effects on B-cells in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats 35. Some flavonoids, which are found in other Derris plants, have been identified and isolated from D. reticulata Craib [29]. The extracts from both D. scandens and D. reticulata has been reported to possess anti-inflammatory activity [15, 33]. Take together, the underlying mechanism of cytoprotective action of D. reticulata extract could possibly be related to the inhibition of oxidative stress and anti-inflammatory activities. However, experimental evidence supporting this speculation is needed