Acute radiation-induced changes in the submandibular salivary gland and possible radioprotective role of silver nanoparticles: a histological, immunohistochemical, and ultrastructural study.
Researchers exposed rats' submandibular glands to high-dose gamma radiation and tested whether silver nanoparticles could protect against or repair radiation damage. Preventive silver nanoparticle treatment substantially preserved gland structure and function, while post-irradiation treatment showed minimal benefit.
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