Effect of gynostemma pentaphyllum mak on carcinomatous conversions of golden hamster cheek pouches induced by dimethylbenzanthracene:

摘要

Conclusions GP could inhibit and reverse the carcinomatous conversions of leukoplasia of golden hamster cheek pouches, indicating its positive anticar- cinogenic effect. Objective To evaluate the effect of gynostemma pentaphyllum mak (GP) on carcinomatous conversions of leukoplasia of the golden hamster cheek pouch induced by dimethlbenzanthracene (DMBA). Methods 284 golden hamsters, ranging form 4 To 8 weeks of age, 80 to 100 grams in weight were Randomly divided into three groups: control, model and Experimental groups.