The Extract of <i>Arctium lappa</i> L. Fruit (Arctii Fructus) Improves Cancer-Induced Cachexia by Inhibiting Weight Loss of Skeletal Muscle and Adipose Tissue

Background: Cachexia induced by cancer is a systemic wasting syndrome and it accompanies continuous body weight loss with the exhaustion of skeletal muscle and adipose tissue. Cancer cachexia is not only a problem in itself, but it also reduces the effectiveness of treatments and deteriorates qualit...

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Main Authors: Yo-Han Han, Jeong-Geon Mun, Hee Dong Jeon, Dae Hwan Yoon, Byung-Min Choi, Ji-Ye Kee, Seung-Heon Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/10/3195