Comparative effects of the herbal constituent parthenolide (Feverfew) on lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory gene expression in murine spleen and liver

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Parthenolide, a major sesquiterpene lactone present in extracts of the herb Feverfew, has been investigated for its inhibitory effects on mediators of inflammation, including the proinflammatory cytokines. Although parthenolide'...

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Main Authors: Smolinski Alexa T, Pestka James J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-06-01
Series:Journal of Inflammation
Online Access:http://www.journal-inflammation.com/content/2/1/6