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38 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 539 Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The limited bioavailability of catechins like EGCG and differences in the composition of each person's gut flora are probably the causes of several short-term clinical trials' contradictory results [15,22].

    Green Tea as Anti-Diabetic: Mechanisms, Epidemiological Evidence, and Clinical Potential · 2026 · DOI

  • Catechin gallate and 2-amino-1, 3, 4-octadecanetriol showed favorable docking scores against α-glucosidase, SGLT2, and DPP-4 and may therefore warrant further investigation as computationally predicted antidiabetic several other compounds candidates. These preliminary computational evidence supporting further investigation of this extract as a source of bioactive metabolites with potential antidiabetic properties.

    Integrated LC-HRMS Metabolite Profiling and Multitarget Molecular Docking of Ginggiang (Leea aequata L.) Constituents Against Antidiabetic Targets · 2026 · DOI

  • Cereal formulations containing both grains may be formulated and marketed as a diet that will help maintain controled blood sugar levels in diabetics. This formulation may synergistically achieve a controled alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase inhibition which may help eliminate the very much undesirable blood glucose spikes experienced by diabetic patients. In vivo anti-diabetic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory studies should be carried out on these extracts to concretize these findings. REFERENCES 1. Abioye,VF, Babatunde,GO, Ogunlakin, GO, AdejuyitanJA, Olatunde, SJ, and Abioye, AO(2022). Varietal and Processing influence on Nutritional and Phytochemical Properties of Finger Millet: Review. Heliyon8(12) e12310. 2. Ahmad, E., Lim, S., Lamptey, R., Webb, D.R., Davies, M.J. (2022). Type 2 diabetes. The Lancet. 400 (10365):1803‐1820. 3. American Diabetes Association. (2014). Diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Care. 37: S81–90. 4. American Diabetes Association. (2018). Cardiovascular disease and risk management: Standards of medical care in diabetes—2018. Diabetes Care. 41:86–104. 5. American Diabetes Association. (2018). Introduction: Standards of medical care in diabetes—2018. Diabetes Care. 41:1–2 6. American Diabetes Association. (2018). Microvascular complications and foot care: Standards of medical care in diabetes—2018. Diabetes Care.;41:105 7. Kim, Y.M., Wang, M.H. and Rhee, H.I. (2004). A novel alpha glucosidase inhibitor from pine bark (Pinus densiflora). Carbohydrate Research, 339 (3): 715-717. 8. Kumar, A., Yadav, S., Panwar, P., Gaur, V. S. and Sood, S. (2016). Identification of anchored simple sequence repeat markers associated with calcium content in finger millet (Eleusine Proc. National Academic Science India Sect. B Biol. Sci. 85, 311–317 coracana). 9. Mathanghi, S. K., and Sudha, K. (2012). Functional and phytochemical properties of finger millet for health. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Biological Science. 2, 431–438. 10. Miller, G. L.; Anal. Chem. 1959, 31, 426. 11. Ravindran, G. (1992). Seed protein of millets: amino acid composition, proteinase inhibitors 12. and in vitro protein digestibility. Food Chemistry. 44: 13-17. 13. Rawshani, A., Rawshani A, Franzén S, Eliasson B., Svensson A.M, Miftaraj, M., et al. (2017). Mortality and cardiovascular disease in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. N. Engl J. Med. 376:1407–18. 14. Saini, S., Saxena, S., Samtiya, M., Puniya, M. and Dhewa, T. (2021). Potential of Underutilized Millets as Nutritional-Cereal: An Overview. Journal of Food Science. Technology. 58, 4465–4477. 15. Shobana, S., Kumari, S. R., Malleshi, N. G., and Ali, S. Z. (2007). Glycemic response of rice, wheat and finger millet based diabetic food formulations in normoglycemic subjects. Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. 58, 363– 372. 16. Shukla, K., and Srivastava, S. (2014). Evaluation of finger millet incorporated noodles for nutritive value and glycemic index. J. Food Sci. Technol. 51, 527–534 17. Simardeep Kaur, Arti Kumari, Karishma Seem, Gurkanwal Kaur, Deepash Kumar...et Al., (2024). Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana L.) From staple to superfood:a comprehensive review on nutritional, bioactive, industrial and climate resilient potential. Planta260(3): 75. 18. Singh, M., Metwal, M., Kumar, V. A., and Kumar, A. (2016). Identification and molecular characterization of 48 kDa calcium binding protein as calreticulin from finger millet coracana) using peptide mass finger printing and transcript profiling. Journal of Science Agriculture. 96, 672–679.

    Comparative Assessment of Enzyme inhibiting Properties of Selected Ethnomedicinal Cereals (Panicum sumatrense and Eleusine coracana) used in The Management of Diabetes Mellitus · 2026 · DOI

  • However, the hypoglycemic mechanism of whole bitter melon beverage (WBMB) retaining all nutrients for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains unclear.

