Protein crops have gained increasing interest in recent years, as a transition towards plant-
protein based diets appears pivotal to ensure global food security and preserve the …

Sparteine is a quinolizidine alkaloid extracted from Lupinus that has numerous
pharmacological properties both in humans and animal models. In the central nervous …

The Andes is considered the longest continental mountain range in the world. It covers 7000
km long and about 200–700 km wide and an average height of about 4000 m. Very unique …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are metabolic alterations associated
with high morbidity and mortality, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Diet has a …

The present study aimed to analyze the mechanism of action of a hydrolyzed gamma-
conglutin fraction (Cgh) extracted from Andean L. mutabilis legume on glucose metabolism …

Los países en vías de desarrollo están sufriendo una epidemia de enfermedades crónicas
no transmisibles con costos socioeconómicos grandes. El estudio de alimentos …

The incidence and severity of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide, presenting a
significant burden to society both in economic terms and overall well-being. Fortunately, time …

Narrow-leafed lupin (NLL, Lupinus angustifolius) is a promising legume crop that produces
seeds with very high protein content. However, NLL accumulates toxic quinolizidine …

The prevalence of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and the metabolic syndrome
continues to increase in Latin America, while the rates of diagnosis, treatment and control of …

The glucose-lowering effects of lupin seeds involve the combined action of several
components. The present study investigates the influence of one of the main quinolizidine …