Mitochondria-targeted antioxidant protects against irradiation-induced salivary gland hypofunction
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-86927-3
Abstract: A severe consequence of radiation therapy in patients with head and neck cancer is persistent salivary gland hypofunction which causes xerostomia and oral infections. We previously showed that irradiation (IR) of salivary glands in mice… read more here.
Keywords: irradiation; salivary gland; gland hypofunction; gland ... See more keywords
Association of salivary gland hypofunction with diabetes mellitus and drugs among the elderly in Karachi, Pakistan
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DOI: 10.1111/jicd.12209
Abstract: AIM Studies from Pakistan on salivary dysfunction are lacking, and the Pakistani elderly population is rapidly growing. Among the most common problems in the elderly that could have a deleterious impact on their quality of… read more here.
Keywords: drugs among; association; diabetes mellitus; salivary gland ... See more keywords