The anti-atherosclerotic effect and mechanism of puerarin
10.16438/j.0513-4870.2020-1833
- VernacularTitle:葛根素抗动脉粥样硬化作用及其机制的研究进展
- Author:
Shuang JIANG
;
Yan-xing HAN
;
Jian-dong JIANG
;
Yu-hong WANG
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
puerarin;
cardiovascular disease;
atherosclerosis;
mechanism
- From:
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica
2021;56(4):966-971
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
In recent years, with the improvement in living standards, the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases has increased markedly. Atherosclerosis is the main pathological basis for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and there are many risk factors for atherosclerosis. The pharmacological effects of puerarin are broad, and considerable clinical data confirms that puerarin has a definite effect on cardiovascular diseases resulting from atherosclerosis. The use of puerarin for atherosclerosis has increased in recent years. This article reviews the effect and mechanism of puerarin on atherosclerosis.
