Combined Effects of Muricid Extract and 5-Fluorouracil on Intestinal Toxicity in Rats

Figure 3

Brush border sucrase activity, measured longitudinally by sucrose breath test. Sucrase activity was decreased in all groups 72 hours after 5FU injection, indicating reduced intestinal function. Sucrase activity was significantly lower in the oil only group compared to all other 5FU groups at the 0-hour time-point. indicates for oil/5FU compared to all other 5FU groups at 0 hours.