A System Review of Anti-fibrogenesis Effects of Compounds Derived from Chinese Herbal Medicine

Mini Rev Med Chem. 2016;16(2):163-75. doi: 10.2174/1389557515666150709121908.

Abstract

Chinese herbal medicine (CHM), an alternative and complementary medicine, has been applied in various diseases. Recently, a number of anti-liver fibrogenesis compounds exhibiting antiliver fibrosis effects have been discovered in CHM. In this review, we reviewed the published data on their anti-fibrosis effects and discussed the possible underlying mechanisms. More investigations are needed to improve the insight into therapeutic effect of CHM on liver fibrosis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / chemistry
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal