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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1996-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0962935196000427 |