Lycopene in the Prevention of Radiation-Induced Esophagitis.
RatRadiationWistar albinon = 60 rats in 5 groups6 mg/kg body weight per day7 days before radiotherapy in the lycopene plus radiotherapy group, and 7 days…
Model: Radiation-induced acute oesophagitis after 35 Gy thoracic radiotherapy
Both lycopene schedules gave better histopathological results than radiotherapy alone. Grade 2 to 3 degenerative changes with necrosis and vacuole formation were significantly less frequent in both lycopene groups, with a trend to less subepithelial bulla formation and inflammation. Regeneration an…
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