Astragaloside Inhibits Hepatic Fibrosis by Modulation of TGF-<i>β</i>1/Smad Signaling Pathway

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Figure 9: Astragaloside Inhibits Hepatic Fibrosis by Modulation of TGF-<i>β</i>1/Smad Signaling Pathway 

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Astragaloside Inhibits Hepatic Fibrosis by Modulation of TGF-β1/Smad Signaling Pathway

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