Hepatoprotective agents could prevent tissue damage and reduce morbidity and mortality rates; such agents may include folkloric or alternative treatments. The present study evaluated the protective effects of the flavonoid-rich fraction from rhizomes of Smilax glabra Roxb. (SGF) on carbon
BACKGROUND
Smilax zeylanica L.(Smilacaceae) is a climbing shrub with woody prickly stems.
OBJECTIVE
This study evaluated the hepatoprotective effect of S. zeylanica against paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats.
METHODS
The protective effects of the methanol extract (200 and 400 mg/kg)
BACKGROUND
Smilax glabra Roxb. is a traditional Chinese herb, the rhizome of Smilax glabra has been used in folk medicine for the treatment of lead poisoning.
OBJECTIVE
The present study was conducted to investigate the protective role of Smilax glabra extract (SGE) individually or combined with
De novo hepatic glucose production or hepatic gluconeogenesis is the main contributor to hyperglycemia in the fasting state in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) owing to insulin resistance, which leads to at least twice as much glucose synthesis compared to healthy subjects. Therefore,
BACKGROUND
Smilax glabra Roxb, a traditional Chinese herb, has been widely used in folk medicine. The current study was performed to investigate the protective effect of S. glabra Roxb extract, pure total flavonoids from Smilax glabra Roxb (PTFS), on renal interstitial fibrosis (RIF) and its
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