Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Platycodon grandiflorus (Jacq.) A. DC., the sole
species in genus Platycodon A. DC.(Campanulaceae) has a long history of use as a …

This review is aimed at discussing the role of ultrastructural studies on human spermatozoa
and evaluating transmission electron microscopy as a diagnostic tool that can complete …

Liver fibrosis is involved in the progression of most chronic liver diseases. Even though we
have made a huge progress in order to understand the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis …

This study was conducted to clarify the toxic effects of sertraline (SRT) on the reproductive
system of male rats and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Rats were treated orally …

Platycodon grandiflorum (PG) is extensively used for treating cough, excessive phlegm, sore
throat, bronchitis and asthma, whereas Adenophora stricta (AS) is commonly used to reduce …

Accumulative evidence shows that chronic hyperglycaemia is a major factor implicated in
the development of pancreatic β-cell dysfunction in diabetic patients. Furthermore, most of …

Castration-resistant (androgen-independent) and PTEN-deficient prostate cancer is a
challenge in clinical practice. Sorafenib has been recommended for the treatment of this …

Chinese doctors widely prescribed Platycodon grandiflorus A. DC.(PG) to treat lung
carbuncles in ancient China. Modern clinical experiences have demonstrated that PG plays …

Platycodin D (PTD) is an oleanane-type terpenoid saponin, isolated from the plant
Platycodon grandiflorus. PTD displays multiple pharmacological effects, notably significant …

The objective of the present study was to explore the in vitro and in vivo anticancer effects of
Platycodin D (PD), derived from Platycodin grandiflorum, on highly metastatic MDA-MB-231 …