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Dahuang Fuzi decoction attenuates renal fibrosis via suppression of the NF-κB pathway.

Article D Peer reviewed Preclinical

Key takeaways

This study tested a traditional Chinese medicine formula in rats with blocked urine flow. The formula slowed kidney scarring in the animals. It also worked in cells in the lab. This was in animals and cells, not people yet. It shows a possible path for future treatments.

Who did this work

Liu Y · Niu Z · Guo M · Sun W · Li R

Source

Article · PubMed, fibrosis reversal · 2026 Oct 17
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42891895/