Phyto-power dietary supplement potently inhibits dimethylnitrosamine- induced liver fibrosis in rats

Ming Fen Lee, Mei Ling Tsai, Pei Pei Sun, Ling Lung Chien, An Chin Cheng, Nianhan Jia Lin Ma, Chi Tang Ho, Min Hsiung Pan

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摘要

Curcumin has been extensively studied for its therapeutic effects in a variety of disorders. Fermented soy consumption is associated with a low incidence rate of chronic diseases in many Asian countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential underlying mechanisms of the effect of a phyto-power dietary supplement on liver fibrosis. Sprague-Dawley rats were intraperitoneally injected with dimethylnitrosamine (DMN; 10 mg kg-1) three times a week for four consecutive weeks. A phyto-power dietary supplement (50 or 100 mg kg-1) was administered by oral gavage daily for four weeks. Liver morphology, function, and fibrotic status were examined in DMN induced hepatic fibrogenesis. However, a phyto-power dietary supplement alleviated liver damage as indicated by histopathological examination of the α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and collagen I, accompanied by the concomitant reduction of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2). These data indicate that the phyto-power dietary supplement may inhibit the TGF-β1/Smad signaling and relieve liver damage in experimental fibrosis.

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頁(從 - 到)470-475
頁數6
期刊Food and Function
4
發行號3
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出版狀態已出版 - 3月 2013

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