Protocatechuic acid inhibits TGF-β1-induced proliferation and migration of human airway smooth muscle cells

Protocatechuic acid (3, 4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, PCA) is a major metabolite of anthocyanins and was reported to possess anti-allergic response. However, the effects of PCA on airway smooth muscle cells (ASMCs) proliferation and migration remain unclear. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the...

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Main Authors: Yu–Dong Liu, Xin Sun, Yao Zhang, Hua–Jie Wu, Hao Wang, Rui Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S134786131830197X