Neutrophil elastase inhibitor (MPH-966) improves intestinal mucosal damage and gut microbiota in a mouse model of 5-fluorouracil–induced intestinal mucositis

Background: 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)-based chemotherapy is first-line chemotherapy for colorectal cancer. However, 5-FU-induced intestinal mucositis (FUIIM) is a common adverse effect that severely impairs drug tolerance and results in poor patient health. Methods: Male C57BL/6 mice were given 5-FU (50...

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Main Authors: Kung-Ju Chen, Yu-Li Chen, Shir-Hwa Ueng, Tsong-Long Hwang, Liang-Mou Kuo, Pei-Wen Hsieh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-02-01
Series:Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332220313457