| Description |
xviii, 249 leaves : illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Summary |
The thesis shows that a plant extract favourably affects glucose utilisation and production in vitro, and identifies genes/biological pathways involved in its actions. The extract underwent fractionation and screening for effects observed. Chemical studies of active fractions led to the isolation of a compound shown to have potential anti-diabetic properties |
| Notes |
Submitted to the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University |
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Degree conferred 2008 |
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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Deakin University, Victoria, 2007 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 202-223) |
| Subject |
Plant extracts -- Therapeutic use.
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Materia medica, Vegetable.
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Diabetes -- Treatment.
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| Genre/Form |
Academic theses.
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| Author |
Deakin University. Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences
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Deakin University. School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
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