Curcumin Treatment Suppresses CCR7 Expression and the Differentiation and Migration of Human Circulating Fibrocytes

Background/Aim: Recent studies have demonstrated that circulating fibrocytes contribute to the formation and development of fibrosis. Curcumin, a polyphenolic compound isolated from turmeric, has been shown to have anti-fibrotic effects in various organs. We and others have demonstrated that curcumi...

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Main Authors: Xu-yan Fu, Dong-wei Zhang, Ya-dong Li, Pi-wen Zhao, Yu-qing Tang, Jian-zhao Niu, Yu Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2015-01-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/369714