Nephropathy caused by Chinese herbs in the UK.
The use of Chinese herbal remedies is increasing in the UK. We report the presence of a nephrotoxic compound in herb samples, which led to end-stage renal failure in two patients. We suggest that use of these products is regulated more tightly.
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D034341:Aristolochic Acids; D001706:Biopsy; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004485:Eczema / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D007677:Kidney Function Tests; D008875:Middle Aged; D010616:Phenanthrenes / Q000009:adverse effects*
D034341:Aristolochic Acids; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D010616:Phenanthrenes; C000228:aristolochic acid I