Anti-Osteoporotic Effects of Polysaccharides Isolated from Persimmon Leaves via Osteoclastogenesis Inhibition

Persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.f.) leaves have traditionally been used as a phytomedicine, in health beverages to treat cardiovascular and respiratory disease and to promote maternal health in East Asia. In particular, polysaccharides from persimmon are known to have anti-coagulant, anti-oxidant, and i...

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Main Authors: Youn-Hwan Hwang, Hyunil Ha, Rajeong Kim, Chang-Won Cho, Young-Ran Song, Hee-Do Hong, Taesoo Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/7/901