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Poonkodi Manohar

Bio: Poonkodi Manohar is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Glycogenesis & Carbohydrate metabolism. The author has co-authored 1 publications.

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TL;DR: In this paper, the antidiabetic effect of Aloe vera carbohydrate fraction (AVCF) was evaluated using α-amylase, α-glucosidase inhibition, glucose diffusion and glucose uptake assay.

9 citations


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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors integrated available information on all Aloe spp. with antidiabetic potentials and found that the most common species of Aloe sp. is A. vera and few studies were carried out in vitro while most were performed in vivo.

5 citations

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TL;DR: In this article , the authors performed a widely targeted metabolomics method with sequential windowed acquisition of all theoretical fragment ions (SWATH) mode to analyze differential metabolites in ZR, ZRP and Carbonised Ginger.

5 citations

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TL;DR: A number of studies carried out to evaluate the antidiabetic properties of indigenous plants found in Zimbabwe with the goal of treating diabetes mellitus are highlighted and can open pathways leading to discovery of new plant derived medicines and regularization of use of crude plant remedies.
Abstract: Use of medicinal plants and herbs in the treatment and management of diseases, including diabetes mellitus and its complications remains an integral part of African tradition. In Zimbabwe, nearly one million people are living with diabetes mellitus. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Zimbabwe is increasing every year due to lifestyle changes, and has accelerated the use of traditional medicines for its treatment and management in urban areas. In addition, the high cost of modern medicine has led many people in rural parts of Zimbabwe to rely on herbal plant medicine for the treatment of diabetes mellitus and its complications. This review highlights a number of studies carried out to evaluate the antidiabetic properties of indigenous plants found in Zimbabwe with the goal of treating diabetes mellitus. Further, we discuss the mechanism of action of various plant extracts in the treatment and management of diabetes mellitus. Together, this review article can open pathways leading to discovery of new plant derived medicines and regularization of use of crude plant remedies to treat diabetes mellitus by the Zimbabwean government and others across Africa.

3 citations

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06 Oct 2022-Coatings
TL;DR: In this article , the effect of an edible coating made from A. vera gel on tomatoes' physical, chemical, and organoleptic properties during storage was investigated, and a comparison with non-coated tomatoes was performed.
Abstract: Aloe vera is widely used to manufacture medicinal products, cosmetics, and hair treatments. The polysaccharide components in A. vera gel can be used as ingredients for edible films or coatings. The edible film can also be applied to fresh fruits and vegetables using the coating principle. Tomatoes are one of the fruit commodities that can be maintained in terms of quality during storage using an edible coating. This study aims to determine the effect of an edible coating made from A. vera on tomatoes’ physical, chemical, and organoleptic properties during storage. The A. vera gel was prepared and used for coating the tomatoes, and the tomatoes were then stored for twelve days. The analysis was conducted every three days, and a comparison with non-coated tomatoes was performed for tomatoes’ physicochemical and organoleptic properties. The results show that the application of A. vera as a coating agent could prolong the shelf life of tomatoes, as described in the ability to decrease moisture content and weight loss. The coated tomatoes had lower titratable acidity value, pH, and total soluble solid contents than the non-coated tomatoes. From the organoleptic test, the non-coated tomatoes were preferred by the panelists for color, but the glossiness, skin appearance, and texture of the coated tomatoes were preferred. The coating process could maintain the hardness of tomatoes and prevent the production of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and lycopene; thus, the antioxidant activity could be conserved.

3 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper , the potential effect of Aloe vera and its active components in alleviating diabetic dyslipidemia, as well as their mechanism of action in pre-clinical and clinical studies is discussed.

2 citations