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Constituents of Stem Bark of Callistemon rigidus Showing Inhibitory Effects on Mouse α-Amylase Activity
2006 Volume 29 Issue 6 Pages 1275-1277
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2006 Volume 29 Issue 6 Pages 1275-1277
From stem bark of Callistemon rigidus (Myrtaceae), piceatannol and scirpusin B were isolated as components that exhibit inhibitory effects on α-amylase activity in isolated mouse plasma. In particular, scirpusin B also inhibited α-amylase in mouse gastrointestinal tract. Thus, we expect the depressive effect on the elevation of postprandial blood glucose may be a new medicinal use of this compound as well as the plant itself.
