Evaluation of Anti-obesity Activity of n-hexane and Methanolic Extracts of Cajanus cajan Linn. Seeds Using Enzymatic Methods
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- 1Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kurukshetra University, Haryana, INDIA.
- 2Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (Pharmacy Institute), Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.
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Dr. Anjna Rani
Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida-201306, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.
Received: 11-11-2022; Accepted: 26-06-2023.
Volume 57, Issue 3s (Supplement) · pp. s718-s723 · 2023 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.57.3s.81
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Objectives: To evaluate the in vitro anti-obesity activity of Cajanus cajan Linn. seeds.Materials and Methods: Phytochemical screening and in vitro studies on pancreatic lipase and alpha-glucosidase activity were performed using methanolic and n-hexane extracts at doses of 100-500 mcg/mL.Results: Cajanus cajan Linn. seeds extracts possess dose-dependent inhibitory activities, showing good anti-obesity potential.Conclusion: Preliminary studies reveal significant potential for treating obesity and its complications.
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Sharma, S., & Rani, A. (2023). Evaluation of Anti-obesity Activity of n-hexane and Methanolic Extracts of Cajanus cajan Linn. Seeds Using Enzymatic Methods. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, 57(3s), s718-s723. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijper.57.3s.81
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