ArticleJournal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFP
Swertia purpurascens Wall: Evaluation of its antifibrotic activity in an
Article in Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFP. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Fibrotic-Angiogenic Signaling Networks in Oral Submucous Fibrosis: Pathobiology and Therapeutic Targeting.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
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Abstract
Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic, progressive, and potentially malignant condition prevalent in Southeast Asia, primarily associated with betel nut consumption. The pathogenesis involves overexpression of transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1), which drives fibroblast activation and excessive extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition. Despite available therapies, effective long-term management remains elusive. Objective: This study investigates the antifibrotic activity of Methods: Primary fibroblasts were isolated from OSF biopsy tissues, authenticated through STR profiling, and phenotypically confirmed by vimentin expression using flow cytometry. Cells were treated with Results: A significant, dose-dependent reduction in TGF-β1 secretion was observed, with the highest concentration (500 μg/mL) achieving nearly 50% inhibition ( Conclusion:
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