Therapeutic and immunomodulatory effects of Bojungikki-tang on cancer: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer remains a major global health concern, with conventional treatments often limited by side effects and resistance. Bojungikki-tang (BJIKT), a traditional herbal formula, has shown promise in alleviating cancer-related symptoms and enhancing anti-cancer effects when combined with conventional treatments. As immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have become the standard for cancer treatment, a combination of BJIKT and ICIs may exhibit immune-mediated anti-cancer effects. This review aims to summarize the recent evidence on BJIKT use in cancer treatment, investigate its immunomodulatory effects, and identify research gaps.

Methods

This review was conducted and reported following the Arksey and O'Malley framework and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Re

SUBMITTER: Cho E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11414168 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature