Cardioprotective Effects of 20(S)-Ginsenoside Rh2 against Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity In Vitro and In Vivo

Doxorubicin (DOX) is considered as one of the best antineoplastic agents. However, its clinical use is restricted by its associated cardiotoxicity, which is mediated by the production of reactive oxygen species. In this study, 20(S)-ginsenoside Rh2 (Rh2) was explored whether it had protective effect...

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Main Authors: Hongbo Wang, Pengfei Yu, Haitao Gou, Jianqiao Zhang, Mei Zhu, Zhen-hua Wang, Jing-wei Tian, Yong-tao Jiang, Feng-hua Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/506214