Investigation of Antidiabetic Activity of Isolated Molecule from the Bark of Olax scandens

Abstract

Hyperglycemia caused by defects in insulin synthesis and/or activity characterizes diabetes mellitus (DM), which is categorized as a metabolic condition. Some patients may develop side effects or drug interactions when treating these disorders with synthetic drugs. Due to this, there is an increased interest in researching the medical properties of plants and herbal substances while also considering synthetic medications’ interactions and negative effects. To isolate and identify the flavonoid 5-hydroxy-apigenin-7-O-Dglucopyranoside, the bark of Olax scandens was extracted with methanol in a soxhlet system (5HAG). The current study set out to examine 5HAG’s potential ability to treat albino wistar rats with STZ-induced diabetes. The chemical component significantly lowered rats’ blood glucose levels and improved lipid markers. Hepatic enzymes improved significantly, including SGOT, SGPT, ALP, plasma insulin, and total proteins. Overall, this study exposes new avenues for researching how 5HAG reduces blood sugar levels so drastically, but according to the aforementioned study, the flavonoid possesses antidiabetic properties because of its antioxidant activity. In addition, the isolated flavonoid may significantly impact the reduction of blood sugar and its complications by acting as a lead molecule in the identification of novel antidiabetic drug candidates.