Gynostemma pentaphyllum exhibits anti-inflammatory properties and modulates antimicrobial peptide expression in the urinary bladder
Gynostemma pentaphyllum (GP) is a traditional Chinese medicine but is also consumed as tea by healthy people for its many beneficial effects. The herb is known for its anti-diabetic effect and immuno-modulatory properties. In patients with diabetes, the incidence of infections, including urinary tra...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Functional Foods |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S175646461500136X |