β-Peltoboykinolic Acid from <i>Astilbe rubra</i> Attenuates TGF-β1-Induced Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transitions in Lung Alveolar Epithelial Cells

Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is increasingly recognized as contributing to the pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Therefore, novel plant-based natural, active compounds have been sought for the treatment of fibrotic EMT. The aim of the present study was to investigate the i...

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Main Authors: In Jae Bang, Ha Ryong Kim, Yukyoung Jeon, Mi Ho Jeong, Yong Joo Park, Jong Hwan Kwak, Kyu Hyuck Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/14/2573