Open AccessEffects of radiation and α-tocopherol on saliva flow rate, amylase activity, total protein and electrolyte levels in oral cavity cancer
Author(s) -
S. Chitra,
C. S. Shyamala Devi
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.42953
Subject(s) - saliva , amylase , tocopherol , oral cavity , cancer , chemistry , radiation therapy , medicine , sodium , potassium , gastroenterology , endocrinology , biochemistry , antioxidant , enzyme , dentistry , vitamin e , organic chemistry
The objective of the present study was to evaluate early and late effects of radiation and a-tocopherol on the secretion rate of saliva and on selected saliva salivary parameters in oral cavity cancer patients.