摘要：小檗碱是中药黄连的主要成分，具有降血脂的功能。现对小檗碱降血脂的分子机制、动物实验及临床疗效的研究进展作一综述。

    关键词：小檗碱；降血脂；研究进展

    中图分类号：R972.6文献标识码：A文章编号：1672-979X(2007)03-0066-03

    Research Advance on Lowering of Blood Lipid Function of Berberine

    MING Zhi-qiang1, CHEN Hong-yuan1, XIE Jia-le2, YANG Yong1, CHEN Lian2

    (1. Institute of Medicament, 2. College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing400716, China)

    Abstract：Berberine, the major active constituent of Rhizoma coptidis, has a blood lipid lowering function. This paper reviews the research advance on molecule mechanism, animal experiment and clinical effect of berberine.

    Key words：berberine; lowering of blood lipid; research advance

    中药黄连主要指的是毛茛科黄连、三角叶黄连和云连的干燥根茎 ......