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Sanguis draxonis dramatically reduces glucose levels in diabetic rats
September 27th, 2004
Natural plant exudates (sanguis draxonis) dramatically reduce glucose levels in diabetic rats. "Sanguis draxonis (SD), a kind of natural plant exudate, has been prescribed for handling diabetic disorders as a Chinese traditional herb. Surprisingly, SD was found to be a good material for oral insulin delivery. The insulin-loaded Sanguis Draxonis nanocapsules (ISDN) were prepared by deposition. The average size and width of distribution of ISDN were 184±24 and 110±16 nm, respectively. The insulin encapsulation efficiency of ISDN reached up to 69.6±5.6%," investigators in China report. "In vitro the release profile of insulin from...
Source: Diabetes Week (2004-09-27)
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