Research advance in molecular mechanism of pharmacological actions of pristimerin
10.3969/j.issn.1001-1978.2019.03.006
- Author:
Shu-Tong BAI
1
Author Information
1. Chongqing Key Lab of Traditional Chinese Medicine to Prevent and Treat Autoimmune Diseases, Chongqing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Celastrus aculeatus Men.;
Pharmacological action;
Pristimeim;
Research advance;
Rheumatoid arthiritis;
Tumor
- From:
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin
2019;35(3):318-321
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Pristimeim, as one major active chemical component of traditional Chinese medicine Celastrus aculeatus Men., has been reported to have pharmacological activities such as broad spectrum anti-tumor and anti-rheumatoid arthritis in recent years. In this article, we review the research articles of pristimerin on the characteristics and molecular mechanism of its pharmacological effects, aiming to make a reference for new drug development and clinical application.
