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Three Selected Edible Crops of the Genus Momordica as Potential Sources of Phytochemicals: Biochemical, Nutritional, and Medicinal Values

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021
Momordica species (Family Cucurbitaceae) are cultivated throughout the world for their edible fruits, leaves, shoots and seeds. Among the species of the genus Momordica, there are three selected species that are used as vegetable, and for medicinal ...
Mashudu Muronga, Cristina Quispe, Phumudzo P. Tshikhudo, Titus A. M Msagati, Fhatuwani N. Mudau, Fhatuwani N. Mudau, Miquel Martorell, Miquel Martorell, Bahare Salehi, Ahmad Faizal Abdull Razis, Ahmad Faizal Abdull Razis, Usman Sunusi, Usman Sunusi, Ramla Muhammad Kamal, Ramla Muhammad Kamal, Javad Sharifi-Rad, Javad Sharifi-Rad   +16 more
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The Biochemical Role of Bitter Melon (<i>Momordica charantia</i> L.) Aqueous Extract in Regulating Hepatic Gluconeogenesis in Rats Fed Ketogenic Diet. [PDF]

Food Sci Nutr
Metabolic effects of a ketogenic diet and bitter melon extract on hepatic gluconeogenesis and glucose–lipid homeostasis. ABSTRACT The ketogenic diet (KD) has been suggested as a useful lifestyle intervention for metabolic syndrome; however, its long‐term metabolic effects remain debated.
Shamlan G.
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Role of Fenugreek, Cinnamon, Curcuma longa, Berberine and Momordica charantia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treatment: A Review

Pharmaceuticals, 2023
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a complex disease that has become a major global health concern. Given the efficacy of antidiabetic drugs, pharmacological therapy is considered the first-line treatment of T2DM; however, due to their potential side ...
Marisol Cortez-Navarrete, K. Pérez-Rubio, M. D. J. Escobedo-Gutiérrez   +2 more
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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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The Effects of Momordica charantia on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Alzheimer’s Disease

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023
T2DM is a complex metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia and glucose intolerance. It is recognized as one of the most common metabolic disorders and its prevalence continues to raise major concerns in healthcare globally.
E. Richter, T. Geetha, Donna Burnett, T. Broderick, J. Babu   +4 more
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Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Pointing to the Antidiabetic Effect of Polyphenol-Rich Plant Extracts from Gymnema montanum, Momordica charantia and Moringa oleifera

Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022
In vitro and animal model studies are of great interest for selecting new phytochemicals, including polyphenols with antioxidative properties, as candidates for antidiabetic drugs. This review provides evidence from a critical literature data analysis on
M. Krawczyk, I. Burzynska-Pedziwiatr, L. Wozniak, Malgorzata Bukowiecka-Matusiak   +3 more
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Assessment of the Diversity of Medico-Magic Knowledge on Four Herbaceous Species in Benin

The Scientific World Journal, 2021
Background. Ethnobotanical knowledge on four herbaceous species, Acmella uliginosa (Sw.) Cass., Momordica charantia L., Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn., and Scoparia dulcis L., in Benin was investigated. Methods.
Hubert Olivier Dossou-Yovo, Valentin Kindomihou, Fifanou Gbèlidji Vodouhè, Brice Sinsin   +3 more
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Momordica charantia Exosome-Like Nanoparticles Exert Neuroprotective Effects Against Ischemic Brain Injury via Inhibiting Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 and Activating the AKT/GSK3β Signaling Pathway

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022
Plant exosome-like nanoparticles (ELNs) have shown great potential in treating tumor and inflammatory diseases, but the neuroprotective effect of plant ELNs remains unknown.
H. Cai, Lin-yan Huang, Rui Hong, Jinxiu Song, Xinyang Guo, Wei Zhou, Zhaoli Hu, Wan Wang, Yan-ling Wang, Jian-gang Shen, Su‐Hua Qi   +10 more
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Momordica. charantia-Derived Extracellular Vesicles-Like Nanovesicles Protect Cardiomyocytes Against Radiation Injury via Attenuating DNA Damage and Mitochondria Dysfunction

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2022
Thoracic radiotherapy patients have higher risks of developing radiation-induced heart disease (RIHD). Ionizing radiation generates excessive reactive oxygens species (ROS) causing oxidative stress, while Momordica.
Wen-Wen Cui, Cong Ye, Kai-Xuan Wang, Xu Yang, Peifang Zhu, Kan Hu, T. Lan, Lin-yan Huang, Wan Wang, B. Gu, Chen Yan, P. Ma, Su‐Hua Qi, Lan Luo   +13 more
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Telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of bitter melon (Momordica charantia L. var. abbreviata Ser.) reveals fruit development, composition and ripening genetic characteristics

Horticulture Research, 2022
Momordica charantia L. var. abbreviata Ser. (Mca), known as bitter gourd or bitter melon, is a Momordica variety with medicinal value and belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family.
A. Fu, Yanyan Zheng, Jing Guo, D. Grierson, Xiaoyan Zhao, Changlong Wen, Ye-bing Liu, Jian Li, Xuewen Zhang, Ying Yu, Hong Ma, Qing Wang, Jinhua Zuo   +12 more
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