https://www.selleckchem.com/pr....oducts/qnz-evp4593.h
Silicosis is an occupational pulmonary fibrosis that is caused by inhalation of silica (SiO2), and there are no effective drugs to treat this disease. Tanshinone IIA (Tan IIA), a natural product, has been reported to possess antioxidant and anti-fibrotic properties in various diseases. The purpose of the current study was to examine Tan IIA's protective effects against silica-induced pulmonary fibrosis and to explore the underlying mechanisms. We found that in vivo treatment with Tan IIA significantly relieved silica-induced lung fi