Secondary metabolites and their anti-inflammatory activity from the root of Machilus zuihoensis

Most of the time, inflammation is a short and protective response. However, prolonged inflammation might lead to tissue destruction, organ dysfunction, or even death. Continuous inflammation may cause chronic human diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and so on. There are many side effects on current medication of inflammation, which limit the use of anti-inflammatory drugs. Therefore developing new...