Oxymatrine for Viral Hepatitis: Basic and Clinical Research

Author: Wang Guojun
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: This book mainly introduces the latest achievements of the author's recent research on treating chronic viral hepatitis with oxymatrine. It includes clinical experience in treating chronic viral hepatitis, as well as many new findings from experimental and clinical research. The author also presents their own views on the new discoveries and existing issues, conducting in-depth analysis and discussion. The book consists of 11 chapters and 23 sections. Clinical research results indicate that oxymatrine has similar efficacy to interferon-α in treating chronic hepatitis B while offering more advantages, and it also shows good efficacy in treating chronic hepatitis C. Oxymatrine exerts a direct antiviral effect on both hepatitis B and C viruses; it inhibits collagen activity, preventing liver fibrosis; it blocks abnormal apoptosis of liver cells induced by certain factors; it has significant therapeutic value in experimental acute pancreatitis and fulminant hepatic failure; and it also holds important prospects for the prevention and treatment of various tumors. Additionally, the author provides a systematic review of the pharmacological effects and research progress of oxymatrine and matrine. The book also comprehensively introduces the current status of treating chronic viral hepatitis and research advancements in anti-liver fibrosis therapy. The focus of this book is on clinical applications. It features novel content, concise writing, and abundant hand-researched data and color photographs as its distinctive characteristics. Important research papers are appended at the end of the book for further reference by researchers, and renowned domestic experts have been invited to provide comments. This book is recommended for reference by medical professionals in internal medicine, pediatrics, and infectious diseases.