Effect of Zhuyeshigao granule on tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukins serum protein levels in rats with radiation esophagitis.
J Tradit Chin Med
; 34(3): 338-41, 2014 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the effects of Zhuyeshigao granule (ZSG) on tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), interleukin-1 (IL-1), IL-2, IL-6, and IL-8 in rats with radiation esophagitis.METHODS:
Fifty Wistar rats were randomly divided into five groups (10 rats in each group) control (without radiation), saline-treated, and low, medium, and high-dose ISG-treated groups. Rats were given normal saline (10 mL/kg) or 1.15, 2.3, or 4.6 g/kg ZSG by intragastric administration once a day for 7 days. A rat model of radiation esophagitis was established by local irradiation of Co60 (490.25 cGy/min, totaling 30 Gy). The administration of ZSG was continued for another 7 days and on the 7th day post-irradiation, inferior vena cava blood was collected. The serum was separated, and TNF-alpha, IL-1, IL-2, IL-6, and IL-8 protein levels were determined.RESULTS:
Inflammatory response factors were found in the serum of each group. However, levels in ZSG-treated groups were significantly lower than in the saline-treated group (P < 0.05).CONCLUSION:
ZSG may prevent the development of radiation esophagitis, perhaps by inhibiting the generation and release of the inflammatory response factors TNF-alpha, IL-1, IL-2, IL-6, and IL-8.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Traumatismos por Radiación
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Protectores contra Radiación
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Radioterapia
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Medicamentos Herbarios Chinos
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Interleucinas
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Factor de Necrosis Tumoral alfa
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Esofagitis
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Tradit Chin Med
Año:
2014
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Article