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Characterization of phenolic compounds and evaluation of anti-diabetic potential in <i>Cannabis sativa</i> L. seeds: <i>In vivo, in vitro,</i> and <i>in silico</i> studies

20241 citationOpen accessUniversité Moulay Ismail de Meknes

Abstract

Abstract Moroccan Cannabis sativa L. seeds were investigated for their phenolic profile and antidiabetic potential. Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry analysis revealed a rich phenolic composition, including benzoic acid, cannabisin B, genistein, and epicatechin. In vitro , the seed extract exhibited potent α-amylase inhibitory activity (half-maximal inhibitory concentration = 25.02 ± 4.03 μg/mL). In vivo studies in diabetic rats demonstrated significant hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, and nephroprotective effects. Molecular docking studies further supported these findings, revealing strong interactions between identified phenolic and the α-amylase enzyme. These results highlight the potential of C. sativa seeds as a natural source of bioactive compounds for diabetes management.

Research topics

  • Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
  • GABA and Rice Research
  • Diet, Metabolism, and Disease

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DOI: 10.1515/biol-2022-1024

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