Protective effect of Panax ginseng in cisplatin-induced cachexia in rats.
Future Oncol
; 10(7): 1203-14, 2014 May.
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| ID: mdl-24947261
ABSTRACT
AIM:
This study investigated the protective effect of a standardized extract of Panax ginseng on multiple cisplatin-induced 'sickness behaviors' (model of cancer-induced cachexia) in rats. MATERIALS &METHODS:
Cisplatin was administered twice weekly (1-2 mg/kg, intraperitoneal) for 5 consecutive weeks. Panax ginseng extract (0, 25 and 50 mg/kg, intragastric) was administered daily over the 5-week period of cisplatin exposure. Malaise, bodyweight and temperature, pain sensitivity, and endurance running were recorded at baseline and at 5 weekly intervals.RESULTS:
Treatment with cisplatin produced severe signs of malaise, marked loss of bodyweight, hypothermia, hyperalgesia and reduction in running time. Treatment with Panax ginseng extract completely prevented all cisplatin-induced alterations.CONCLUSION:
These data indicate that treatment with Panax ginseng extract exerted a protective effect in a rat model of cachexia and suggest that Panax ginseng extract may be a therapeutic promising tool for supportive care in oncology.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Caquexia
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Extratos Vegetais
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Cisplatino
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Panax
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Future Oncol
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Itália