Bitter Melon

Name	AC	CK
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2	38	156
Obesity	16	27
Insulin Resistance	8	22
Prediabetes	3	21
HIV Infections	2	20
Inflammation	14	20
Atherosclerosis	3	14
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1	7	13
Fatigue: Excercise-Induced	2	12
High Fat Diet	6	12
Hypertension	1	10
Osteoarthritis: Knee	1	10
Oxidative Stress	7	10
Hyperglycemia	6	8
Cancers: All	7	7
Diabetic Complications	4	7
Cerebral Ischemia	3	6
Hyperlipidemia	3	6
Liver Cancer	4	6
Oral Cancer	4	6
Ovarian Cancer	3	5
Ulcerative Colitis	2	5
Acne	2	4
Aging	2	4
Breast Cancer	4	4
Colitis	2	4
Diabetic Nephropathy	2	4
Gastric Ulcer	2	4
Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity	3	4
Memory Disorders	2	4
Wound Healing	2	4
Lung Cancer	3	3
Metabolic Diseases	2	3
Metabolic Syndrome X	2	3
Pancreatic Cancer	2	3
Salmonella Infections	2	3
Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)	1	2
Adiponectin: Low Levels	1	2
Advanced Glycation End products (AGE)	2	2
Alcohol Toxicity	1	2
Ammonia: Elevated	1	2
Asthma	1	2
Cervical Cancer	2	2
Chemically-Induced Liver Damage	1	2
Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Cyclophosphamide	1	2
Colon Cancer	2	2
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2: Prevention	1	2
Diarrhea	1	2
Duodenal Ulcer	1	2
Dysbiosis	1	2
Dyslipidemias	2	2
Fatty Liver	1	2
Fructose-Induced Toxicity	1	2
Helminthiasis	1	2
High Fructose Diet	1	2
Hypercholesterolemia	1	2
Irritable Bowel Syndrome	1	2
Ischemia	1	2
Kidney Damage: Drug-Induced	1	2
Lipid Peroxidation	1	2
Liver Damage	1	2
Liver Damage: Drug-Induced	1	2
Myocardial Infarction	1	2
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)	1	2
Oral Cancer: Prevention	1	2
Overweight	1	2
Sperm Quality: Low	1	2
Spinal Cord Injuries	1	2
Tendon Injury	1	2
Testosterone: Too Low	1	2
Tumors	1	2
Acute Myeloid Leukemia	1	1
Alzheimer's Disease	1	1
Arsenic Poisoning	1	1
Bladder Cancer	1	1
Breast Cancer: Triple Negative	1	1
Cancer Metastasis	1	1
Cancers: Drug Resistant	1	1
Carcinoma: Non-Small-Cell Lung	1	1
Central Nervous System Diseases	1	1
Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19)	1	1
Coronavirus Infection	1	1
Dengue	1	1
Endometrial Cancer	1	1
Escherichia coli Infections	1	1
Glioblastoma	1	1
Glioma	1	1
Head and Neck Cancer	1	1
Hydrogen Peroxide Induced Toxicity	1	1
Hypoglycemia	1	1
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases	1	1
Leukemia	1	1
Liver Fibrosis	1	1
Neuropathic Pain	1	1

