Targeting NF-kappa B/proinflammatory cytokines/ TGF-β/ TIMP-1 pathway by crocin enhances recovery from hepatic fibrosis in rats
Crocin exerts a promising curative effect against CCl₄-induced hepatic fibrosis in rats by suppressing NF-κB driven inflammation and profibrogenic mediators, thereby limiting collagen deposition.
Authors
- Raed S. Ismail (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6231-6292)
- Samir A. Salama
- Memy H. Hassan
Institutions
- Taif University (SA)
- Al-Azhar University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scientific Reports
- Published
- 2026-01-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-32672-w
- Primary Topic
- Saffron Plant Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Science and Technology Development Fund