Inhibitory effect of esculentoside A on tumour necrosis factor α production by human monocytes

Esculentoside A (EsA) is a saponin isolated from the roots of Phytolacca esculenta. Previous experiments have shown that it has strong anti-inflammatory effects. Tumour necrosis factor (TNF) is a very important inflammatory mediator. It is known that there are two types of TNF—TNFα is from macrophag...

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Main Authors: H-B. Wang, J. Fang, Q-Y. Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1996-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0962935196000427