ArticleBMC neurology2023
Antisecretory factor is safe to use as add-on treatment in newly diagnosed glioblastoma.
Article in BMC neurology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04116138 (Antisecretory Factor, Administered as an Enriched Egg Powder, Salovum®, as Supplementary Therapy for Primary Glioblastoma During Concomitant Radio-chemotherapy.), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.
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Antisecretory Factor, Administered as an Enriched Egg Powder, Salovum®, as Supplementary Therapy for Primary Glioblastoma During Concomitant Radio-chemotherapy.
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- Antisecretory factor for treatment of peritumoral edema in glioblastoma patients.Acta neurochirurgica · 2025Article
- Mapping the effect of the antisecretory factor on GABAIBRO neuroscience reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeGlioblastoma (GBM) is the most common primary malignant brain tumor in adults. Despite the best available treatment, prognosis remains poor. Current standard therapy consists of surgical removal of the tumor followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy with the alkylating agent temozolomide (TMZ). Experimental studies suggest that antisecretory factor (AF), an endogenous protein with proposed antisecretory and anti-inflammatory properties, may potentiate the effect of TMZ and alleviate cerebral edema. Salovum is an egg yolk powder enriched for AF and is classified as a medical food in the European Union. In this pilot study, we evaluate the safety and feasibility of add-on Salovum in GBM patients.
methodsEight patients with newly diagnosed, histologically confirmed GBM were prescribed Salovum during concomitant radiochemotherapy. Safety was determined by the number of treatment-related adverse events. Feasibility was determined by the number of patients who completed the full prescribed Salovum treatment.
resultsNo serious treatment-related adverse events were observed. Out of 8 included patients, 2 did not complete the full treatment. Only one of the dropouts was due to issues directly related to Salovum, which were nausea and loss of appetite. Median survival was 23 months.
conclusionsWe conclude that Salovum is safe to use as an add-on treatment for GBM. In terms of feasibility, adherence to the treatment regimen requires a determined and independent patient as the large doses prescribed may cause nausea and loss of appetite.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT04116138. Registered on 04/10/2019.
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