Copper chelation reduces early collagen deposition and preserves saliva secretion in irradiated salivary glands

Copper chelation reduces early collagen deposition and preserves saliva secretion in irradiated salivary glands

Radiation therapy is a first-line treatment for head and neck cancer; however, it typically leads to hyposalivation stemming from fibrosis of the salivary gland. Current strategies to restore glandular function are dependent on the presence of residual functional salivary gland tissue, a condition c...

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Auteurs principaux: Kihoon Nam, Harim Tavares Dos Santos, Frank M. Maslow, Travis Small, Vinit Shanbhag, Michael J. Petris, Olga J. Baker
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Collection:Heliyon
Sujets:
Head and neck cancer
Radiation therapy
Hyposalivation
Copper chelator
Drug delivery
Fibrosis
Accès en ligne:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024003992

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