Abstract:Introduction
Doxorubicin, has been used as a chemotherapeutic agent, however, it is also associated with significant cardiotoxicity related to an increased oxidative stress (OS). Recent studies have shown that doxorubicin also induces skeletal muscle atrophy in preclinical models. Vitamin C (VC), which presents antioxidant properties, has been used as a pharmacological approach against cardiac toxicity. Nonetheless, the effects of vitamin C on doxorubicin‐induced skeletal muscle atrophy are still unknown.
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