Effect of Tempol on the prevention of irradiation ‐induced mucositis in miniature pigs

ConclusionsThis study established a useful large animal model for irradiation‐induced oral mucositis and showed modest beneficial effects of Tempol in limiting tissue damage. The latter finding may be potentially valuable in preventing oral mucositis in patients receiving irradiation for head and neck cancers.

Source: Oral Diseases - April 27, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: L Hu, Y Wang, AP Cotrim, Z Zhu, R Gao, C Zheng, CM Goldsmith, L Jin, C Zhang, JB Mitchell, BJ Baum, S Wang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research