α-amylase

α-Amylase, a hydrolase enzyme, catalyzes the hydrolysis of internal α-1,4-glycosidic linkages in starch, producing glucose and maltose.

Trilobatin (P-Phlorizin) has anti-oxidant effect, can increase superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity.Trilobatin has anti-inflammatory effect, it potentially inhibits the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory response by suppressing the NF-κB signaling pathway.Trilobatin shows a strong inhibitory activity against α-glucosidase and a moderate inhibitory activity against α-amylase for management of postprandial hyperglycemia with less side effect.

Pinocembrin 7-O-[3''-O-galloyl-4'',6''-hexahydroxydiphenoyl]-β-D-glucoside can moderately inhibit α-amylase activity, with an IC50 value of 0.03 µmol/ml.

7,4'-Di-O-methylapigenin (4',7-DIMETHOXY-5-HYDROXYFLAVONE) can inhibit α-glucosidase and α-amylase enzymes and enhance 2-NBDG uptake in L6 cells, it has hypolipidemic effect on mouse pre-adipocyte (3T3L1) cell lines.

Isookanin shows strong diphenyl(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)iminoazanium (DPPH) radical-scavenging activity with the IC50 value of 7.9 ± 0.53 μM. Isookanin is a potent inhibitor of α-amylase (IC50=0.447 mg/ml).

Kaempferol-3,7-di-O-β-glucoside (Kaempferol 3,7-diglucoside) is a flavonol from Morettia philaena that inhibits α-amylase, α-glucosidase, and acetylcholinesterase. It exhibits neuroprotective activity, slowing amyloid β peptide-induced damage in differentiated neuronal cells SH-SY5Y, and can be used in the study of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

trans-Chalcone (Chalkone) is an aromatic ketone that forms the central core for a variety of important biological compounds, which are known collectively as chalcones.

Fucoidan is found in various species of brown seaweed and algae,with anticancer, antiviral, neuroprotective, immune-modulating.

Amylase (Diastase) is any one of a group of enzymes which catalyses the breakdown of starch into maltose.

8,3′,4′-Trihydroxyflavone-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (Compound 3), a natural product isolated from Bidens bipinnata, exhibits 22% inhibition against α-amylase at a concentration of 0.556 mg/mL [1].

Quercetin 3-(6″-caffeoylsophoroside) is an orally active compound exhibiting α-amylase inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of 73.66 μg/mL, and demonstrates antidiabetic effects through the reduction of oxidative stress. It is found in the hydro-methanolic extract of Cardamine hirsuta Linn and is utilized in diabetes mellitus research [1].

Irilone is a flavonoid with α-amylase inhibitory activity and highly selective inhibition of CYP3A4. In addition, Irilone enhances progesterone receptor (PR) signaling via estrogen receptor (ER) and glucocorticoid receptor (GR) when combined with progesterone.Irilone has potential anti-inflammatory activity and inhibits nitric oxide (NO) production by lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 in mouse macrophages.

1. Rubusoside is a natural sweetener . 2. Rubusoside is a solubilizing agent with antiangiogenic and antiallergic properties.

Quercimeritrin (Quercetin-7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside) has antibacterial activity, it shows promising activity against Staphylococcus aureus.

3,5,6,7,8,4′-hexamethoxyflavone is a natural product for research related to life sciences. The catalog number is TN7114 and the CAS number is 34170-18-8.

Tannic acid (Gallotannic acid) is a novel hERG channel blocker.

1. Isoeugenol acetate (Acetylisoeugenol) shows good antifungal activities against R. solani and F. oxysporum. 2. Isoeugenol acetate is a mild sensitizer in vivo.

Ficusonolide exhibits significant antidiabetic activity through its interactions with dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV), protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP-1B), α-glucosidase, and α-amylase.

1. Ethyl trans-caffeate (Caffeic Acid Ethyl Ester) has anti-inflammatory activity. 2. Ethyl trans-caffeate may as a promising natural compound for future application in chronic liver disease. 3. Ethyl trans-caffeate is a potent chemopreventive compound against skin carcinogenesis caused by solar UV exposure. 4. Ethyl trans-caffeate is the high-resolution structures of representative inhibitors in complex with human pancreatic α-amylase. 5. Ethyl trans-caffeate strongly inhibits neoplastic transformation of JB6 Cl41 cells without toxicity. PI3K, ERK1/2, and p38 kinase activities were suppressed by direct binding with HOEC in vitro.

Ellipyrone A, a γ-pyrone-based macrocyclic polyketide, demonstrates inhibitory activity against dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (IC 50 = 0.35 mM). Additionally, this compound exhibits anti-glycolytic effects on α-glucosidase (IC 50 = 0.74 mM) and α-amylase (IC 50 = 0.59 mM) [1].

Gibbestatin B inhibits the expression of gibberellin-induced α-amylase in de-embryonated rice and barley, with an IC50 of 25-50 ppm. It does not exhibit antibacterial, anti-yeast, or antifungal activity at a concentration of 100 ppm.

2,3-Dihydrocalodenin B (Compound 6) is a compound isolated from the small, red-glowing Knema tree (Knema globularia). It acts as a potent, non-competitive inhibitor of α-glucosidase and α-amylase, with IC50 values of 1.1 and 2.6 μM, respectively. This compound is applicable in diabetes research.

Stigmast-5-en-3-ol induces apoptosis in cancer cells and inhibits cellular proliferation by increasing the production of Bax, Caspase-9, p53, and promoting PARP cleavage, while reducing Bcl-xl expression. It exhibits potent inhibitory activity against glucose amylase and α-amylase (α-amylase), and demonstrates high antioxidant activity. This compound is applicable in research related to leukemia, breast cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.

(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-(3''-O-methyl) gallate ((-)-EGCG-3''-O-ME) is a natural product isolated from tea leaves with potent antioxidant, cytotoxic, and antibacterial properties, and it improves the adhesive stability of etching rinsing adhesives to dentin.