Astragalus and its formulas as a therapeutic option for fibrotic diseases: Pharmacology and mechanisms

• Main Authors: Yi Zhu (Author), Yilu Chai (Author), Guojin Xiao (Author), Yufei Liu (Author), Xiaohong Xie (Author), Wei Xiao (Author), Pengcheng Zhou (Author), Wei Ma (Author), Chuantao Zhang (Author), Liuying Li (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Fibrosis is the abnormal deposition of extracellular matrix, characterized by accumulation of collagen and other extracellular matrix components, which causes organ dysfunction and even death. Despite advances in understanding fibrosis pathology and clinical management, there is no treatment for fib...