In vitro α-amylase inhibitory activity and in vivo hypoglycemic effect of ethyl acetate extract of Mallotus repandus (Willd.) Muell. stem in rat model

Objective:To investigate the therapeutic effects of ethyl acetate extract of Mallotus repandus stem in α-amylase inhibitory activity(in vitro)and hypoglycemic activity in normal and glucose induced hyperglycemic rats(in vivo).Methods:Ethyl acetate extract of Mallotus repandus stem was tested for the presence of phytochemical constituents,α-amylase inhibitory activity and hypoglycemic effect in normal rats and glucose induced hyperglycemic rats.Results:Presence of different types of phytochemicals was identified in the extract.The extract has moderate α-amylase inhibitory activity[IC_(50)=(2.038±0.033)mg/mL]as compared to acarbose.The does 1000 mg/kg significantly reduced(P<0.0100)fasting blood glucose level in normal rats.In oral glucose tolerance test,both 1000 and 2000 mg/kg doses showed good hypoglycemic activity(P<0.0001)like glibenclamide in each specific hour after administration.Overall time effect in oral glucose tolerance test was found extremely significant(P<0.0001)with F(3,48)value=202.4.Conclusions:These findings suggest that this plant may be a potential source for the development of new oral hypoglycemic agent.