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Assessment of nutritional, antioxidant, and antidiabetic properties of the BF 1 herbal formulation via in vitro and ex vivo approaches
Authors: Ogunlakin, Akingbolabo Daniel; Elagauma, Ruth Omokhafe; Adegbenro, Ayobami Tosin; Olagookun, Favour Inijesunimi; Adeyeye, Sophie Adedamola; Ojo, Oluwafemi Adeleke; Awosola, Oyindamola Esther; Ogunlakin, Oluwaseun Abigael; Ezea, Blessing Obianuju; Paul-Adio, Victoria Seseyon; Sonibare, Mubo Adeola
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Publishing place: AMSTERDAM
Publication year: 2025
Journal: Kuwait journal of science
Journal name in source: Kuwait Journal of Science
Journal acronym: KUWAIT J SCI
Article number: 100435
Volume: 52
Issue: 3
Number of pages: 9
ISSN: 2307-4108
eISSN: 2307-4116
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kjs.2025.100435
Web address : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kjs.2025.100435
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/498986645
The study investigated the dietary composition of the BF1 herbal formulation and its effect on carbohydrate hydrolyzing enzymes linked with type 2 diabetes (alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase enzymes) through in vitro and ex vivo parameters. In vitro antioxidant parameters, such as 1,1-diphenylhydraxyl (DPPH), Fe2+ chelating abilities, ferric reducing antioxidant property (FRAP), hydroxyl (OH) scavenging, and nitric oxide (NO), as well as ex vivo parameters, such as glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA) level, and catalase, ENTPDase, and ATPase enzyme activities in iron-induced pancreatic injury were evaluated. The inhibitory assay for alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase enzymes was conducted and the results of these parameters revealed that the BF1 formulation could scavenge DPPH radicals compared to the control. At all concentrations, the BF1 formulation reduced ferric compounds, compared to the standard. The BF1 formulation chelated iron better at its lower concentration, similar to the control. Additionally, the BF1 formulation showcased a significant NO radical scavenging ability in comparison to the standard. The BF1 formulation reduced lipid peroxidation in the rat pancreas at a lower concentration than the control. Furthermore, the BF1 formulation demonstrated significant inhibition of alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase in comparison to the control (metformin). This suggests that BF1 formulation can be considered a potential antidiabetic treatment and can be used for supplement formulation.
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