Biochemical and Phylogenetic Analysis of Italian IPhaseolus vulgaris/I Cultivars as Sources of α-Amylase and α-Glucosidase Inhibitors

• Published in: Plants (Basel) Vol. 12; no. 16
• Main Authors: Peddio, Stefania, Lorrai, Sonia, Padiglia, Alessandra, Cannea, Faustina B, Dettori, Tinuccia, Cristiglio, Viviana, Genovese, Luigi, Zucca, Paolo, Rescigno, Antonio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 01.08.2023
• Subjects: Amylases; Beans; Chemical properties; Common beans; Cultivars; Diabetes therapy; Enzyme inhibitors; Health aspects; Legumes; Mimosaceae; Phylogeny; Proteins; Testing; Type 2 diabetes; France; Italy

Phaseolus vulgaris α-amylase inhibitor (α-AI) is a protein that has recently gained commercial interest, as it inhibits mammalian α-amylase activity, reducing the absorption of dietary carbohydrates. Numerous studies have reported the efficacy of preparations based on this protein on the control of...