Huangqi decoction inhibits apoptosis and fibrosis, but promotes Kupffer cell activation in dimethylnitrosamine-induced rat liver fibrosis

• Main Authors: Liu Cheng (Author), Wang Gaoqiang (Author), Chen Gaofeng (Author), Mu Yongping (Author), Zhang Lijun (Author), Hu Xudong (Author), Sun Mingyu (Author), Liu Chenghai (Author), Liu Ping (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Previously, Huangqi decoction (HQD) has been found to have a potential therapeutic effect on DMN-induced liver cirrhosis. Here, the mechanisms of HQD action against liver fibrosis were investigated in relation to hepatocyte apoptosis...