Effect of Extracts of Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) on Amyloglucosidase and α-Glucosidase Activity

Autor: Karcheva-Bahchevanska Diana P., Lukova Paolina K., Nikolova Mariana M., Mladenov Rumen D., Iliev Ilia N.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Folia Medica, Vol 59, Iss 2, Pp 197-202 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1314-2143
DOI: 10.1515/folmed-2017-0028
Popis: Background:Vaccinium myrtillus L. is a species belonging to the genus Vaccinium of the family Ericaceae. Bilberries have drawn attention due to the multiple benefits for the human health, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-neurodegenerative, and cardioprotective effects. Recently, bilberries were shown to inhibit the activity of carbohydrate-hydrolysing enzymes that can help reduce the intensity of the metabolic syndrome and prevent type 2 diabetes.
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