Inhibitory effect of insulin and 5-FU on growth of transplanted H22 liver cancer (mean ± SD).
| Group | Weight (Initial/Ending) | Average weight of tumor (g) | Growth inhibitory rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 22.05 ± 1.07/24.45 ± 3.13 | 1.39 ± 0.18 | - |
| Insulin | 22.10 ± 1.39/24.90 ± 1.31 | 1.49 ± 0.58 | - |
| 5-FU | 21.75 ± 1.48/24.33 ± 1.32 | 1.00 ± 0.23* | 27.9 |
| High-dose insulin + 5-FU | 21.90 ± 1.26/23.25 ± 1.22 | 0.68 ± 0.16**▲ | 51.3 |
| Medium-dose insulin + 5-FU | 21.50 ± 1.47/22.50 ± 3.08 | 0.90 ± 0.25** | 35.1 |
| Low-dose insulin + 5-FU | 21.65 ± 1.43/22.69 ± 2.31 | 0.95 ± 0.37** | 31.5 |