Inhibitory Effects of IL-6-Mediated Matrix Metalloproteinase-3 and -13 by <i>Achyranthes japonica</i> Nakai Root in Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Mice Models

• Main Authors: Xiangyu Zhao (Author), Dahye Kim (Author), Godagama Gamaarachchige Dinesh Suminda (Author), Yunhui Min (Author), Jiwon Yang (Author), Mangeun Kim (Author), Yaping Zhao (Author), Mrinmoy Ghosh (Author), Young-Ok Son (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<i>Achyranthes japonica</i> Nakai root (AJNR) is used to treat osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) owing to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This study investigated the inhibitory effects of AJNR on arthritis. AJNR was extracted using supercritical carbon diox...