Sequential Extraction, Characterization, and Analysis of Pumpkin Polysaccharides for Their Hypoglycemic Activities and Effects on Gut Microbiota in Mice

This study aimed to extract polysaccharides from pumpkin, characterize the structures of four of them, and evaluate their in vitro antioxidant and hypoglycemic activities. Additionally, an animal model of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) was established and used to determine their hypoglycemic and hy...

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Main Authors: Hui-qing Wu, Zhi-li Ma, De-xin Zhang, Ping Wu, Yuan-hua Guo, Fang Yang, De-yuan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.769181/full