A multi-component herbal preparation, STW 5, shows anti-apoptotic effects in radiation induced intestinal mucositis in rats

Authors :: Khayyal, Mohamed T.
Abdel-Naby, Doaa H.
Abdel-Aziz, Heba
El-Ghazaly, Mona A.
Source :: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology. September 25, 2014, Vol. 21 Issue 11, p1390, 10 p.
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: Purpose: Intestinal mucositis is a common adverse effect in patients undergoing radiotherapy and constitutes a treatment-limiting condition. Since no agents are yet known that can adequately guard against its development, [...]

Subjects :: Care and treatment
Research
Apoptosis -- Care and treatment
Pharmacognosy -- Research
Mucositis -- Care and treatment
Herbal medicine -- Research
Pharmacological research
Pharmacology, Experimental
Medicine, Botanic -- Research
Medicine, Herbal -- Research

Language :: English
ISSN :: 09447113
Volume :: 21
Issue :: 11
Database :: Gale General OneFile
Journal :: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: edsgcl.384099823
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2014.04.030

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