Recent research progresses of berberine in improving insulin resistance
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6699.2011.10.022
- VernacularTitle:小檗碱改善胰岛素抵抗的研究进展
- Author:
Yueyue WU
;
Jun LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Berberine;
Insulin resistance
- From:
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2011;27(10):864-867
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Recent studies have shown that berberine is hypoglycemic and capable of improving insulin resistance,but the exact mechanism remains unknown.This article reviews the papers published in recent years concerning the clinical efficacy of berberine and its relevant mechanisms in improving insulin resistance.