Flavonoids and chalcones as selective α-glucosidase inhibitors: from enzymatic screening to validation using the human enzyme
Open Access
- 22 October 2026
- journal article
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in RSC Medicinal Chemistry
- Vol. 17 (10) , 4838-4850
Abstract
The strong α-glucosidase inhibitory activity exhibited by myricetin against both yeast-derived and human enzymes further substantiates the therapeutic potential of polyphenols in diabetes management.Keywords
Funding Information
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (LA/P/0008/2020)
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (UIDP/50006/2020)
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (UIDB/50006/2020)
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (10.54499/2024.01432.BD)
- European Social Fund Plus (2024.01432.BD)
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