Name	AC	CK
Hypoglycemic Agents	32	148
Anti-Inflammatory Agents	33	56
Antioxidants	28	43
Hypolipidemic	17	32
Hepatoprotective	7	31
Renoprotective	3	24
Apoptotic	13	14
Insulin-releasing	4	14
Antiviral Agents	4	13
Neuroprotective Agents	7	13
Antiproliferative	12	12
Interleukin-1 beta downregulation	7	12
Analgesics	2	11
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor	7	10
Anti-HIV Agents	1	10
Anti-atherogenic	1	10
Anticarcinogenic Agents	5	10
Interleukin-6 Downregulation	7	10
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor	7	10
Alpha-amylase inhibitor	7	9
Chemopreventive	5	9
Immunomodulatory	5	9
Anti-Apoptotic	4	8
Chemotherapeutic	6	7
NF-kappaB Inhibitor	4	7
Pancreato Protective Agents	4	7
Insulin Sensitizers	4	6
Anti-metastatic	4	5
Cell cycle arrest	5	5
Gastroprotective	3	5
Anti-Ulcer Agents	2	4
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors	4	4
Gastrointestinal Agents	2	4
Anticholesteremic Agents	2	3
Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) inhibitor	2	3
AMP-activated protein kinase modulation	1	2
Anti-Asthmatic Agents	1	2
Anti-Glycation Agents	2	2
Antineoplastic Agents	2	2
Antiparasitic Agents	1	2
Autophagy Up-regulation	2	2
Bax/Bcl2 Ratio: Decrease	1	2
Cardioprotective	1	2
Enzyme Inhibitors	1	2
Interleukin-10 downregulation	1	2
Interleukin-10 upregulation	1	2
Interleukin-5 downregulation	1	2
Interleukin-8 downregulation	1	2
Malondialdehyde Down-regulation	1	2
Nrf2 activation	1	2
Prophylactic Agents	1	2
SIRT1 Activator	1	2
Uricosuric Agents	1	2
interleukin-13 down-regulation	1	2
Angiogenesis Inhibitors	1	1
Anti-Adipogenic	1	1
Anti-Bacterial Agents	1	1
Anti-Fibrotic	1	1
Antinoceceptive	1	1
Antioxidant Effects	1	1
Bcl-2 protein down-regulation	1	1
Chelating Agents	1	1
Cyclin D1 Down-Regulation	1	1
Cytoprotective	1	1
Cytotoxic	1	1
Multidrug Resistance Gene Modulators	1	1
STAT3 Inhibitor	1	1
Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway modulation	1	1

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M. charantia adjunct preparations improved glycemic control in T2DM patients.Feb 28, 2019

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Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2019 Mar 1 ;231:311-324. Epub 2018 Oct 30. PMID: 30385422

Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2019

Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2

Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents

Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy

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The safety and efficacy of Momordica charantia L. in animal models of type 2 diabetes mellitus.Jan 31, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Antioxid Redox Signal. 2005 Nov-Dec;7(11-12):1612-20. PMID: 19429344

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2005

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Adiponectin: Low Levels, Fructose-Induced Toxicity , Insulin Resistance

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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Bitter melon demonstrates anti-tumor activity.Nov 01, 1983

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Pubmed Data : J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2022 ;68(5):438-445. PMID: 36310078

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2021

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2

Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

Problem Substances : Insulin

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Effect of Momordica charantia polysaccharide on immunomodulatory activity.Jun 30, 2023

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Leaf extracts of both M.charantia and O.basilicum will serve as a measure against induced pancreatic cancer.Mar 31, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Pharmacol Res. 2020 11 ;161:105157. Epub 2020 Aug 16. PMID: 32814169

Article Published Date : Jan 10, 2020

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Ovarian Cancer

Pharmacological Actions : Apoptotic

Additional Keywords : Chemotherapeutic Synergy: Cisplatin

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Methanol leaf extract of Momordica charantia protects alloxan-induced hepatopathy.Jul 31, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Front Pharmacol. 2022 ;13:908830. Epub 2022 Jun 24. PMID: 35814200

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2021

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Cerebral Ischemia

Pharmacological Actions : Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) inhibitor, Neuroprotective Agents

Additional Keywords : Exosomes

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Momordica charantia extract increases anti-fatigue activities and enhances exercise performance in mice.Apr 30, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Toxicol Res. 2020 Jan ;36(1):37-44. Epub 2019 Dec 2. PMID: 32042712

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2019

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Liver Damage: Drug-Induced

Pharmacological Actions : Hepatoprotective

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Momordica charantia modulates adipose tissue inflammasome gene expression and adipose-gut inflammatory cross talk in high-fat diet-fed mice.May 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : J Nutr Biochem. 2019 Jun ;68:16-32. Epub 2019 Mar 23. PMID: 31005847

