Astragaloside IV Improves Metabolic Syndrome and Endothelium Dysfunction in Fructose-Fed Rats

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome has increased in modern society and the condition is proving to be a common precursor of cardiovascular disease. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether astragaloside IV, a major active constituent of Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch) Bge., is able...

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Main Authors: Feng Zhao, Shi-Long Mao, Xu-Hui Wang, Ning Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-05-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/16/5/3896/