Phosphoramidon, a novel matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor, inhibits significantly tumor growth independently of the application route (intraperitoneal [i.p.] versus intravenous […
A Hribaschek, F Meyer, K Ridwelski, P Habermann, H Lippert · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2006 · Heft 04
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Introduction: Occurrence of peritoneal carcinomatosis remains still an unsolved problem in gastrointestinal cancer. Over the last years, novel antineoplastic substances such as matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitors have been investigated in animal models to achieve a decrease of tumor growth. The aim of the study was to determine whether i) Phosphoramidon, an MMP inhibitor, can prevent or diminish i.p. tumor growth, and ii) whether direct i.p. administration of Phosphoramidon is superior to the i.v. route. Methods: In WAG rats (weight, 250–300g) devided in 2 groups, peritoneal carcinomatosis was induced by t…