Daikenchuto modulates gut microbial metabolism to mitigate irinotecan-induced enterotoxicity
Yinyue Xu, Rui Liang, Peng Xia, Siqian Luo, Bingyue Jiang, Anxin Wang, Kangli Liang, Y Wang, Wanghui Jing, Sicen Wang
This study shows that Daikenchuto reduces irinotecan-induced gut damage by altering microbial metabolism, specifically by increasing beneficial bacteria and their metabolites while inhibiting harmful ones.
bioRxiv · May 27, 2026 · PreprintPharmacology & Toxicology