›› 2012, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (7): 214-217.

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Research Progress on Effects of Sanguinarine on Pharmacology and Toxicology

ZHANG Yi-tao1, WANG Hui2   

  1. 1. Sishui Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Station, Sishui 273200,China;
    2. Shandong Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Development of Southern Chinese Herbal Medicine, Linyi 276005,China
  • Received:2011-12-06 Online:2012-07-20 Published:2012-07-16

Abstract: Sanguinarine as a benzene phenanthridine isoquinoline alkaloids with anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor,can improve liver function and induction of apoptosis and so on, while on the liver and heart has a certain toxicity. In this paper, it reviewed for the drug on bacteria, fungi and cancer cells pharmacological effects and toxicity, in order to lay the foundation for effective and rational application in clinic.

Key words: sanguinarine; pharmacological effects; toxicological effects

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