Fructus Corni suppresses hepatic gluconeogenesis related gene transcription, enhances glucose responsiveness of pancreatic beta-cells, and prevents toxin induced beta-cell death – Chen CC et al. – Journal of Ethnopharmacology 117 (2008) 483–490 | Good Practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Article (title, authors, journal, year and pages): Fructus Corni suppresses hepatic gluconeogenesis related gene transcription,enhances glucose responsiveness of pancreatic beta-cells, and prevents toxin induced beta-cell death – Chen CC et al. – Journal of Ethnopharmacology 117 (2008) 483–490
Plant (scientific name of the main plant): Cornus officinalis
WP4 reference member: Prof. Enrica Bosisio
Plant/s used (if a phytocomplex from one or more plants are used):
Formula used (if a phytocomplex from a formula is used):
Purified molecules used (if single compounds are used): loganin, ursolic acid
Disease/s: diabetes
molecular target/s and/or mechanisms investigated: reduced PEPCK gene expression for hepatic gluconeogenesis, β-cell protection against toxic challenge, insulin secretion enhancement in hyperglycemic condition
General quality score (mean ± SD): 52 ±11
Relevance score for TCM research (mean ± SD): 4,6 ±1,5

Fructus Corni suppresses hepatic gluconeogenesis related gene transcription, enhances glucose responsiveness of pancreatic beta-cells, and prevents toxin induced beta-cell death – Chen CC et al. – Journal of Ethnopharmacology 117 (2008) 483–490