Thymoquinone: a promising antidiabetic agent

The antidiabetic property of Nigella sativa seeds oil are attributable to the presence of Thymoquinone (TQ) which is considered as a major phytochemical component of the seeds volatile oil. The aim of this review is to highlight the potential of thymoquinone as an antidiabetic agent and the latest reported research investigations regarding the molecular mechanism of its hypoglycemic effect. For researchers involved in the field of antidiabetic therapy, clinical testing of the efficacy of TQ in human diabetic patients could provide plenty of opportunities for further research.