Possible prevention from the progression of cardiotoxicity in adriamycin-treated rabbits by coenzyme Q10

The cumulative dose-dependent cardiotoxicity induced by doxorubicin (adriamycin, ADR) and its possible prevention by coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) were studied in rabbits. In the group that received ADR alone, ADR dose-dependent electrocardiography (ECG) abnormalities and severe myocardial damage on electron microscopic examination were observed. In the group that received ADR + CoQ10, these alterations occurred in lesser degree, and ECG changes seemed to be improved. The results indicated that CoQ10 might prevent the progression of cardiotoxicity in ADR treated rabbits.