Lepidium meyenii Walp Exhibits Anti-Inflammatory Activity against ConA-Induced Acute Hepatitis

Strong inflammation is a prominent pathogenesis of acute hepatitis, which can induce hepatocyte death and lead to liver failure. Lepidium meyenii Walp (Maca) is a traditional herbal medicine mostly used in improving sperm motility and serum hormone levels, etc. However, there are no reports that sho...

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Main Authors: Wei Zheng, Shouwen Du, Mingyao Tian, Wang Xu, Yufei Tian, Tiyuan Li, Yanling Fu, Shipin Wu, Chang Li, Ningyi Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8982756