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Harnessing Nanoparticles to Improve Toxicity after Head and Neck Radiation.
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PMID:  22248817     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: Evaluate cerium oxide (CeO(2)) nanoparticles' ability to decrease xerostomia and radiation-induce dermatitis in mice after head and neck radiation. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: Mice were irradiated using an IC160 X-ray system. Two cohorts: (A) No-radiation and (B) 30 Gy/6 fractions, were randomized into three groups: (1) Saline, (2) 15 nM CeO(2) and (3) 15 µM CeO(2). Stimulated salivary flow and radiation-induced dermatitis were evaluated post-radiation. RESULTS: Stimulated sialometry demonstrated improved salivary production in all CeO(2) groups compared to controls (flow: 204 vs. 115 μL/10 min, p=0.0002). One week post-radiation, G-III dermatitis decreased in the 15 µM group compared to controls (10% vs. 100% incidence, respectively). There was decreased skin hyperpigmentation at 12 weeks in the 15 µM group compared to 15 nM and non-CeO(2) groups (50, 70, and 90% G-II, respectively). DISCUSSION: This study suggests that CeO(2) may be radioprotective for salivary production, while reducing G-III dermatitis and skin hyperpigmentation incidence. CeO(2) as radioprotectant may be a feasible concept during radiotherapy.
Authors:
Rafael A Madero-Visbal; Beatrice E Alvarado; Jimmie F Colon; Cheryl H Baker; Melissa S Wason; Beth Isley; Sudipta Seal; Chris M Lee; Soumen Das; Rafael Mañon
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2012-1-13
Journal Detail:
Title:  Nanomedicine : nanotechnology, biology, and medicine     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1549-9642     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2012 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-1-17     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101233142     Medline TA:  Nanomedicine     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
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Copyright © 2012. Published by Elsevier Inc.
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Cancer Research Institute - MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, Orlando FL.
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