Article Published Date : May 31, 2019

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Dysbiosis, High Fat Diet, Inflammation, Obesity

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Interleukin-1 beta downregulation

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Momordica charantia polysaccharide ameliorates D-galactose-induced aging.Oct 25, 2022

Pubmed Data : J Food Biochem. 2019 Aug 23:e13021. Epub 2019 Aug 23. PMID: 31441956

Article Published Date : Aug 22, 2019

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2: Prevention

Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents, Pancreato Protective Agents

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Nephrotoxicity and highly active antiretroviral therapy: Mitigating action of Momordica charantia.Dec 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat. 2020 Oct 9 ;152:106495. Epub 2020 Oct 9. PMID: 33045366

Article Published Date : Oct 08, 2020

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon, Pomegranate

Diseases : Liver Cancer

Pharmacological Actions : Anticarcinogenic Agents

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Promotion of Momordica Charantia polysaccharides on neural stem cell proliferation by increasing SIRT1 activity after cerebral ischemia.Apr 30, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Brain Res Bull. 2021 May ;170:254-263. Epub 2021 Feb 26. PMID: 33647420

Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2021

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Cerebral Ischemia

Pharmacological Actions : Neuroprotective Agents, SIRT1 Activator

Additional Keywords : Polysaccharides

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Prophylactic administration of polysaccharides from M. charantia reduced ethanol-induced gastric injury.Apr 30, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Int J Biol Macromol. 2018 May ;111:193-199. Epub 2018 Jan 4. PMID: 29307809

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Pubmed Data : J Transl Int Med. 2020 Sep ;8(3):177-187. Epub 2020 Sep 25. PMID: 33062594

Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2020

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Ulcerative Colitis

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents

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Synergistic antidiabetic activity of Taraxacum officinale (L.) Weber ex F.H.Wigg and Momordica charantia L. polyherbal combination.Nov 12, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2020 ;2020:5248346. Epub 2020 Mar 17. PMID: 32256648

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2019

Study Type : Animal Study, In Vitro Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity, Salmonella Infections

Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory

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The neuroprotective potential of turmeric rhizome and bitter melon on aspartame-induced spatial memory impairment in rats.Oct 31, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Heliyon. 2023 Nov ;9(11):e21693. Epub 2023 Nov 3. PMID: 38027700

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Pubmed Data : Int J Biol Macromol. 2019 Feb 1 ;122:619-627. Epub 2018 Nov 2. PMID: 30391593

Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2019

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Hyperglycemia

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Hypoglycemic Agents

Additional Keywords : Polysaccharides

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This data confirms the use of Momordica charantia fruit in the treatment of autoimmune type 1 diabetes.Dec 31, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Behav Neurol. 2020 ;2020:1080521. Epub 2020 Sep 30. PMID: 33062068

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2019

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Spinal Cord Injuries

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Neuroprotective Agents

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Wild bitter melon leaf extract effectively inhibits P. acnes induced inflammatory responses and may be useful to relieve the inflammation of acne.Jun 21, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Food Funct. 2015 Jun 22. Epub 2015 Jun 22. PMID: 26098998

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Pubmed Data : Iran J Basic Med Sci. 2018 Apr ;21(4):347-358. PMID: 29796216

Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2018

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Acorus calamus, Bitter Apple, Bitter Melon, Ginkgo biloba, Holy Basil, Kratom, Olive, Palash, Phyllanthus amarus , Saffron, Sage, Tarragon, Turmeric

Diseases : Neuropathic Pain

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics, Antinoceceptive

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Pubmed Data : Cytotechnology. 2022 Oct ;74(5):591-611. Epub 2022 Sep 12. PMID: 36238266

Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2022

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Pharmacological Actions : Chemotherapeutic

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Antioxidant activity of Momordica charantia polysaccharide and its derivatives.Jul 21, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Int J Biol Macromol. 2019 Jul 22 ;138:673-680. Epub 2019 Jul 22. PMID: 31344411

