Ampelopsin (Amp), a natural flavonoid found in the vine tea of Ampelopsis grossedentata, exhibited anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptosis and hepatoprotective properties. The current study instigates the protective effect of Amp on carbon tetrachloride (CCl)-induced hepatic fibrosis and explores its underlying mechanisms. The results indicated Amp decreased the levels of liver injury markers.
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December 2004
Ni nanochains are synthesized with diameters of 150-250 nm and lengths of 0.5-2 microm by assembly of small nanoparticles, which exhibit a magnetic coercivity over two orders of magnitude larger than that of bulk Ni.
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