The Effect of Elephantopus scaber L. on Liver Regeneration after Partial Hepatectomy

Liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy (PHx) is a physiological response for maintaining homeostasis. The aim of this study is to investigate effects of Elephantopus scaber L.- (ESL-) induced liver regeneration on growth factors (HGF and IGF-1), cell cycle regulation, and apoptosis suppressed....

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Main Authors: Chin-Chuan Tsai, Jia-Ping Wu, Yueh-Min Lin, Yu-Lan Yeh, Tsung-Jung Ho, Chia-Hua Kuo, Bor-Show Tzang, Fuu-Jen Tsai, Chang-Hai Tsai, Chih-Yang Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/369180