Antidiabetic oligocyclitols in seeds of Mucuna pruriens.
Using a combination of chromatographic and NMR techniques, the presence of D-chiro-inositol and its two galacto-derivatives is demonstrated in Mucuna pruriens seeds. The quantities detected explain the well-established antiglycaemic effect of Mucuna pruriens seeds.
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Department of Chemistry, University of Siena, Via A. Moro 2, 53100 Siena, Italy.
Lampariello
Lucia Raffaella
LR
Pagani
Roberto
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Guerranti
Roberto
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Cinci
Giuliano
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Marinello
Enrico
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D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000032:analysis* / Q000737:chemistry; D007294:Inositol / Q000032:analysis; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D015394:Molecular Structure; D031299:Mucuna / Q000737:chemistry*; D009844:Oligosaccharides / Q000032:analysis* / Q000737:chemistry; D012639:Seeds / Q000737:chemistry*; D013402:Sugar Alcohols / Q000032:analysis* / Q000737:chemistry
D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D009844:Oligosaccharides; D013402:Sugar Alcohols; D007294:Inositol