Diabetes mellitus (DM) comprises a range of metabolic disorders characterized by high
blood glucose levels caused by defects in insulin release, insulin action, or both. DM is a …

Type 2 diabetes is marked by elevated blood sugar levels and linked to impaired insulin
secretion and resistance to insulin. Researchers are continuously investigating different …

The current review is based on the advancements in the field of natural therapeutic agents
which could be utilized for a variety of biomedical applications and against various diseases …

Background Although microalgae and plants are traditionally used for obtaining natural
pigments, overexploitation and overharvesting threaten them. Bacteria represent a superior …

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a severe inflammatory condition affecting the pancreas, often
leading to systemic inflammation and organ dysfunction. This study evaluated the effects of …

Calendula officinalis L. has numerous health-promoting properties due to the presence of a
large number of lipophilic compounds. Their effective delivery to the body requires the use of …

Carotenoids are tetraterpene compounds acting as precursors to vitamin A, with functions
that include protecting eyesight, enhancing immunity, promoting cell growth and …

Objective This study aimed to demonstrate the protective effect of beta-carotene against STZ-
induced DN in rats and explore the possible underlying mechanisms that may have …

Citrus sinensis orange juice is an excellent dietary source of β-carotene, a well-known
antioxidant. However, β-carotene concentrations are relatively low in most cultivars. We …

In the first two parts of this series of review articles, we presented the anticancer and anti-
inflammatory activities of the most important wild edible plants of eastern Mediterranean …