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In silico study of the active compounds in bitter melon (Momordica charantia L) as antidiabetic medication [PDF]

Pharmaciana, 2018
Antidiabetic are many drugs available in the market, but most medications have side effects that are relatively high and cause toxicity, so it needs tobe develoved search of new drug compounds were more potent drugs with side effects as low.
Ruswanto Ruswanto, Richa Mardianingrum, Tresna Lestari, Tita Nofianti, Lilis Tuslinah, Dudi Nurmalik   +5 more
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Formulation And Antioxidant Property Of Bitter Melon Seeds Oil Loaded Into SNEDDS Systems As A Nutraceutical

Indonesian Journal of Pharmacy, 2021
Bitter melon seeds oil is less soluble in the gastrointestinal tract and has low absorption. Therefore, a self-nanoemulsion dosage form needed to support its absorption and increase its stability. This study aimed to formulate bitter melon seeds oil into
Lina Winarti, Lusia Oktora Ruma Kumala Sari, Evi Umayah Ulfa, Dwi Ayu Samsuri   +3 more
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Investigation of genes coding for anti-HIV proteins MAP30 and MRK29 from Thai bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) [PDF]

Pharmaceutical Sciences Asia, 2022
Thai bitter melon, or Ma-Ra-Khee-Nok, is an M. charantia L. variety that is widely cultivated in Thailand. Thai bitter melon exhibits various pharmacological activities, including antidiabetic and antiviral. Many phytochemicals are found in various parts
Paktraporn Mekloy, Krisada Sakchaisri, Weena Jiratchariyakul, Somnuk Bunsupa   +3 more
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Comparison of antioxidant capacity and α -glucosidase inhibitory activity between bitter melon (Momordica charanti) fruit and leaf extract

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2018
Objective: To compare the physiologically active substances, antioxidant and antidiabetic activities in vitro of bitter melon fruit and leaf extract. Methods: Total polyphenol and flavonoid contents were measured using spectrophotometrically by gallic ...
Eun-Sun Hwang
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Comparative Literature Study of Bligo Fruit Extract (Benincasa hispida (Thunb) Cogn) and Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia L.) Extract on the Minimum Inhibition of Salmonella typhi Bacteria

Berkala Kedokteran, 2021
: Salmonella typhi is a gram-negative bacteria species that causes typhoid fever. Salmonella typhi is sensitive to antibiotics such as amoxicillin, chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, and cotrimoxazole.
Mei Rizqi Putri Afifah, Noer Kumala Indahsari   +1 more
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Compatibility Evaluation and Anatomical Observation of Melon Grafted Onto Eight Cucurbitaceae Species

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021
Melon (Cucumis melo) is one of the top 10 fruits in the world, and its production often suffers due to soil-borne diseases. Grafting is an effective way to solve this problem.
Mu Xiong, Changjin Liu, Liping Guo, Jin Wang, Xiangshuai Wu, Ling Li, Zhilong Bie, Yuan Huang   +7 more
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UJI EFEKTIVITAS EKSTRAK BUAH PARE (Momordica charantia) PADA MORTALITAS LARVA Aedes aegypti

Jurnal Profesi Medika, 2017
Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a major worldwide public health problem. Biolarvicide is a strategy to suppress the incidence of DHF. Bitter melon fruit contains biochemical constituents such as alkaloid, saponin, flavonoid, steroid, and momordicine ...
Gandung Prakoso, Agus Aulung, Mila Citrawati   +2 more
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Bio-evaluation of alkaloids and saponins from bitter melon: Probing more desirable compound in treating hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia

Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2023
Bitter melon is a medicinal plant with wide-ranging health benefits. Being complex in chemical constituents, poor evidence is available to establish the exact therapeutic benefits of different phytochemicals present in bitter melon. In the present study,
Mahwish, Farhan Saeed, Farhana Nosheen, Qurat-ul -Ain, Bushra Niaz, Muhammad Afzaal, Kashifa Ehsan, Muzzamal Hussain, Muhammad Imran, Entessar Al Jbawi   +9 more
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Strategies to improve palatability and increase consumption intentions for Momordica charantia (bitter melon): A vegetable commonly used for diabetes management

Nutrition Journal, 2011
Background Although beneficial to health, dietary phytonutrients are bitter, acid and/or astringent in taste and therefore reduce consumer choice and acceptance during food selection.
Shovic Anne C, Efird Jimmy T, Dooley Dian A, Nerurkar Vivek R, Snee Laura S, Nerurkar Pratibha V   +5 more
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In vivo anticancer effects of Momordica charantia seed fat on hepatocellular carcinoma in a rat model

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 2021
Background: Momordica charantia or bitter melon is a well-known vegetable with a number of therapeutic actions in Ayurvedic medicine. Alpha-eleostearic acid, a conjugated trienoic fatty acid present in bitter melon is proven to have anticancer properties.
K.N.K. Ranasinghe, A.D. Premarathna, T.A.N. Mahakapuge, K.K. Wijesundera, A.T. Ambagaspitiya, A.P. Jayasooriya, S.A.M. Kularatne, R.P.V.J. Rajapakse   +7 more
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