Objective To observe the effect of Xuefu zhuyu decoction on Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) density in serum in experimental atherosclerosis rabbits. Methods The Japan white rabbits were divided into control, hypercholesterol and Xuefu zhuyu decoction group, and fed high cholesterol diet. PDGF in serum was detected by ELISA and the histopathological changes of aorta were detected at 10 weeks. Results Compared with hypercholesterol group, Xuefu zhuyu decoction could reduce the PDGF density remarkably (P〈0.01). The degree of atherioscl...