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Aug 2026
Dioscin in liver diseases: pharmacological mechanisms, translational potential and future perspectives
Dioscin (C45H72O16, DIO) is a naturally occurring steroidal saponin widely distributed in medicinal plants of the Dioscoreaceae, Liliaceae, and Fabaceae families. Given its remarkable hepatoprotective properties, DIO has attracted increasing attention in recent years. Based on literature retrieved from Web of Science,...
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