Silibinin is the major active component of silymarin, a commonly used hepatoprotective agent. It stabilizes hepatocyte membranes, preserves cellular integrity, and accelerates DNA synthesis in liver cells. Clinically, it is widely used in the treatment of chronic persistent hepatitis, chronic active hepatitis, early-stage liver cirrhosis, and hepatotoxicity. Moreover, it has been reported to inhibit the growth and differentiation of various cancer cells, including hepatocellular carcinoma, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer.
Based on these preclinical findings, we aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combining silybinin with the standard first-line idarubicin/daunorubicin-based regimen in the treatment of newly diagnosed acute leukemia(non-M3)in a clinical setting.