Improved method of isolation of trans-bixin from annatto (Bixa Orellana L.) seeds and a study of its effect on the insulin receptors and glucose transport in the dog

Anderson, Simon George2008-11-212008-11-212008-11-21https://hdl.handle.net/2139/524enPlease contact the West Indiana Division at the University of the West Indies,St. Augustine in order to view the full thesis. Contact: wimail@sta.uwi.eduAnnatto tree -- Therapeutic useDiabetes -- ResearchGlucose -- Physiological transportHyperglycemiaInsulin -- Receptors -- TestingInsulin resistanceImproved method of isolation of trans-bixin from annatto (Bixa Orellana L.) seeds and a study of its effect on the insulin receptors and glucose transport in the dogThesis