Collagen Type III Metabolism Evaluation in Patients with Malignant Head and Neck Cancer Treated with Radiotherapy
Ionizing radiation affects the metabolism of key proteins of extracellular matrix including type III collagen, an important component of human skin. The aim of the work is an analysis of the impact of radical and palliative radiotherapy on collagen type III synthesis in patients with head and neck c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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| Series: | BioMed Research International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8702605 |