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A review of the use of antioxidant supplements in the treatment of human oral leukoplakia
Author(s) -
Kaugars George E.,
Silverman Sol,
Lovas John G. L.,
Brandt Richard B.,
Thompson Joan S.,
Singh Vishwa N.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of cellular biochemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.028
H-Index - 165
eISSN - 1097-4644
pISSN - 0730-2312
DOI - 10.1002/jcb.240531042
Subject(s) - oral leukoplakia , leukoplakia , medicine , antioxidant , cancer , clinical trial , dermatology , traditional medicine , biology , biochemistry
Abstract Over the past twenty years, research into the role of antioxidants in the prevention of cancer has increased dramatically. The use of antioxidant supplements to treat oral leukoplakia has gained acceptance due to the success demonstrated in several clinical trials. This review discusses the role of antioxidants in the development of cancer and their possible use in the treatment of oral leukoplakia.