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01-10-2007 | Original Paper

Effects of silkworm powder on glucose absorption by human intestinal epithelial cell line Caco-2

Authors: Junkyu Han, Susumu Inoue, Hiroko Isoda

Published in: Journal of Natural Medicines | Issue 4/2007

Abstract

Inhibitors of glucose absorption play an important role in the treatment of diabetes. In this research, we report that silkworm powder has inhibitory effects on glucose absorption in human intestinal epithelial cells. Silkworm powder inhibited α-glucosidase activation and glucose transporter (SGLT1) expression. These results suggest that silkworm powder can be used as a natural functional food for the prevention and alleviation of type-2 diabetes.

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Title: Effects of silkworm powder on glucose absorption by human intestinal epithelial cell line Caco-2
Authors: Junkyu Han
Susumu Inoue
Hiroko Isoda
Publication date: 01-10-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Natural Medicines / Issue 4/2007
Print ISSN: 1340-3443
Electronic ISSN: 1861-0293
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11418-007-0164-5

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Effects of silkworm powder on glucose absorption by human intestinal epithelial cell line Caco-2

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