Salacia chinensis L. Stem extract exerts antifibrotic effects on human hepatic stellate cells through the inhibition of the tgf-β1-induced smad2/3 signaling pathway

• Main Authors: Mattareeyapar Phaosri, Salinee Jantrapirom, Mingkwan Na Takuathung, Noppamas Soonthornchareonnon, Seewaboon Sireeratawong, Pensiri Buacheen, Pornsiri Pitchakarn, Wutigri Nimlamool, Saranyapin Potikanond
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Computer Science
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85076830412&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/67594
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2019 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. Salacia chinensis L. (SC) stems have been used as an ingredient in Thai traditional medicine for treating patients with hepatic fibrosis and liver cirrhosis. However, there is no scientific evidence supporting the antifibrotic effects of SC e...