Research Progress in Astragalus Membranaceus and Its Active Components on Immune Responses in Liver Fibrosis.
10.1007/s11655-019-3039-1
- Author:
Yu-Tong LIU
1
;
Wen-Liang LV
2
Author Information
1. Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi Province, 712046, China.
2. Department of Infection, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, China. lvwenliang@sohu.com.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Astragalus membranaceus;
immune cell;
liver fibrosis;
review
- From:
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
2020;26(10):794-800
- CountryChina
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The interaction between immune cells and hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) can modulate the development of hepatic fibrosis. It can also regulate hepatic fibrosis and liver cirrhosis caused by excessive deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM). This article reviews the action mechanism of immune cells on liver fibrosis and the effect of Astragalus membranaeus and its active components on immune cells. In-depth study of interaction between immune cells and HSCs on the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis, and the regulatory effect of Astragalus membranaeus and its active components on immune mechanism will provide new insights in the treatment of liver fibrosis.
