Zhong Yao Cai. 2001 Sep; 24(9): 658-9.

[Effect of Cordyceps sinensis on inhibiting systemic lupus erythematosus in MRL 1pr/1pr mice (correction of rats)]

Fu T, Lin J.

No. 161 Hospital of PLA, Wuhan 430061.

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of Cordyceps sinensis on inhibiting systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in MRL 1pr/1pr rats. METHODS: The evalutions of lymphnoditis, proteinuria, kidney function and plasma antibody were adopted in MRL 1pr/1pr rats. RESULTS: Cordyceps sinensis could inhibit lymphadenectasis, induce the level of proteinuria and anti-ds-DNA antibody in plasma, and improve kidney function in SLE rats. CONCLUSION: Codyceps sinensis played an role on SLE rats.