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Research progress in prevention and treatment of radiation-induced intestinal injury by traditional Chinese medicine active components / 中国中药杂志
Article in Zh | WPRIM | ID: wpr-981507
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ABSTRACT
Radiation-induced intestinal injury(RIII), a common complication of radiotherapy for pelvic malignancies, affects the quality of life and the radiotherapy efficacy for cancer. Currently, the main clinical approaches for the prevention and treatment of RIII include drug therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and surgical treatment. Among these methods, drug therapy is cost-effective. Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) containing a variety of active components demonstrates mild side effects and good efficacy in preventing and treating RIII. Studies have proven that TCM active components, such as flavonoids, terpenoids, phenylpropanoids, and alkaloids, can protect the intestine against RIII by inhibiting oxidative stress, regulating the expression of inflammatory cytokines, modulating the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway, adjusting intestinal flora, and suppressing cell apoptosis. These mechanisms can help alleviate the symptoms of RIII. The paper aims to provide a theoretical reference for the discovery of new drugs for the prevention and treatment of RIII by reviewing the literature on TCM active components in the last 10 years.
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Full text: 1 Index: WPRIM Main subject: Quality of Life / Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Alkaloids / Intestines / Medicine, Chinese Traditional Language: Zh Journal: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica Year: 2023 Type: Article
Full text: 1 Index: WPRIM Main subject: Quality of Life / Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Alkaloids / Intestines / Medicine, Chinese Traditional Language: Zh Journal: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica Year: 2023 Type: Article