Suppressive effect of insulin and 5-FU on growth of transplanted S180 sarcoma (mean ± SD).
| Group | Weight (Initial/Ending) | Average weight of tumor (g) | Growth inhibitory rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 21.70 ± 1.58/27.85 ± 3.06 | 1.71 ± 0.50 | - |
| Insulin | 21.66 ± 1.55/26.92 ± 3.50 | 1.75 ± 0.57 | - |
| 5-FU | 22.16 ± 1.42/24.50 ± 2.99 | 1.28 ± 0.46* | 24.9 |
| High-dose insulin + 5-FU | 21.18 ± 1.85/23.94 ± 4.62 | 0.85 ± 0.39**▲ | 50.2 |
| Medium-dose insulin + 5-FU | 22.50 ± 2.08/23.35 ± 3.19 | 0.94 ± 0.39** | 45.2 |
| Low-dose insulin + 5-FU | 22.00 ± 1.57/23.96 ± 4.03 | 1.15 ± 0.45** | 32.9 |