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East meets West: an herbal tea finds a receptor.

Abstract
Jaundice, which is caused by accumulation of bilirubin, is extremely common in newborn infants. Phototherapy is an effective treatment, but a drug therapy would also be desirable. A Chinese herbal remedy for jaundice called Yin Zhi Huang is now shown to activate a liver receptor that enhances the clearance of bilirubin (see the related article beginning on page 137). This discovery could lead to improved pharmaceutical treatments for neonatal jaundice.
AuthorsMitchell A Lazar
JournalThe Journal of clinical investigation (J Clin Invest) Vol. 113 Issue 1 Pg. 23-5 (Jan 2004) ISSN: 0021-9738 [Print] United States
PMID14702104 (Publication Type: Comment, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Receptors, Drug
Topics
  • Beverages
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Humans
  • Jaundice (therapy)
  • Medicine, Chinese Traditional
  • Phytotherapy
  • Receptors, Drug (physiology)

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