Effects of Rhein on Bile Acid Homeostasis in Rats

Rhein, the active ingredient of rhubarb, a medicinal and edible plant, is widely used in clinical practice. However, the effects of repeated intake of rhein on liver function and bile acid metabolism are rarely reported. In this work, we investigated the alterations of 14 bile acids and hepatic tran...

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Main Authors: Zhong Xian, Jingzhuo Tian, Lianmei Wang, Yushi Zhang, Jiayin Han, Nuo Deng, Suyan Liu, Yong Zhao, Chunyin Li, Yan Yi, Dunfang Wang, Jing Meng, Chen Pan, Aihua Liang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8827955