Prevention of radiation-induced salivary gland dysfunction utilizing a CDK inhibitor in a mouse model.

<h4>Background</h4>Treatment of head and neck cancer with radiation often results in damage to surrounding normal tissues such as salivary glands. Permanent loss of function in the salivary glands often leads patients to discontinue treatment due to incapacitating side effects. It has pr...

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Main Authors: Katie L Martin, Grace A Hill, Rob R Klein, Deborah G Arnett, Randy Burd, Kirsten H Limesand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/23236487/pdf/?tool=EBI