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Tao-Hong-Si-Wu-Tang protects against methionine- and choline-deficient diet-induced hepatic steatosis in rats and is associated with inhibition of oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and pyroptosis

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 06 Jul 2026, 00:00

Tao-Hong-Si-Wu-Tang protects against methionine- and choline-deficient diet-induced hepatic steatosis in rats and is associated with inhibition of oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and pyroptosis

Examine preclinical rat data testing a classic multi-herb traditional Chinese formulation for protection against diet-induced fatty liver and immune mechanisms.

Key Takeaways
  • THSWT reduced MCD diet-induced hepatic steatosis and lowered hepatic triglyceride levels
  • Treatment decreased serum ALT and AST levels indicating reduced liver injury
  • THSWT inhibited oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and pyroptosis pathway activation
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