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Pubmed Data : Chin J Nat Med. 2016 Feb ;14(2):81-100. PMID: 26968675

Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2016

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Cancers: All, Inflammation

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants, Antiproliferative , Apoptotic, Autophagy Up-regulation, Cell cycle arrest

Additional Keywords : Cancer Stem Cells

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In this review, they have summarized the recent progress on dietary nutraceuticals in reversing multidrug resistance.Dec 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2015 ;16(16):6831-9. PMID: 26514453

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014

Study Type : Review

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Substances : beta-Carotene, Bitter Melon, Capsaicin, Curcumin, EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate), Fruit: All, Fucoxanthin , Gingerol , Grape Seed Extract, Indole-3-Carbinol, Piperine, Quercetin, Resveratrol, Vegetables: All

Diseases : Cancers: All

Pharmacological Actions : Multidrug Resistance Gene Modulators

Additional Keywords : Multidrug Resistance, Natural Substance/Drug Synergy

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In vitro and in silico elucidation of antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities of bioactive compounds from Momordica charantia L.Jul 14, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Bioorg Med Chem. 2019 Jul 15 ;27(14):3097-3109. Epub 2019 May 23. PMID: 31196754

Article Published Date : Jul 14, 2019

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2

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In-silico studies of Momordica charantia extracts as potential candidates against SARS-CoV-2.Dec 31, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019 ;2019:2821597. Epub 2019 Mar 6. PMID: 30956678

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2018

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Lung Cancer

Pharmacological Actions : Antiproliferative , Apoptotic

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Momordica charantia extracts possess high antioxidant and antiglycation activities and are equally good sources of antioxidant and antiglycating agents.Jun 30, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Pak J Pharm Sci. 2015 Jul ;28(4):1217-23. PMID: 26142512

Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2015

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Advanced Glycation End products (AGE)

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Glycation Agents, Antioxidants, Chelating Agents

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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Momordica charantia induces non-apoptotic cell death in human MDA-MB-436 breast and A549 lung cancer cells.Mar 18, 2021

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Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2021 Mar 19:114036. Epub 2021 Mar 19. PMID: 33753145

Article Published Date : Mar 18, 2021

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Breast Cancer: Triple Negative , Lung Cancer

Pharmacological Actions : Apoptotic

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Pubmed Data : Nat Prod Res. 2019 Jul 2:1-3. Epub 2019 Jul 2. PMID: 31264459

Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2019

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon

Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2

Pharmacological Actions : Alpha-amylase inhibitor, Antioxidants

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Natural compounds are expected to serve as a potential therapeutic target for CNS injuries and diseases.Mar 23, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Int J Mol Sci. 2021 Mar 24 ;22(7). Epub 2021 Mar 24. PMID: 33804820

Article Published Date : Mar 23, 2021

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Bitter Melon, Curcumin

Diseases : Central Nervous System Diseases

Pharmacological Actions : Neuroprotective Agents

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Pectic polysaccharides of Momordica charantia in combination with curcumin had liver protective effects.Aug 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Biochem Biophys Rep. 2017 Sep ;11:64-71. Epub 2017 Jun 23. PMID: 28955769

Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2017

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Bitter Melon, Curcumin

Diseases : Arsenic Poisoning

Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Cytoprotective

Additional Keywords : Polysaccharides

Problem Substances : Arsenic

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Plumericin from Momordica charantia vine had antibacterial and antiproliferative activities.Dec 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015 ;2015:823178. Epub 2015 Apr 7. PMID: 25945113

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The role of bitter melon in breast and gynecological cancer prevention and therapy.May 16, 2023

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M. charantia adjunct preparations improved glycemic control in T2DM patients.Feb 28, 2019

The safety and efficacy of Momordica charantia L. in animal models of type 2 diabetes mellitus.Jan 31, 2021

All of these results demonstrate that mcIRBP-19-BGE possesses a hypoglycemic effect.Dec 31, 2021

