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Hexane Extract of Orthosiphon stamineus Induces Insulin Expression and Prevents Glucotoxicity in INS-1 Cells
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal ; : 51-58, 2015.
Artigo em Inglês | WPRIM | ID: wpr-42459
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Hyperglycemia, a characteristic feature of diabetes, induces glucotoxicity in pancreatic beta-cells, resulting in further impairment of insulin secretion and worsening glycemic control. Thus, preservation of insulin secretory capacity is essential for the management of type 2 diabetes. In this study, we evaluated the ability of an Orthosiphon stamineus (OS) extract to prevent glucotoxicity in insulin-producing cells.

METHODS:

We measured insulin mRNA expression and glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) in OS-treated INS-1 cells after exposure to a high glucose (HG; 30 mM) concentration.

RESULTS:

The hexane extract of OS elevated mRNA expression of insulin as well as pancreatic and duodenal homeobox-1 of INS-1 cells in a dose-dependent manner. The hexane OS extract also increased the levels of phosphorylated phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) in a concentration-dependent manner. Additionally, Akt phosphorylation was elevated by treatment with 100 and 200 micromol of the hexane OS extract. Three days of HG exposure suppressed insulin mRNA expression and GSIS; these expressions were restored by treatment with the hexane OS extract. HG elevated peroxide levels in the INS-1 cells. These levels were unaffected by OS treatment under both normal and hyperglycemic conditions.

CONCLUSION:

Our results suggested that the hexane extract of OS elevates insulin mRNA expression and prevents glucotoxicity induced by a 3-day treatment with HG. This was associated with the activation of PI-3K and Akt.
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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Fosforilação / RNA Mensageiro / Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinases / Orthosiphon / Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinase / Glucose / Hiperglicemia / Insulina Idioma: Inglês Revista: Diabetes & Metabolism Journal Ano de publicação: 2015 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Fosforilação / RNA Mensageiro / Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinases / Orthosiphon / Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinase / Glucose / Hiperglicemia / Insulina Idioma: Inglês Revista: Diabetes & Metabolism Journal Ano de publicação: 2015 Tipo de documento: Artigo