Protective effect of guggulsterone against cardiomyocyte injury induced by doxorubicin in vitro

Protective effect of guggulsterone against cardiomyocyte injury induced by doxorubicin in vitro

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Doxorubicin (DOX) is an effective antineoplastic drug; however, clinical use of DOX is limited by its dose-dependent cardiotoxicity. It is well known that reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a vital role in the pathological process of...

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Main Authors: Wang Wen-Ching, Uen Yih-Huei, Chang Ming-Long, Cheah Khoot-Peng, Li Joe-Sharg, Yu Wen-Yu, Lee Kock-Chee, Choy Cheuk-Sing, Hu Chien-Ming
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Subjects:
Guggulsterone
Doxorubicin
Cardiotoxicity
Cytokines
Reactive oxygen species
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/12/138

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