52 citations
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January 2005 in “International journal of experimental pathology” This study suggests that melatonin may have a radioprotective role against X-ray-induced skin damage in rats, as evidenced by milder injury markers in pretreated animals.
October 2012 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” This study found that soy isoflavones protected normal lung structures in mice against radiation-induced inflammation, damage, and increased breathing rate following radiation treatment.
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November 2018 in “Current radiopharmaceuticals” This study found that melatonin, when administered to Wistar rats prior to and after radiation exposure, reduced oxidative stress markers and histopathological damage in skin tissue compared to radiation alone, suggesting it may effectively prevent and treat radiation-induced skin injury.
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This article reviews various studies and suggests that melatonin, produced both naturally in the skin and applied topically, may offer significant protection against environmental damage, making it a promising candidate for skincare therapies.
April 2022 in “Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry” In this literature review, researchers compiled evidence on repurposed synthetic radioprotective agents, including metformin and simvastatin, that have demonstrated potential in mitigating the side effects of radiotherapy in cancer treatment.