Rhubarb extract partially improves mucosal integrity in chemotherapy-induced intestinal mucositis

Figure 5 Myeloperoxidase activity present in the jejunum, jejuno-ileum and ileum of rats gavaged with water, low-dose or high-dose rhubarb extract (1 mL) for an 8-d trial period. Rats received an intraperitoneal injection of saline or 5-FU on day 5. Data were expressed as mean [MPO Units (U)/g] ± SEM. Mean values were significantly different (^fP < 0.001) vs water + 5-FU. ^cP < 0.05 vs water + 5-FU. JI: Jejuno-ileum; LDR: Low-dose RE; HDR: high-dose RE; RE: Rhubarb extract.