Fangchinoline attenuates hepatic fibrosis by regulating taurine metabolism and oxidative stress.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatic fibrosis emerges as a pathological hallmark in the pathogenesis of chronic hepatopathies. Stephania tetrandra S. Moore is a traditional Chinese herb used to treat liver disease. However, the anti-hepatic fibrosis effect of fangchinoline (FAN), an active ingredient of S. tetrandra S. Moore, has not been reported. This study aimed to elucidate the anti-hepatic fibrosis effect of FAN and clarify the underlying molecular mechanisms.

Methods

The DEN-induced hepatic fibrosis mouse model, primary murine hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), and TGF-β-induced activation model of HSCs were used to explore the anti-fibrotic effect of FAN. The proteomics analysis was used to predict the pharmacodynamic mechanisms of FAN, and follow-up validation assays were pe

SUBMITTER: Yin H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12405315 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature