Orientin, a flavonoid exists in Chinese traditional herbal Polygonum orientale L., has been previously demonstrated to protect against myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury (MIRI) through inhibition of apoptosis. However, the underlying mechanisms remain to be elucidated and we therefore in this
Orientin is a flavonoid extracted from Chinese traditional herb, Polygonum orientale L. Previous study has reported that orientin protected myocardial from ischemia reperfusion injury. However, whether orientin could protect against cardiac remodeling after myocardial injury remains unclear. The aim
Persicaria orientalis (L.) Spach (internationally accepted and only valid name; synonym: Polygonum orientale L.; family: Polygonaceae), which is named Hongcao in China, is a Chinese herbal medicine that has a wide range of pharmacological effects including treatment to rheumatoid
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