Puerarin Mitigates Diabetic Hepatic Steatosis and Fibrosis by Inhibiting TGF-β Signaling Pathway Activation in Type 2 Diabetic Rats

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PUR ameliorated the metabolic parameters of diabetic rats. PUR 100 mg/kg was orally administered to diabetic rats for eight weeks, and the general parameters of diabetic were assessed. (a) Body weight, (b) 24 h food intake, (c) 24 h water intake, (d) fasting blood glucose, and (e) serum level of fructosamine. Data are presented as . per group, , , and , compared versus DM.

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