Protective Effect of Acetyl-L-Carnitine Against Doxorubicin-induced Cardiotoxicity in Wistar Albino Rats

Anthracyclines are one of the most preferred agents in practical pediatric oncology despite their dose-dependent cardiotoxic effects. The aim of this study was to investigate whether or not acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) has protective effects on doxorubicin (DOX)-induced cardiotoxicity.

Source: Archives of Medical Research - September 30, 2016 Category: Research Authors: Hatice Adiguzel Dundar, Muge Kiray, Mustafa Kir, Efsun Kolatan, Alper Bagriyanik, Zekiye Altun, Safiye Aktas, Hulya Ellidokuz, Osman Yilmaz, Kamer Mutafoglu, Nur Olgun Tags: Original Article Source Type: research