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 Jan 28, 2011 | Cornus officinalis, Endocrine, Gluconeogenesis, nutritional and metabolic %. 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