Hypoglycemic properties of pectine from pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima d.) in a model of alloxan-induced type 1 diabete mellitus
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25557/0031-2991.2018.02.82-89Keywords:
alloxan-induced diabetes mellitus, cholesterol, pumpkin pectin, reactive oxygen species, fructosamineAbstract
Hyperglycemia is a biochemically defined initial symptom of diabetes and its serious complications (atherosclerosis, retinopathy, kidney damage). Pectins are currently considered as novel plant-produced hypoglycemic agents. The aim of this study was to evaluate bio-functional properties of pumpkin pectin obtained from pumpkin pulp using cavitation-membrane technologies in a model of alloxan-induced diabetes. Methods. Male Wistar rats were used in the experiments. Diabetes was modeled by injections of 4.3% alloxan monohydrate solution. The development of diabetes was confirmed by glucose concentration in peripheral blood (glucose levels of >

