Salivary proteins as markers of radiation-related oral mucositis

ConclusionsThe correlation of MIF with the severity of OM is compatible with the role of MIF as a proinflammatory protein. This seems to be the first study to describe this association; therefore, future prospective studies would be ideal to observe pre- and post-RT alterations in salivary MIF levels to validate this result and better understand the role of MIF in the pathogenesis of OM.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research