Anti-BPH Lignans From Urtica Triangularis Subsp. Pinnatifida (Hand.-Mazz.) C.J.Chen

    December 2023 in “ Natural product research ”
    Qin Fu, Dongliang Xiao, Nan Jiang, Luosang Dunzhu, Yangji Cidan, Yufei Xi, Yan Hai, Xinyi Zhang, Baomin Feng, Xuan Lu
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    TLDR Lignans from Urtica triangularis may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
    The study investigates the anti-BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) properties of lignans extracted from Urtica triangularis subsp. pinnatifida. The research, conducted by a team from Dalian University and the Tibet Autonomous Regional Academy of Agricultural Sciences, identifies specific lignans that exhibit significant inhibitory effects on BPH. The findings suggest potential therapeutic applications for these lignans in treating BPH, providing a natural alternative to conventional treatments.
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