    Mechanism study on the intervention of type 2 diabetes mellitus by whole bitter melon beverage · 2026 · DOI

  • Despite the strong in vitro and in silico findings this study needs further investigations to increase the biological impor- tance of the current findings. Experimental enzyme kinetic studies should be conducted to differentiate and specify the exact mode of inhibition. Furthermore, cytotoxicity assessments and cell-based assays are very important to assess cellu- lar efficacy and safety profile. Selectivity studies against unrelated enzymes will also be valuable to confirm the specificity PLOS One | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0348140 May 11, 2026 21 / 25 of the inhibitors toward the intended targets. These targets will facilitate more deeper mechanistic insight and reinforce the pharmacological efficacy of the synthesized compounds.

    Hydrazone-schiff base derivatives of 4-(tert-butyl)benzoic acid as potent enzyme inhibitors: In vitro α-amylase, α-glucosidase, tyrosinase inhibition and computational studies · 2026 · DOI

  • Optimization of bitter melon formulations and dosing strategies requires well-designed mechanistic studies investigating which plant parts (fruit, stems, leaves) and extraction methods maximize antidiabetic efficacy; current evidence shows differential effects (e.g., fruit reduces fructosamine while stems/leaves increase insulin in mildly diabetic animal models) but lacks systematic comparative analysis.

    COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF MOMORDICA CHARANTIA (BITTER MELON) IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT · 2026 · DOI

  • Mechanistic studies have not clarified the relative contribution of individual bioactive compounds (saponins, charantin, vicine) versus whole-plant extracts to the multiple antidiabetic pathways (GLP-1 secretion, SOCS-3 and JNK expression modulation, pancreatic β cell differentiation); direct comparative studies of isolated versus crude extracts are needed.

    COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF MOMORDICA CHARANTIA (BITTER MELON) IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT · 2026 · DOI

  • Safe usage parameters for Momordica charantia as adjunctive diabetes therapy lack definition; while identified as a cheap and accessible intervention, long-term safety data, drug-herb interaction profiles, contraindications in specific diabetic populations, and optimal dosing ranges for integration into conventional diabetes management protocols have not been systematically characterized.

    COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF MOMORDICA CHARANTIA (BITTER MELON) IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT · 2026 · DOI

  • Study heterogeneity across bitter melon clinical trials prevents meta-analytic synthesis; preclinical data show robust antidiabetic mechanisms (insulin secretion, insulin sensitivity, digestive enzyme inhibition, lipid metabolism modulation) but clinical evidence in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes shows only modest glycemic control improvements, requiring standardized randomized controlled trial designs to establish efficacy thresholds.

    COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF MOMORDICA CHARANTIA (BITTER MELON) IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT · 2026 · DOI

  • Extract standardization protocols for Momordica charantia formulations remain undefined; different studies utilize ethanol extracts, aqueous extracts, and isolated compounds (saponins, charantin, vicine) without standardized dosing or preparation methods, preventing consistent replication and clinical translation of antidiabetic effects.

    COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF MOMORDICA CHARANTIA (BITTER MELON) IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT · 2026 · DOI

  • Gene expression changes in the PI3K/AKT insulin signaling pathway were demonstrated only at the mRNA level using qRT-PCR. Validation of protein-level expression and phosphorylation status of key insulin signaling intermediates (IRS-1, PI3K, AKT, GSK-3β, GLUT4) using Western blotting is necessary to confirm the molecular mechanisms and interconnected downstream pathways contributing to the antidiabetic effects of Rubus species blackberry extract.

    Modulatory role of blackberry fruit standardized extract on brain redox status and insulin signaling in type 2 diabetic rats · 2026 · DOI

  • The expression of key metabolic genes in liver, adipose tissue, and skeletal muscle in response to BFE treatment was not investigated. Future work must use real-time PCR to quantify genes regulating glucose uptake, lipogenesis, and mitochondrial function in these insulin-sensitive tissues to elucidate the complete molecular mechanisms underlying BFE's antidiabetic effects.

    Modulatory role of blackberry fruit standardized extract on brain redox status and insulin signaling in type 2 diabetic rats · 2026 · DOI

  • Oxidative stress parameters were measured only in the brain; hepatic oxidative stress markers (MDA, protein carbonyls, antioxidant enzyme activities) in liver tissue were not evaluated. Future studies must assess oxidative stress parameters in the liver, as this organ is critical for glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

    Modulatory role of blackberry fruit standardized extract on brain redox status and insulin signaling in type 2 diabetic rats · 2026 · DOI

  • The complete phytochemical profile of the blackberry fruit standardized extract (BFE) has not been established. HPLC analysis and comprehensive characterization of all polyphenolic compounds, anthocyanins, and other bioactive constituents in BFE are required to identify which specific compounds are responsible for the observed modulation of oxidative stress parameters and insulin signaling in type 2 diabetic rats.

    Modulatory role of blackberry fruit standardized extract on brain redox status and insulin signaling in type 2 diabetic rats · 2026 · DOI

  • The study did not characterize sex-specific differences in the modulatory effects of blackberry fruit extract (BFE) on brain redox status and insulin signaling. Future investigations must compare the antidiabetic and antioxidant efficacy of BFE between male and female type 2 diabetic rats to establish whether SOD activity, CAT activity, and PI3K/AKT pathway modulation differ by sex.

