Abstract:Scope
Dried Ziziphus jujuba Mill. kernel is a potential natural source of nutraceutical and therapeutic agents in China. Recent researches have shown that the saponins of dried Z. jujuba Mill. kernel (SZJs: SZJ‐1 and SZJ‐2) have various biological effects. However, the hypoglycemic activities and underlying mechanisms of SZJs remain obscure.
Method and results
In the current study, two saponins SZJ‐1 and SZJ‐2 mainly composed of betulinic acid, spinosin, jujuboside A, and jujuboside B are extracted and is olat… Show more
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