type 2 diabetic rats. Also inhibits apoptosis and mitochondrial overproduction of reactive oxygen species in endothelial cellsin vitro.
References:
1. Asano NGlycosidase inhibitors: update and perspectives on practical use.Glycobiology13:93R-104R (2003).
2. Tormo MA et al.Effect of miglitol administration to non-insulin-dependent diabetic rats.Gen Pharmacol30:125-9 (1998).