ReviewBiology2023
Berberine and Its Study as an Antidiabetic Compound.
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34 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 75 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effect of the Consumption of Species from the Zingiberaceae or Berberidaceae Family on Glycemic Profile Parameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Pooled it
- Comparative Effects ofNutrients · 2024Trial
- Targeting the PI3K/Akt/mTOR and Nrf2 signaling axis with berberine: a novel strategy for attenuating diabetic cardiomyopathy.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026Article
- TCM-based natural products in type 2 diabetes: a comprehensive review of bioactive compounds and molecular mechanisms.Molecular diversity · 2026Review
- Carvacrol from Moringa oleifera as a potential antidiabetic agent using integrated in-silico approach inhibiting TCF7L2.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Beyond metabolism and blood flow: toward an inflammation-metabolism axis paradigm for herbal medicine in obesity-related coronary heart disease.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2026Article
- Insulin resistance with associated hyperinsulinemia as a risk factor for the development and worsening of HFpEF.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2026Review
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- An update on current type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) druggable targets and drugs targeting them.Molecular diversity · 2025Review
- Berberine's impact on health: Comprehensive biological, pharmacological, and nutritional perspectives.Metabolism open · 2025Review
- The synergy between Shilajatu (Asphaltum punjabinum) and Daruharidra (Berberis aristata DC.), curtails the glycaemic indicators and alleviates the symptoms of type 2 diabetes: a case report.Journal of medical case reports · 2025Article
- Investigating the Epigenetic Therapeutic Potential of Natural Compounds in Cancer.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Berberine can be a Potential Therapeutic Agent in Treatment of Huntington's Disease: A Proposed Mechanistic Insight.Molecular neurobiology · 2025Review
- Multi-Target Modulation of Polyphenols in Diabetic Kidney Disease Therapeutics: A Comprehensive Review.Food science & nutrition · 2025Review
- Berberine attenuates the expression of NLRP3 and downstream inflammasome effectors in diabetic retinopathy.Journal of natural medicines · 2025Article
- Can Nature Overcome Invasive Gastrointestinal Infections?International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Berberine as a multi-target therapeutic agent for obesity: from pharmacological mechanisms to clinical evidence.European journal of medical research · 2025Review
- Lipid-based nano-carriers for the delivery of anti-obesity natural compounds: advances in targeted delivery and precision therapeutics.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2025Review
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- Beneficial effects of berberine in the treatment of diabetes and its complications.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder that causes hyperglycemia conditions and leads to various chronic complications that causes death. The prevalence of diabetes is predicted to continue to increase, and with the high toxicity levels of current diabetes drugs, the exploration of natural compounds as alternative diabetes treatment has been widely carried out, one of which is berberine. Berberine and several other alkaloid compounds, including some of its derivatives, have shown many bioactivities, such as neuraminidase and hepatoprotective activity. Berberine also exhibits antidiabetic activity. As an antidiabetic compound, berberine is known to reduce blood glucose levels, increase insulin secretion, and weaken glucose tolerance and insulin resistance by activating the AMPK pathway. Apart from being an antidiabetic compound, berberine also exhibits various other activities such as being anti-adipogenic, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant. Many studies have been conducted on berberine, but its exact mechanism still needs to be clarified and requires further investigation. This review will discuss berberine and its mechanism as a natural compound with various activities, mainly as an antidiabetic.
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