Bitter gourd reduces elevated fasting plasma glucose levels in an intervention study among prediabeticsApr 23, 2018

Bitter melon appears to have therapeutic activity in the treatment of HIV infection. May 23, 2009

Bitter melon contains compounds with anti-HIV activity. Aug 01, 2000

Bitter melon is superior to the drug rosiglitazone (Avandia) in type 2 diabetic patients. May 01, 2009

Bitter melon peptide effectively regulates diabetes mellitus patients' blood sugar levels.Apr 27, 2020

Hypoglycemic effect of bitter melon compared with metformin in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients.Mar 23, 2011

Hypoglycemic efficacy and safety of Momordica charantia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Jul 31, 2020

Lower hypoglycemic but higher antiatherogenic effects of bitter melon than glibenclamide in type 2 diabetic patients.Jan 25, 2015

Momordica charantia administration improves insulin secretion in type 2 diabetes mellitus.Feb 11, 2018

Momordica charantia efficacy and safety on glucose metabolism in Korean prediabetes participants.Mar 31, 2023

Momordica charantia supplementation offers a safe alternative to reducing pain and improving symptoms among the primary knee osteoarthritis patients.Jul 31, 2018

These results indicate that 4 weeks of Momordica charantia extract intake positively influenced fatigue parameters.Dec 31, 2019

Momordica charantia-derived extracellular vesicles provide antioxidant protection in ulcerative colitis.Aug 21, 2023

A cucurbitane type triterpenoid compound from Momordica charantia alleviated diabetic metabolic symptoms in alloxan induced diabetic mice.Oct 31, 2016

A gastro-resistant peptide from Momordica charantia improves diabetic nephropathy.Feb 20, 2022

Anti-aging effect of Momordica charantia on D-galactose-induced subacute aging.Jul 13, 2022

Antihyperlipidemic screening and plasma uric acid reducing potential of Momordica charantia seeds.Apr 30, 2019

BG-4 from bitter gourd differentially affects inflammation in vitro and in vivo.Jun 13, 2019

Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) stimulates beta cell regeneration in diabetic rats. Dec 01, 2007

Bitter gourd holds the potential to significantly improve diabetic conditions.Nov 09, 2017

Bitter melon (M. charantia) may have a therapeutic role in conditions involving elevated ammonia levels. Jan 04, 2010

Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) and Phyllanthus urinaria have hypoglyemic properties. Nov 01, 1992

Bitter melon attenuates fructose-induced insulin resistance in fructose-fed rats. Nov 01, 2005

Bitter melon demonstrates anti-tumor activity.Nov 01, 1983

Bitter melon extract functions as a natural AMPK activator in the inhibition of ovarian cancer cell growth and might be useful as a supplement to improve the efficacy of cisplatin.Oct 18, 2015

Bitter melon extract might be useful for preventing and treating NAFLD.Dec 31, 2017

Bitter melon fruit bioactives charantin and vicine potential for diabetes prophylaxis and treatment. Apr 07, 2021

Bitter melon fruit extract has a hypoglycemic effect and reduces hepatic lipid accumulation.Dec 16, 2019

Bitter melon has anti-ulcer properties.Jun 25, 2009

Bitter melon has protective anti-inflammatory effects on TNBS-induced colitis.Nov 07, 2019

Bitter melon has significant effect against insulin resistance and visceral obesity of mice on a high-fat diet.Aug 01, 2008

Bitter melon improves weight loss in diet-induced obesity and elevate energy expenditure in HFD-fed mice.Aug 18, 2016

Bitter melon powder protects against obesity-associated fatty liver disease.Jul 31, 2017

Bitter melon prevents the development of 4-NQO-induced oral squamous cell carcinoma.Oct 22, 2017

Bitter melon significantly reduces insulin resistance and suppresses visceral fat accumulation.Feb 01, 2008

Comparative analysis of metabolite profiling of Momordica charantia leaf and the anti-obesity effect through regulating lipid metabolism.Jan 23, 2021

