15 February 2024
Saliva Revival
Distinct subsets of cells of the immune system called macrophages in the salivary gland are differently-affected by radiation therapy for head and neck cancers – targeting specific macrophage populations holds promise for repair of chronic dry mouth caused by radiation injury
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- Image from work by John G. McKendrick and Gareth-Rhys Jones, and colleagues
- Centre for Inflammation Research and Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Institute for Regeneration and Repair, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Research published in Science Immunology, February 2024
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