Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus communis L.) Leaves Improve Dexamethasone-Induced Muscle Atrophy via Nrf2 Activation

Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus communis L.) Leaves Improve Dexamethasone-Induced Muscle Atrophy via Nrf2 Activation

Skeletal muscle atrophy is characterized by reduced muscle function and size. Oxidative stress contributes to muscle atrophy but can be treated with antioxidants. This study investigated the antioxidant activity of a castor oil plant leaf (Ricinus communis L.) extract (RC) and its effects on muscle...

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Main Authors: Hyunjung Lee, Young In Kim, Min Jung Kim, Jeong-Hoon Hahm, Hyo Deok Seo, Tae Youl Ha, Chang Hwa Jung, Jiyun Ahn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
Ricinus communis L.
castor oil plant leaf
muscle atrophy
oxidative stress
rutin
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2022.891762/full

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