Anti-Inflammatory Effects of β-Cryptoxanthin on 5-Fluorouracil-Induced Cytokine Expression in Human Oral Mucosal Keratinocytes

Oral mucositis is a typical adverse effect of chemotherapy, causing oral pain that significantly reduces the patient’s quality of life. β-cryptoxanthin (β-cry) is a carotenoid abundant in citrus fruits with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. However, the β-cry effect on oral mucositis remain...

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Main Authors: Hironaka Yamanobe, Kenta Yamamoto, Saki Kishimoto, Kei Nakai, Fumishige Oseko, Toshiro Yamamoto, Osam Mazda, Narisato Kanamura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/7/2935