Emodin Alleviates Liver Fibrosis of Mice by Reducing Infiltration of Gr1hi Monocytes

Emodin, as a major active component of Rheum palmatum L. and Polygonum cuspidatum, has been reported to have antifibrotic effect. However, the mechanism of emodin on antifibrotic effect for liver fibrosis was still obscure. In the present study, we aimed to investigate whether emodin can alleviate c...

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Main Authors: Xiang-An Zhao, Guangmei Chen, Yong Liu, Hongyan Wu, Jin Chen, Yali Xiong, Chen Tian, Bei Jia, Guiyang Wang, Juan Xia, Yuxin Chen, Jian Wang, Xiaomin Yan, Zhaoping Zhang, Rui Huang, Chao Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/5738101