Protective effects of fullerenol C 60OH 24 against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity and hepatotoxicity in rats with colorectal cancer

Abstract The effects of fullerenol C 60OH 24 (Frl) at doses of 25, 50, and 100 mg/kg/week (for a time-span of 3 weeks) on heart and liver tissue after doxorubicin (Dox)-induced toxicity in rats with colorectal cancer were investigated. In the present study, we used an in vivo Wistar male rat model t...

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Published in:Biomaterials 2008, Vol.30 (6), p.1184-1196
Main Authors: Injac, Rade, Perse, Martina, Cerne, Manica, Potocnik, Nejka, Radic, Natasa, Govedarica, Biljana, Djordjevic, Aleksandar, Cerar, Anton, Strukelj, Borut
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Language:English
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Advanced Basic Science
Dentistry
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Summary:Abstract The effects of fullerenol C 60OH 24 (Frl) at doses of 25, 50, and 100 mg/kg/week (for a time-span of 3 weeks) on heart and liver tissue after doxorubicin (Dox)-induced toxicity in rats with colorectal cancer were investigated. In the present study, we used an in vivo Wistar male rat model to explore whether Frl could protect against Dox-induced (1.5 mg/kg/week for 3 weeks) chronic cardio- and hepato- toxicity and compared the effect with a well-known antioxidant, vitamin C (100 mg/kg/week for 3 weeks). According to macroscopic, microscopic, hematological, biochemical, physiological, pharmacological, and pharmacokinetic results, we confirmed that, at all examined doses, Frl exhibits a protective influence on the heart and liver tissue against chronic toxicity induced by Dox.
ISSN:0142-9612
DOI:10.1016/j.biomaterials.2008.10.060