Research Article

Chemical Composition Analysis Using HPLC-UV/GC-MS and Inhibitory Activity of Different Nigella sativa Fractions on Pancreatic α-Amylase and Intestinal Glucose Absorption

Table 4

Different IC50 values of NS fractions and acarbose on pancreatic α-amylase.

Tested inhibitorsIC50 values (mg/ml)

Aqueous F.
MeOH F.
EtOH F.
CH2CL2 F.
n-Hexane F.
Acarbose

The fractions with the lowest IC50 value were chosen for the in vivo α-amylase test and in situ intestinal glucose absorption.