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ArticleBMC complementary and alternative medicine2017

Enhanced efficacy with reduced toxicity of chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil by synergistic treatment with Abnormal Savda Munziq from Uyghur medicine.

Tao Yang, Mutalifu Aimaiti, Deqi Su, Weiwei Miao, Bin Zhou, Dilinuer Maimaitiyiming, Abdiryim Yusup, Halmurat Upur, Ainiwaer Aikemu

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Article in BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Tao YangDepartment of pharmaceutical analysis, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, China.
Mutalifu AimaitiCentral Laboratory of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, China.
Deqi SuToxicology Department School of Public Health, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, China.
Weiwei MiaoDepartment of pharmaceutical analysis, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, China.
Bin ZhouDepartment of pharmaceutical analysis, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, China.
Dilinuer MaimaitiyimingHeart Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, China.
Abdiryim YusupUyghur Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, China.
Halmurat UpurUyghur Medical College, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, China. halmurat@263.net.
Ainiwaer AikemuDepartment of pharmaceutical analysis, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830011, China. ainiwa@sina.com.
Xinjiang Medical University · CNFirst Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAbnormal Savda Munziq (ASMq) is a traditional prescription in Uyghur Medicine, and its treatment of complex diseases such as tumors and asthma has been proven to be effective in Uyghur medical clinical practice. The efficacy-enhancing and toxicity-reducing properties of ASMq were studied on mice with transplanted cervical cancer (U27) tumors, which were treated with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in this work.

methodsTo investigate the synergistic effect of ASMq and 5-FU on U27 cells, inhibitory effects on cell proliferation were determined through a MTT assay. 48 Kunming mice which were randomly divided in to 6 groups: control group, model group, 5-FU group, 5-FU combine with ASMq low-dose group, 5-FU combine with ASMq medium-dose group, and 5-FU combine with ASMq high- dose group, the inhibition rate of the tumor, the viscera indexes, and the content of serum tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were determined. The expression levels of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and human papillomavirus type 16 E2 (HPV16 E2) protein were assessed by Western blot. Pathological changes in the liver were observed.

resultThe inhibition rates of tumors, the 5-FU + ASMq.H group(80.64%), 5-FU + ASMq.M group (90.67%), 5-FU + ASMq.L group (72.03%) and 5-FU group (66.89%), clearly indicated that the effects of tumor inhibition. The thymus index and spleen index were increased, and the serum concentration of TNF-α increased while ALT and AST concentrations were decreased, and TNF-α protein expression were increased while TGF-β1 and HPV16 E2 were decreased. ASMq might can improve livers central vein hyperemia and interstitial edema, and preserve the radial structure of the hepatic cords.

conclusionsThe results suggested that ASMq might reduce toxicity and enhance the efficacy of the chemotherapeutic drug 5-fluorouracil in the treatment of cervical carcinoma.

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AnimalsAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicCell ProliferationDrug SynergismFemaleFluorouracilHumansMedicine, African TraditionalMicePlant ExtractsTransforming Growth Factor beta1Tumor Necrosis Factor-alphaUterine Cervical Neoplasmsabnormal Savda MunziqAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicFluorouracilPlant ExtractsTransforming Growth Factor beta1Tumor Necrosis Factor-alphaAbnormal Savda MunziqCervical carcinomaEnhancing efficacyReducing toxicity

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