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Use of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: progress and future prospects

Abstract: Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F has significant anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties and is widely used for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and kidney disease, especially in traditional Chinese medicine. The mechanisms underlying its effects may be diverse but they remain unclear, and its toxicity and side effects limit its wider clinical application. This review summarizes the clinical application of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F in recent years, as well as the results of studies into its mechanisms and toxicity, to provide a reference for its future clinical application.

Key words: Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F; Anti-inflammation; Immunosuppression

Chinese Summary  <20> 雷公藤在免疫介导的炎症疾病中的应用:研究进展及展望

关键词组:雷公藤;抗炎;免疫抑制


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10.1631/jzus.B1900607

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R285

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2020-04-07

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2019-12-29

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