Comparison of antidiabetic effects of saponins and polysaccharides from Momordica charantia L. in STZ-induced type 2 diabetic mice.Dec 31, 2018

Current findings confirmed that karela is a potential supplement useful in treatment of hypercholesterolemia.Jun 16, 2017

Dietary bitter melon can attenuate the development of atherosclerosis.Nov 05, 2018

Effect of Momordica charantia on insulin immune-reactive pancreatic beta cells and blood glucose levels in streptozotocin-Induced diabetes. Dec 31, 2021

Effect of Momordica charantia polysaccharide on immunomodulatory activity.Jun 30, 2023

Effects of bitter melon and a chromium propionate complex on symptoms of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes in rat models.Feb 28, 2021

Effects of dietary wild bitter melon extract on glucose and lipid metabolism in HFD/STZ-induced type 2 diabetes.Apr 23, 2023

Effects of Momordica saponin extract on alleviating fat accumulation in Caenorhabditis elegans.Jun 18, 2019

Essential oils derived from Momordica charantia seeds exhibited antiulcer activity against hydrogen chloride/ethanol and indomethacin.Dec 31, 2020

Evaluation of the haematinic, antioxidant and anti-atherosclerotic potential of Momordica charantia.Dec 31, 2021

Extracts of jambul, bitter melon (M. charantia), gymnena and fenugreek (T. gracecum) have antidiabetic and drug sparing activities. Nov 11, 2009

Extracts of two varieties of M. charantia have α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibiting activities in vitro and glucose lowering activity in vivo.Dec 31, 2015

Fermented Momordica charantia L. juice modulates hyperglycemia, lipid profile, and gut microbiota in type 2 diabetic rats.Jun 30, 2019

Improvement of testosterone deficiency by fermented Momordica charantia extracts in aging male rats.Feb 28, 2021

In vitro and in vivo screening of wild bitter melon leaf for anti-inflammatory activity against Cutibacterium acnes.Sep 17, 2020

Leaf extracts of both M.charantia and O.basilicum will serve as a measure against induced pancreatic cancer.Mar 31, 2018

M. charantia ethanol extracts can ameliorate insulin resistance in T2DM rats.Nov 30, 2017

M. charantia showed significant wound healing and anti-inflammatory effects. Sep 10, 2015

Maitake and Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) contain alpha-glucosidase inhibitors which may have therapeutic value in diabetes type 2. Jul 01, 2002

MAP30 protein from Momordica charantia is therapeutic and has synergic activity with cisplatin against ovarian cancer.Jan 10, 2020

Methanol leaf extract of Momordica charantia protects alloxan-induced hepatopathy.Jul 31, 2020

Momordica charantia attenuates metabolic changes in experimental obesity.Nov 22, 2016

Momordica charantia enhances tendon healing.Aug 15, 2023

Momordica charantia exosome-like nanoparticles exert neuroprotective effects against ischemic brain injury.Dec 31, 2021

Momordica charantia extract increases anti-fatigue activities and enhances exercise performance in mice.Apr 30, 2017

Momordica charantia extract protects against diabetes-related spermatogenic dysfunction.Nov 10, 2020

Momordica charantia extracts have anti-obesity effects and the ability to modulate lipid prolife of mice fed a high fat diet. Sep 30, 2015

Momordica charantia L. fruit and Genistein were able to enhance beta cell function and prevent lipid accumulation and insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic rats. Nov 30, 2020

Momordica charantia L. improves airway hyperresponsiveness and suppresses inflammation in a murine model of allergic asthma.Dec 31, 2021

Momordica charantia mitigates hepatic injury following adjuvant treatment with antiretroviral drugs in diabetic animal models.Dec 31, 2019

Momordica charantia modulates adipose tissue inflammasome gene expression and adipose-gut inflammatory cross talk in high-fat diet-fed mice.May 31, 2019

Momordica charantia polysaccharide ameliorates D-galactose-induced aging.Oct 25, 2022

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