β-Peltoboykinolic Acid from <i>Astilbe rubra</i> Attenuates TGF-β1-Induced Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transitions in Lung Alveolar Epithelial Cells
Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is increasingly recognized as contributing to the pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Therefore, novel plant-based natural, active compounds have been sought for the treatment of fibrotic EMT. The aim of the present study was to investigate the i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-07-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/14/2573 |