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Hypoglycemic effect of the aqueous extract from

Jorge Guillermo Morales Ramos, Berta Loja Herrera, Néstor Manuel Rodríguez Alayo, Doyle Isabel Benel Fernández, Luis Felipe Pérez Medina, Carolina Susana Loayza Estrada, María Ema Soledad Mocarro Willis, César Sánchez Marín

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Jorge Guillermo Morales RamosFaculty of Human Medicine, Universidad De San Martín de Porres, Lambayeque, Peru.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0012-1817
Berta Loja HerreraFaculty of Human Medicine, Universidad Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru.
Néstor Manuel Rodríguez AlayoFaculty of Human Medicine, Universidad Nacional Pedro Ruiz Gallo, Lambayeque, Lambayeque, Peru.
Doyle Isabel Benel FernándezFaculty of Human Medicine, Universidad De San Martín de Porres, Lambayeque, Peru.
Luis Felipe Pérez MedinaProgram of Human Medicine, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Lambayeque, Peru.
Carolina Susana Loayza EstradaFaculty of Human Medicine, Universidad De San Martín de Porres, Lambayeque, Peru.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7699-8514
María Ema Soledad Mocarro WillisResearch Directorate, Hospital Regional Lambayeque, Lambayeque, Peru.
César Sánchez MarínResearch Directorate, Hospital Regional Lambayeque, Lambayeque, Peru.

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Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease representing a global public health concern and is associated with severe complications such as cardiovascular and renal diseases. Although several species of the genus Method: The hypoglycemic effect of the aqueous leaf extract of Results: The qualitative phytochemical analysis of AAAE revealed the presence of flavonoids, phenols, cardiotonic glycosides, and diterpenes, with no reducing sugars. The 300 mg/kg dose produced a significant and sustained reduction in blood glucose levels, reaching near-normal values at 90 minutes, demonstrating a dose- and time-dependent hypoglycemic effect. Discussion: The study confirmed that AAAE has a dose-dependent hypoglycemic effect, with optimal efficacy at 300 mg/kg. This dose showed a faster and more sustained reduction in glucose levels compared to 100 and 150 mg/kg, suggesting higher efficacy at elevated concentrations. The identified flavonoids and phenols, associated with glucose metabolism modulation and pancreatic β-cell protection, likely explain the observed effect. The absence of reducing sugars indicates the hypoglycemic effect is linked to secondary metabolites. Conclusions: The AAAE exhibited a significant dose- and time-dependent hypoglycemic effect, with optimal efficacy at 300 mg/kg after 90 minutes. These findings support the potential of

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EuphorbiaceaeHypoglycemic AgentsPlant ExtractsPlant LeavesAnimalsBlood GlucoseDiabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalMaleRatsBlood GlucoseHypoglycemic AgentsPlant ExtractsAcalypha argomuelleri Briqaqueous extractDiabetes mellitusHypoglycemic effect

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PMCPMC12461185

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