December 1, 2018Open Access

Ferulic acid attenuates liver fibrosis and hepatic stellate cell activation via inhibition of TGF-/Smad signaling pathway

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Ferulic acid potently improved hepatic fibrosis via inhibition of the TGF-β1/Smad pathway in vitro and in vivo. These findings provided evidence for potential use of ferulic acid to treat or prevent liver fibrosis.

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