Abstract

Objectives Radiation-induced xerostomia is a frequent consequence of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, but its mechanisms remain unclear. Osteopontin (OPN), a highly phosphorylated glycoprotein, has been shown to be involved in the modulation of inflammatory and tissue repair processes and to be expressed in the salivary gland.

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