A dipyrrole derivative from Aloe vera inhibits an anti-diabetic drug target Dipeptidyl Peptidase (DPP)-IV in vitro.
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...Several studies have shown that the Aloe vera extract has anti-inflammatory,([28,29]) anti-cancer,([30]) and anti-fungal([31]) properties....
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...The b-cells of the pancreas play a major role in maintaining the glucose homeostasis and defects in these cells, cannot properly secrete insulin in response to hyperglycemia, leading to diabetes mellitus.([2]) Current pharmacological agents such as sulfonylureas, biguanides, and so on are aimed at maintaining glucose homeostasis and these drugs cannot completely cure diabetes and they have various side effects such as hypoglycemia, weight gain, liver, and heart failure....
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