Abstract Background Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam) have become a trending
research topic in recent years due to their special nutritional and functional properties. The …

Compromised carbohydrate metabolism leading to hyperglycemia is the primary metabolic
disorder of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Reformed digestion and altered …

Numerous plant compounds and their metal-ion complexes exert antioxidative, anti-
inflammatory, anticancer, and other beneficial effects. This review highlights the different …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a complex metabolic disorder with various contributing
factors including genetics, epigenetics, environment and lifestyle such as diet. The hallmarks …

Objectives The myoblast cell line, C2C12, has been utilised extensively in vitro as an
examination model in understanding metabolic disease progression. Although it is …

Increasing urbanization in developing countries has resulted in busier lifestyles,
accompanied by consumption of fast foods. The consequence is an increased prevalence in …

Research background. The aim of this work is to evaluate utilization of sweet potato peel as
a source of bioactive compounds. The effect of solvents (acetone and acetone/ethanol …

Ipomoea batatas L.(IBL) has gained significant popularity as a complementary therapy or
herbal medicine in the treatment of anti-diabetes. This review seeks to explore the …

The oral bioavailability of therapeutic proteins is limited by the gastrointestinal barriers.
Encapsulation of labile proteins into nanoparticles is a promising strategy. In order to …

This study aims to provide an overview of the compounds found in sweet potato (Ipomoea
batatas) that contribute to its anti-diabetic activity and the mechanisms by which they act. A …