摘要 |
A composition and method for treating and/or preventing acute and chronic gastrointestinal distress including nausea, vomiting, lactose intolerance, obstructive symptoms, diarrhea, mucositis, bleeding, weight loss, and malnutrition in a subject who is immunocompromised or receives a planned course of chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. The method comprises administering a histone deacetylase inhibitor or in conjunction with a second agent to the subject. A composition and method using a histone deacetylase inhibitor for protecting normal tissues from chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy-induced injuries without the risk of tumor protection in cancer therapy is also provided. It is further provided a composition and method for treating and/or preventing cachexia, cancer-related fatigue, or chronic fatigue syndrome.
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