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Biobran\/MGN-3, a rice bran-derived arabinoxylan, has shown promise in sensitizing cancer cells to paclitaxel.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study evaluates the hepatoprotective potential of Biobran\/MGN-3 in a murine model of Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Female Swiss mice inoculated with EAC were treated with paclitaxel (10\u2009mg\/kg) and Biobran (40\u2009mg\/kg) concomitantly for 30\u2009days. 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