    Modulatory role of blackberry fruit standardized extract on brain redox status and insulin signaling in type 2 diabetic rats · 2026 · DOI

  • Our results indicate that Capparis ovata var. canescens extract may have both antidiabetic and antioxidant properties, potentially a candidate for managing hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and oxidative stress associated with T2DM. Its dose-dependent effects in both regulating blood glucose and reducing pancreatic inflammation and oxidative damage highlight its therapeutic potential. This study could contribute significantly to the investigation of medicinal plants in diabetes management, offering a novel approach with potential applications. 5. MATERIALS AND METHODS 5.1. Drugs and chemicals Streptozotocin, nicotinamide, and metformin were obtained from Sigma Aldrich. In addition, Capparis ovata var. canescens (CO) plant extract was prepared by Assoc. Prof. Turgut Taskin, faculty member of the Department of Pharmacognosy at Marmara University. All purchased materials are suitable for analytical procedures. 5.2. Plant material and preparation of plant extract The CO plant was identified by Assoc. Prof. Gizem Bulut, a faculty member of the Department of Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Marmara University, is stored in the Herbarium of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Marmara University, with the code MARE=18469. The above-ground parts of the CO plant were dried at room temperature conditions. The dried plant was macerated using methanol solvent. The methanol extract was obtained at room temperature by maceration consumption method until a colorless solution was obtained and filtered through filter paper. The crude extracts were obtained by evaporation at a temperature not exceeding 50 °C in the rotary evaporator and the extracts were stored in the refrigerator at +4 °C until the day the study was started. 5.3. Experimental design All in vivo studies were conducted with the approval (No: 68.2022mar) of the Marmara University, Animal Experiments Local Ethics Committee (MUHDEK). Adult male/female Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats (250-350 g) (n=6 in each group for the study) were provided by the Experimental Animals Research and 609 https://doi.org/10.12991/jrespharm.1675547 J Res Pharm 2026; 30(2): 605-613 Kiyak-Kırmacı et al. Antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of Capparis ovata var.

    Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Properties of Capparis ovata var. canescens Plant Extract · 2026 · DOI

  • These findings support further investigation into the development of standardized FDS-based nutraceuticals or functional food formulations for diabetes management, including stability, dosage form design, and clinical translation.

    Hypoglycemic and pancreatic protective effects of freeze-dried strawberries in alloxan-induced diabetic rats: implications for pharmaceutical application · 2025 · DOI

  • Moreover, the therapeutic role of ginger, omega-3 fatty acids, and their combinations on the expression of TRPM2 and TRPV2 and their relationship with apoptosis, inflammation, and oxidative damage in heart tissue of rats with type 2 diabetes have not yet been determined.

    Ginger Extract and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation: A Promising Strategy to Improve Diabetic Cardiomyopathy · 2024 · DOI

  • The aqueous extract of Cichorium intybus (CIE) leaves have shown the properties of protecting against pancreatic β-cell damage by streptozotocin (STZ), but the molecular mechanisms of its protection are not completely elucidated yet.

    Cichorium intybus attenuates Streptozotocin-induced pancreatic β-cell damage by inhibiting NF-κB activation and oxidative stress · 2020 · DOI

  • Also, the regular intake of a poorly characterized GLE at a dose of 360 mg/day slightly increased the bioavailability of talinolol, a substrate of P-glycoprotein and various organic anion-transporting polypeptides.

    Pharmacokinetic drug interactions involving<i>Ginkgo biloba</i> · 2013 · DOI

  • is a viable the pulp studied Consequently, medicinal or phytotherapeutic substance for diabetes, especially in settings where conventional medications are scarce.

    Antidiabetic Activity and Protective Effect on the Survival of Raphia Sese De Wild Fruit Pulp in Diabetic Mice: An In-Vivo Experimental Study · 2026 · DOI

  • The antibacterial effects are attributed to secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and polyphenols, but the specific mechanisms of how these compounds disrupt bacterial cell membranes and induce oxidative stress require more detailed mechanistic studies.

    Evaluation of antioxidant, antibacterial, and antidiabetic activities in vitro of extracts from Abutilon indicum · 2026 · DOI

  • A. indicum extracts could be developed into supportive or alternative products to antibiotics in mild cases or for use in natural food preservation, requiring further development research.

    Evaluation of antioxidant, antibacterial, and antidiabetic activities in vitro of extracts from Abutilon indicum · 2026 · DOI

  • Since the scientific evidence and mechanism of action have not yet been extensively investigated, this study aims to evaluate the antidiabetic and cytotoxic effects together with the optimisation and development of a scale-up process design for higher yields of bioactive phytocompounds from C.

    In Silico, In Vitro and Ex Vivo Evaluation of the Antihyperglycaemic, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Properties of Coccinia grandis L. Leaf Extract · 2024 · DOI

  • It is envisaged that further investigation of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus disease at the transcriptome level in animal experimental models with grape seed extract and publication of the analysis results in international journals will have…

    Letter to the Editor: “Effect of grape seed extract on β-catenin gene expression and hyperglycemia in rats induced by streptozotocin” · 2024 · DOI

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