Anti-hepatofibrosis effect of Allium senescens in activated hepatic stellate cells and thioacetamide-induced fibrosis rat model.

Journal: Pharmaceutical biology
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Abstract

CONTEXT: Allium senescens Linn. (Liliaceae) (ASL) has been traditionally used in Korea and other Asian countries for improving digestive and liver functions.

Authors

  • Gwang-Mo Shin
    a Department of Applied Life Science , Graduate School of Konkuk University , Chungju-si , Chungbuk , Republic of Korea.
  • Sushruta Koppula
    b Department of Biotechnology , College of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Konkuk University , Chungju-si , Chungbuk , Republic of Korea.
  • Yun-Jin Chae
    a Department of Applied Life Science , Graduate School of Konkuk University , Chungju-si , Chungbuk , Republic of Korea.
  • Hyun-Su Kim
    c Daesowon Food , Chungju-si , Chungbuk , Republic of Korea.
  • Jae-Dong Lee
    d Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine , Konkuk University , Chungju , Chungbuk , Republic of Korea.
  • Myong-Ki Kim
    e Department of Food Science and Engineering , Seowon University , Cheongju , Chingbuk , Republic of Korea.
  • MinDong Song
    a Department of Applied Life Science , Graduate School of Konkuk University , Chungju-si , Chungbuk , Republic of Korea.