Abstract:Oyster (Crassostrea gigas) contains abundant nutritional elements, including glycogen, vitamine, zinc and taurine. It is reported that oyster extract exhibited several physiological activities.In this study, the symptom relieving effects of oyster extracts on 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) induced toxicity in rats was examined mainly on gastrointestinal toxicity and myelotoxicity.Male SD rats were used in this study. Test groups were as follow, control, 5-FU, 5-FU and oyster extract (200 and 500 mg/kg/days). Oyster ext… Show more
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