Effect of α-tocopherol on the cardiotoxicity of adriamycin in the rat
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Adriamycin (ADR)-induced cardiomyopathy was studied in a rat model by means of electrocardiograms (ECGs), light microscopy, and determination of heart weight. Pretreatment with D-α-tocopherol (α-T) 24 hours prior to a high dose of ADR diminishes cardiotoxic effects, as judged by ECG changes, decreases in heart weight, and histologic changes. The response of an acute myeloid leukemia in a rat model to ADR was not affected by this pretreatment. The results provide evidence that α-T might be used to improve the therapeutic index of ADR. Chemicals/CAS: alpha tocopherol, 1406-18-4, 1406-70-8, 52225-20-4, 58-95-7, 59-02-9; cytarabine, 147-94-4, 69-74-9; doxorubicin, 23214-92-8, 25316-40-9; Doxorubicin, 23214-92-8; Vitamin E, 1406-18-4
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TNO Identifier
228432
ISSN
03615960
Source
Cancer Treatment Reports, 62(7), pp. 1033-1036.
Pages
1033-1036
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