Xijiao Dihuang Decoction ( 犀角地黄汤) and Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch. protect mice against lipopolysaccharide and tumor necrosis factor alpha-induced acute liver failure

ConclusionsXJDHD inhibits TNF-α-induced apoptosis of hepatocytes by promoting the expression of nuclear factor κ B-regulated anti-apoptotic genes.Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch. is the effective herb of XJDHD and galactose is an active component in this protection.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11655-015-2141-2

Source: Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine - May 31, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research