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Journal Article
Biological Potential of Asphodelus microcarpus Extracts: α-Glucosidase and Antibiofilm Activities In Vitro
2024
Overview
Type 2 diabetes (T2D), characterized by insulin resistance and β-cell dysfunction, requires continuous advancements in management strategies, particularly in controlling postprandial hyperglycemia to prevent complications. Current antidiabetics, which have α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities, have side effects, prompting the search for better alternatives. In addition, diabetes patients are particularly vulnerable to yeast infections because an unusual sugar concentration promotes the growth of Candida spp. in areas like the mouth and genitalia. Asphodelus microcarpus contains bioactive flavonoids with potential enzyme inhibitory properties. This study investigates α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities and antioxidant and antimycotic capacity of ethanolic extracts from different parts of A. microcarpus. Results show that extracts significantly inhibit α-glucosidase, with the IC50 value being up to 25 times higher than for acarbose, while exerting low α-amylase activity. The extracts also demonstrated strong antioxidant properties and low cytotoxicity. The presence of phenolic compounds is likely responsible for the observed biological activities. Molecular docking analysis of 11 selected compounds identified emodin and luteolin as significant inhibitors of α-glucosidase. Additionally, the extracts demonstrated significant antibiofilm action against an MDR strain of Candida albicans. These findings suggest that A. microcarpus is a promising source of natural compounds for T2D management.
Publisher
MDPI AG,MDPI
Subject
/ alpha-Amylases - antagonists & inhibitors
/ alpha-Glucosidases - metabolism
/ Amylases
/ Analysis
/ Antifungal Agents - chemistry
/ Antifungal Agents - pharmacology
/ Candida albicans - drug effects
/ Complications and side effects
/ Diabetes
/ Enzymes
/ Ethanol
/ Glucose
/ Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors - chemistry
/ Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors - pharmacology
/ Humans
/ Leaves
/ Medicine
/ Molecular Docking Simulation
/ Plant Extracts - pharmacology
