Inhibitory effects of six flavonoids on collagen synthesis of rat hepatic stellate cells
- Received Date: 2005-09-14
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Key words:
- flavonoid /
- hepatic stellate cells /
- collagen /
- macrophages /
- transforming growth factor
Abstract: Objective : To study the effects of six flavonoids (fisetin, quercetin, apigenin, phloretin, hesperectin, and chalcone)on collagen synthesis of immortallized rat hepatic stellate cell line HSC-T6 cells. Methods : Collagen synthesis was determined by 3H-proline incorporation. Results :Fisetin, quercetin, apigenin, phloretin, hesperectin, and chalcone (12.5-50μmol/L)concentration-dependently diminished collagen synthesis stimulated by serum, macrophage conditioned medium (MCM)and transforming growth factorβ1(TGFβ1). Conclusion :The six flavonoids inhibited the collagen synthesis of hepatic stellate cells, which may have potential therapeutic effects against liver fibrosis.
Citation: | Liu Ye, QI Li-Hong, ZHANG Yue-Fan, Xiao Zhen Yu, ZHANG Min, ZHANG Jun-Ping. Inhibitory effects of six flavonoids on collagen synthesis of rat hepatic stellate cells[J]. Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service, 2006, (2): 83-86. |