Effects of Topical Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) on Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis

Natsuo Ozawa,1 Takeshi Onda,1 Kamichika Hayashi,1 Hirona Honda,1 Takahiko Shibahara1,2 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tokyo Dental College, Chiba 261-8502, Japan; 2Oral Cancer Center, Tokyo Dental College, Chiba 272-8513, JapanCorrespondence: Takeshi OndaDepartment of Oral and Maxill...

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Main Authors: Ozawa N, Onda T, Hayashi K, Honda H, Shibahara T
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Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2020-02-01
Series:Cancer Management and Research
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author Ozawa N
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Honda H
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description Natsuo Ozawa,1 Takeshi Onda,1 Kamichika Hayashi,1 Hirona Honda,1 Takahiko Shibahara1,2 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tokyo Dental College, Chiba 261-8502, Japan; 2Oral Cancer Center, Tokyo Dental College, Chiba 272-8513, JapanCorrespondence: Takeshi OndaDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tokyo Dental College, 1-2-2 Masago, Mihama-ku, Chiba 261-8502, JapanTel +81-43-270-3978Fax +81-43-270-3979Email ondatake@tdc.ac.jpPurpose: Hangeshashinto (TJ-14), a Kampo medicine comprising seven types of herbs, has been used in Japan to alleviate the side effects associated with anticancer drug treatments. However, the pharmacological effects of this medicine currently remain unclear. The present study aimed to demonstrate the efficacy of TJ-14 against anticancer drug-induced stomatitis, the pain associated with which may have a negative impact on mastication and swallowing.Methods: Mucositis was induced in Sprague-Dawley rats by cancer chemotherapy. Changes in body weight, stomatitis grades, histopathological scores, and oral bacterial counts were examined among TJ-14-treated, saline-treated, and Control (no treatment) rats. In vitro studies, including cell proliferation and wound healing assays, using epidermal keratinocyte and fibroblast cell lines were conducted.Results: The local application of TJ-14 exerted strong antibacterial effects and attenuated oral chemotherapy-induced stomatitis in rats. TJ-14 also increased the viability and invasion of epidermal keratinocytes and fibroblasts.Conclusion: The present results demonstrated the potential of TJ-14 to attenuate chemotherapy-induced stomatitis.Keywords: cancer chemotherapy, mucositis, Hangeshashinto, TJ-14, Kampo medicine, traditional Japanese medicine, oral cancer
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spelling doaj.art-4dae564222594dfbbde0af77d3b1d33b2022-12-22T02:40:00ZengDove Medical PressCancer Management and Research1179-13222020-02-01Volume 121069107851755Effects of Topical Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) on Chemotherapy-Induced Oral MucositisOzawa NOnda THayashi KHonda HShibahara TNatsuo Ozawa,1 Takeshi Onda,1 Kamichika Hayashi,1 Hirona Honda,1 Takahiko Shibahara1,2 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tokyo Dental College, Chiba 261-8502, Japan; 2Oral Cancer Center, Tokyo Dental College, Chiba 272-8513, JapanCorrespondence: Takeshi OndaDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tokyo Dental College, 1-2-2 Masago, Mihama-ku, Chiba 261-8502, JapanTel +81-43-270-3978Fax +81-43-270-3979Email ondatake@tdc.ac.jpPurpose: Hangeshashinto (TJ-14), a Kampo medicine comprising seven types of herbs, has been used in Japan to alleviate the side effects associated with anticancer drug treatments. However, the pharmacological effects of this medicine currently remain unclear. The present study aimed to demonstrate the efficacy of TJ-14 against anticancer drug-induced stomatitis, the pain associated with which may have a negative impact on mastication and swallowing.Methods: Mucositis was induced in Sprague-Dawley rats by cancer chemotherapy. Changes in body weight, stomatitis grades, histopathological scores, and oral bacterial counts were examined among TJ-14-treated, saline-treated, and Control (no treatment) rats. In vitro studies, including cell proliferation and wound healing assays, using epidermal keratinocyte and fibroblast cell lines were conducted.Results: The local application of TJ-14 exerted strong antibacterial effects and attenuated oral chemotherapy-induced stomatitis in rats. TJ-14 also increased the viability and invasion of epidermal keratinocytes and fibroblasts.Conclusion: The present results demonstrated the potential of TJ-14 to attenuate chemotherapy-induced stomatitis.Keywords: cancer chemotherapy, mucositis, Hangeshashinto, TJ-14, Kampo medicine, traditional Japanese medicine, oral cancerhttps://www.dovepress.com/effects-of-topical-hangeshashinto-tj-14-on-chemotherapy-induced-oral-m-peer-reviewed-article-CMARcancer chemotherapymucositishangeshashinto (tj-14)kampo medicine (traditional japanese medicine)oral cancer
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Effects of Topical Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) on Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis
Cancer Management and Research
cancer chemotherapy
mucositis
hangeshashinto (tj-14)
kampo medicine (traditional japanese medicine)
oral cancer
title Effects of Topical Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) on Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis
title_full Effects of Topical Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) on Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis
title_fullStr Effects of Topical Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) on Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis
title_full_unstemmed Effects of Topical Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) on Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis
title_short Effects of Topical Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) on Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis
title_sort effects of topical hangeshashinto tj 14 on chemotherapy induced oral mucositis
topic cancer chemotherapy
mucositis
hangeshashinto (tj-14)
kampo medicine (traditional japanese medicine)
oral cancer
url https://www.dovepress.com/effects-of-topical-hangeshashinto-tj-14-on-chemotherapy-induced-oral-m-peer-reviewed-article-CMAR
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