Selenium Safeguards the Liver Against 5-Fluorouracil Induced Toxicity

Selenium Safeguards the Liver Against 5-Fluorouracil Induced Toxicity

Background: The hepatotoxic effect of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) can deprive cancer patients of its maximum therapeutic benefits. Selenium (Se) is a trace element with potential benefits in some animal models of diseases. Objectives: This study assessed the ability of Se to nullify the hepatotoxic effec...

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Main Authors: Elias Adikwu, Nelson Clemente Ebinyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences 2020-09-01
Series:Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research
Subjects:
5-fluorouracil
liver chemotherapy
toxicity
selenium
protection
antioxidant
Online Access:http://pbr.mazums.ac.ir/article-1-298-en.html

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