In Vivo Anti-Diabetic Activity of the Ethanolic Crude Extract of Sorbus decora C.K.Schneid. (Rosacea): A Medicinal Plant Used by Canadian James Bay Cree Nations to Treat Symptoms Related to Diabetes
Figure 6
Effect of S. decora extract on
insulin resistance in glucose-fed rats. The homeostasis model assessment of
insulin resistance (HOMA) were measured in the plasma of rats fed with a solution
of 10% glucose or tap water (control) for 6 weeks and treated daily with an oral
administration of either vehicle (black bar), S. decora (200 mg kg−1)
or metformin (150 mg kg−1) during the last 2 weeks of treatment. Data are presented as
means ± SEM (n = 6). Significantly different from vehicle-treated
group, , or
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