Ursolic Acid Protected Lung of Rats From Damage Induced by Cigarette Smoke Extract

Conclusions: UA attenuated CSE-induced emphysema and airway remodeling, exerting its effects partly through regulation of three UPR pathways, amelioration downstream apoptotic pathways, and alleviating activation of Smad2 and Smad3.
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research