1. There were no significant difference between various etiology CHF groups and between "cachectic" and "noncachectic" groups.

2. ObjectiveTo establish an experimental cancer cachectic model, and observe the nutritional and hormonal disorders.

3. Previous studies have reported that IL-10 production was significantly elevated in cachectic patients, and it has been confirmed that polymorphisms of the IL-10 gene could influence its expression.

4. Patients with advanced cancer, AIDS, and some other major chronic progressive diseases may appear cachectic.

5. Objective: To investigate the expression of ubiquitin-proteasome pathway in skeletal muscle of cachectic mice and the effect of indomethacin(IND) on it.

6. If the posterior teeth or dental prostheses are missing, the cheeks may be sunken, producing a prematurely aged or cachectic appearance.