ReviewSeminars in radiation oncology2025
Radiation-Therapy Related Salivary Dysfunction.
Review in Seminars in radiation oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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Who cites it
8 citing papers in PubMed.
- A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial protocol evaluating preoperative medical oral rinse for reducing postoperative xerostomia and improving recovery in elderly patients undergoing pulmonary surgery.Contemporary clinical trials communications · 2026Article
- High-resolution spatial transcriptomics of irradiated submandibular glands treated with fortified fibrin hydrogels.iScience · 2026Article
- Tempol Protects Against Radiation Injury in the Submandibular Gland Through the β-Catenin Signaling Pathway.Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology · 2026Article
- Characterizing sleep-related complaints in head and neck cancer survivors with tumors of airway relevance following radiotherapy.Clinical and translational radiation oncology · 2026Article
- Longitudinal periodontal deterioration and salivary dysfunction following head and neck radiotherapy: a prospective multicenter cohort study.Odontology · 2026Article
- Radiation-Induced Salivary Gland Fibrosis: Mechanisms, Emerging Therapies, and Gelatin-Based Bioengineered Models.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Radiation-induced oral side effects in head and neck cancer: a scoping review and interdisciplinary recommendations.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Mesenchymal stem cell extracellular vesicles ameliorate radiation-caused dry mouth via modulating immune balance and cell metabolism.Stem cell research & therapy · 2025Article
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4 authors.
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Abstract
Radiation-induced xerostomia (RIX) is a common and debilitating side effect of head and neck cancer radiotherapy, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. This review comprehensively summarizes the current understanding of RIX, encompassing its clinical quantification, underlying pathophysiology, and established and emerging treatment modalities. We explore various objective and subjective measures used to quantify salivary flow and assess the severity of xerostomia in clinical settings. The pathophysiological mechanisms leading to RIX are elucidated, including radiation damage to salivary glands, alterations in saliva composition, and the role of inflammatory processes. Current treatment strategies, such as saliva substitutes and stimulants, are discussed alongside their limitations. Furthermore, we delve into novel investigational approaches, including gene therapy, stem cell transplantation, and pharmacologic interventions, offering promising avenues for future RIX management. This review provides clinicians and researchers with a comprehensive overview of RIX, highlighting the need for continued research to develop more effective preventative and therapeutic strategies to alleviate this burdensome condition.
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