Myotoxicity is a well-known side effect of statins,the common lipid-lowering drug.Herba Cistanches(HC,Cistanche deserticola)is a Chinese herb traditionally used for muscle problems.Recent studies demonstrated that HC ...Myotoxicity is a well-known side effect of statins,the common lipid-lowering drug.Herba Cistanches(HC,Cistanche deserticola)is a Chinese herb traditionally used for muscle problems.Recent studies demonstrated that HC could reduce muscle damage in post-exercised rats.Verbascoside(Vb)was fournd as the major constituent in the active fraction of HC and is known to be muscle protective,展开更多
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文摘Myotoxicity is a well-known side effect of statins,the common lipid-lowering drug.Herba Cistanches(HC,Cistanche deserticola)is a Chinese herb traditionally used for muscle problems.Recent studies demonstrated that HC could reduce muscle damage in post-exercised rats.Verbascoside(Vb)was fournd as the major constituent in the active fraction of HC and is known to be muscle protective,
