ISSN:
1434-0879
Keywords:
Orgotein
;
Superoxide dismutase
;
Radiation side effects
;
Bladder tumour
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Cystitis
;
Proctitis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Orgotein, the drug version of Cu-Zn superoxide dismutases is a new and safe anti-inflammatory agent. Animal experiments have shown that it does not interfere with the tumourolytic effects of radiation or chemotherapy. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study has demonstrated that orgotein injected after each daily irradiation session can be used safely and effectively to ameliorate or prevent the side effects due to high-energy radiation therapy (8,400 or 6,400 rads) of bladder tumours. Orgotein significantly reduced the signs and symptoms both in the bladder and the bowel, indicating that it provides a therapeutic regimen for control of these side effects, which to date could only be treated symptomatically.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00262630
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