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In vitro assays of anti-diabetic and anti-hypertensive potential of some traditional edible plants of Qatar
Tahra Elobeid
Qatar University, Qatar
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n this study, four edible desert plants from Qatar were
selected to analyse their phenolic bioactive and potential
health benefits for managing the early stages of type 2
diabetes and hypertension using in vitro enzyme assays.
High total soluble phenolics and high antioxidant activity
associated with high α-glucosidase, moderate α-amylase,
and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory effects
were found in aqueous extracts of Cynomorium coccineum
whereasGlossonemaeduleandMalvaparviflorahadmoderate
antioxidant potential, total soluble phenolics and angiotensin
converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity. It is suggested
that edible plants, such as Cynomorium coccineum, possess
medicinal properties thathavepotential asdiet-basedsolutions
for combating, preventingandmanaging theearly stageof type
2 diabetes when coupled with overall healthy life style and
pharmacological management strategies. This study provides
thebiochemical rationale for further animal and clinical studies
to understand the health benefits of edible plants of Qatar as
a part of dietary strategies for type 2 diabetes management.
e:
tahra.e@qu.edu.qa