Fig. 2From: Metformin and Gegen Qinlian Decoction boost islet α-cell proliferation of the STZ induced diabetic ratsGQD and metformin alleviated hepatic inflammation and decreased glycogenesis of diabetic rats. A, HE staining of the liver; B, P.A.S staining of the liver; C, Percentage of glycogen in the liver. Diabetes significantly increased glycogen level compared to the control (p < 0.001), glycogen level in GQD or metformin group was lower than the diabetes group (p < 0.001) (*** p < 0.001; Scale bar: 50 μm; magnification: 400×; n = 25)Back to article page