A unique radioprotective effect of resolvin E1 reduces irradiation-induced damage to the inner ear by inhibiting the inflammatory response
Abstract Background In addition to the direct effects of irradiation, the induced inflammatory response may play an important role in the damage to the inner ear caused by radiotherapy for the treatment of head and neck cancers. Resolvin E1 (RvE1) has anti-inflammatory activity, acting by reducing n...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-09-01
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Series: | Radiation Oncology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13014-020-01662-9 |