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An Investigation into the Potential Therapeutic Effects of the Qigu Zhushui Decoction on Mouse Models of Malignant Ascites

Author(s): Wei Suo, Xixing Wang*, Cong Liu, Shilin He, Likun Liu and Shulan Hao

Volume 26, Issue 15, 2023

Published on: 11 May, 2023

Page: [2730 - 2737] Pages: 8

DOI: 10.2174/1386207326666230417095120

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Abstract

Aim: To determine whether or not a decoction made from Qigu Zhushui has a suppressive impact on malignant ascites in mice.

Background: Malignant ascites are one of the common complications of advanced malignant tumors. Patients with malignant ascites typically have a poor prognosis, with only 12 to 20 weeks of survival. Currently, the standard treatments for malignant ascites are systemic chemotherapy, which is ineffective in eradicating the disease and is associated with issues such as safety, short duration of sustained high-level drug concentration in localised regions, and drug resistance.

Objective: To clarify the effect of Qigu Zhushui decoction on inhibiting malignant ascites in mice and provide the experimental basis for further research.

Methods: The ascites model of liver cancer in mice was established by intraperitoneal injection of the H22-H8D8 cell line of liver cancer. ELISA detected the content of CEA, VEGF and TNF-α in ascites.

Results: Qigu Zhushui decoction combined with cisplatin group and Qigu Zhushui decoction highdose group could significantly reduce the weight, abdominal circumference and ascites volume of mice, and their survival days and survival rate were also greatly improved; The levels of CEA and VEGF in the combination group decreased significantly, while the level of TNF-α increased; The level of TNF-a in the high dose group of Qigu Zhushui decoction was significantly increased, while the level of CEA and VEGF in the moderate dose group was decreased.

Conclusion: Qigu Zhushui decoction can reduce the malignant ascites in mice, and the combination of Qigu Zhushui decoction and cisplatin has a significant anti-malignant ascites effect, which can significantly prolong the survival time and improve the survival rate.

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