Extracts of <i>Phyllostachys pubescens</i> Leaves Represses Human Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase Type 2 Promoter Activity in BHP-1 Cells and Ameliorates Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Rat Model

Extracts of <i>Phyllostachys pubescens</i> Leaves Represses Human Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase Type 2 Promoter Activity in BHP-1 Cells and Ameliorates Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Rat Model

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common symptomatic abnormality of the human prostate characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of the prostate gland. In this study, we investigated the effect of bamboo, <i>Phyllostachys pubescens,</i> leaves extract (PPE) on human 5α-red...

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Main Authors: Kwang Hoon Song, Chang-Seob Seo, Won-Kyung Yang, Hyun-O Gu, Ki-Joong Kim, Seung-Hyung Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
<i>Phyllostachys pubescens</i>
benign prostatic hyperplasia
5α-reductase type 2
dihydrotestosterone
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/3/884

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