Evaluation of the Efficacy of Biobran (Rice Bran Arabinoxylan) in Supporting Breast Cancer Chemotherapy

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Biobran (Rice Bran Arabinoxylan) in Supporting Breast Cancer Chemotherapy

This study aims to evaluate the potential supportive effects of rice bran arabinoxylan compound (Biobran) in patients with breast cancer receiving paclitaxel and doxorubicin chemotherapy. The study will assess chemotherapy-related side effects, quality of life, tumor size, tumor antigens, and routine blood test parameters over 24 weeks of treatment.

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death among women in Taiwan. Chemotherapy is commonly used in breast cancer treatment, but its associated toxicities, including nausea, vomiting, alopecia, fatigue, tissue toxicity, and immunosuppression, may negatively affect treatment tolerance and quality of life. Biobran is a rice bran arabinoxylan compound that has been reported to possess immunomodulatory, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties, and may help reduce chemotherapy- and radiotherapy-related side effects. However, evidence regarding its supportive role during breast cancer chemotherapy remains limited. In this study, 96 patients with breast cancer will be recruited from China Medical University Hospital. Participants will receive 3 grams of Biobran daily during 24 weeks. Outcomes will include chemotherapy-related side effects, quality of life, tumor size, tumor antigens, and routine blood test results.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Breast cancer stage I-III

Exclusion Criteria:

• pregnant, lactation, breast recurrence, mental disease, autoimmune disease over hte past 5 years, people who take plant or fungal polysaccharide health supplements