Keratinocyte Growth Factor-1 Protects Radioiodine-Induced Salivary Gland Dysfunction in Mice

Background: Most patients with thyroid cancer suffer from salivary gland (SG) dysfunctions after radioiodine (RI) therapy. We investigated the effects of keratinocyte growth factor (KGF)-1 on RI-induced SG dysfunction in an animal model. Methods: Six C57BL/6 mice were assigned to each of the followi...

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Main Authors: Jeong Mi Kim, Mi Eun Choi, Seok-Ki Kim, Ji Won Kim, Young-Mo Kim, Jeong-Seok Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/17/6322