Abstract:Doxorubicin (DOX) is a highly effective chemotherapeutic used in cancer treatment. However, its use is associated with the development of cardiac dysfunction, which can negatively affect patient outcomes and reduce overall survival. While no clinical countermeasure exists to combat DOX cardiotoxicity, endurance exercise preconditioning is sufficient to preserve cardiac function following acute DOX exposure. In this regard, it is established that DOX cardiotoxicity is associated with increased mitochondrial rea… Show more
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