Advance of studies on anti-atherosclerosis mechanism of berberine / 中国结合医学杂志
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
;
(12): 188-192, 2010.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-344926
ABSTRACT
Coptis Chinensis is a traditional Chinese medicine herb that has the effect of clearing heat and drying dampness, purging fire to eliminate toxin. Berberine is the main alkaloid of Coptis Chinensis, and, recent researches showed that berberine had the effect of anti-atherosclerosis. This paper reviewed the anti-atherosclerosis mechanism of berberine, which may be related to regulating lipids, anti-inflammation, decompression, reducing blood sugar, and inhibiting vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation.
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Main subject:
Pharmacology
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Berberine
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Blood
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Blood Glucose
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Blood Pressure
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Therapeutic Uses
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Atherosclerosis
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Lipid Metabolism
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Inflammation
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Lipids
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Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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