Theophylline is able to partially revert cachexia in tumour-bearing rats

Theophylline is able to partially revert cachexia in tumour-bearing rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background and aims</p> <p>The aim of the present investigation was to examine the anti-wasting effects of theophylline (a methylxantine present in tea leaves) on a rat model of cancer cachexia.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The <it...

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Main Authors: Olivan Mireia, Springer Jochen, Busquets Sílvia, Tschirner Anika, Figueras Maite, Toledo Miriam, Fontes-Oliveira Cibely, Genovese Maria, Ventura da Silva Paula, Sette Angelica, López-Soriano Francisco J, Anker Stefan, Argilés Josep M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Subjects:
Cachexia
Nutraceuticals
Muscle wasting
Proteolytic system
Heart
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/9/1/76

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