Citation
Jm. Argiles et al., Cancer cachexia: A therapeutic approach, MED RES REV, 21(1), 2001, pp. 83-101
Citations number
119
Categorie Soggetti
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Journal title
MEDICINAL RESEARCH REVIEWS
ISSN journal
01986325
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Volume
21
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
83 - 101
Database
ISI
SICI code
0198-6325(200101)21:1<83:CCATA>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
Cancer cachexia is a complex syndrome which occurs in more than two-thirds
of patients who die with advanced cancer. The main components of this patho
logical state are anorexia and metabolic abnormalities such as glucose into
lerance, fat depletion, and muscle protein catabolism among others. The aim
of the present study is to review the different therapeutic approaches tha
t have been designed to fight and counteract cancer cachexia. (C) 2000 John
Wiley & Sons. Inc.