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Retroductal Submandibular Gland Instillation and Localized Fractionated Irradiation in a Rat Model of Salivary Hypofunction
Published on: April 24, 2016
A new approach to prevent radiation-induced xerostomia using intraglandular injection of mitochondria-boosting agents
Mohammad Farhadi1, Pedram Fadavi2,3, Saleh Mohebbi4
1ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract:
Radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer fairly leads to xerostomia, profoundly affecting their quality of life. With limited effective preventive and therapeutic methods, attention has turned to exploring alternatives. This article outlines how intraglandular injection of mitochondria-boosting agents can serve as a potential strategy to reduce salivary acinar damage. This method can contribute to the thoughtful development of study protocols or medications to reduce radiation-induced salivary glands damage.
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