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Endophytic Fungi Phenolics Block a Diabetes-Related Enzyme

Endophytic Fungi Phenolics Block a Diabetes-Related Enzyme

What they found

Phenolic compounds from endophytic fungi inhibit α-glucosidase, an enzyme targeted in type 2 diabetes treatment.

Phenolic compounds from endophytic fungi inhibit α-glucosidase, an enzyme targeted in type 2 diabetes treatment.

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Latin name

Compound

phenolic compounds

phenolic compounds

Published in

ACS Omega

ACS Omega

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Block Diabetic Enzymes

Block Diabetic Enzymes

Phenolic compounds from endophytic fungi show promising results as inhibitors of α-glucosidase, an enzyme linked to type 2 diabetes management, and could reduce current medicinal side effects linked to liver and intestinal issues.

Phenolic compounds from endophytic fungi show promising results as inhibitors of α-glucosidase, an enzyme linked to type 2 diabetes management, and could reduce current medicinal side effects linked to liver and intestinal issues.

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