Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic dual activities of extracts and flavonoids from Desmodium caudatum and an efficient synthesis of the most potent 8-prenylquercetin

Since glucolipid metabolism disorders is often the mono-target therapy fails in managing blood glucose and lipid levels and the other complications, it is urgent and necessary to seek for the new potential drugs or functional food acting on multi-targets. The hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic dual activities of the root, stems and leaves of Desmodium caudatum, which is used for traditional Chinese medicine, was evaluated. Twelve extracts with...