Abstract
Using a combination of chromatographic and NMR techniques, the presence of D-chiro-inositol and its two galacto-derivatives is demonstrated in Mucuna pruriens seeds. The quantities detected explain the well-established antiglycaemic effect of Mucuna pruriens seeds.
Copyright 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
MeSH terms
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Chromatography, Gas
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Hypoglycemic Agents / analysis*
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Hypoglycemic Agents / chemistry
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Inositol / analysis
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Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
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Molecular Structure
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Mucuna / chemistry*
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Oligosaccharides / analysis*
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Oligosaccharides / chemistry
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Seeds / chemistry*
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Sugar Alcohols / analysis*
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Sugar Alcohols / chemistry
Substances
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Hypoglycemic Agents
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Oligosaccharides
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Sugar Alcohols
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Inositol