Effects of Platycodin D on Reflux Esophagitis due to Modulation of Antioxidant Defense Systems.
Su-Yeon ChoChang-Hyun SongJi-Eun LeeSeong Hun ChoiSae Kwang KuSoo-Jin ParkPublished in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (2018)
Therapeutic effects of PD on the esophageal and gastric lesions were shown in RE induced rats dose-dependently. The PD pretreatment had significant antioxidant effects with regulation of histamine levels. This study provides useful information regarding the effectiveness of the drug for RE and further novel drug discovery using natural herbal products.