Scavenging of reactive oxygen species by astaxanthin inhibits epithelial–mesenchymal transition in high glucose-stimulated mesothelial cells

Abstract

The findings of the present study indicate that AST may have an anti-EMT effect due to anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activities by scavenging glucose-induced ROS from mitochondria in PMCs. AST may be an efficacious treatment for PF.