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  • Title: In vivo and in vitro models of ionizing radiation to the vocal folds.
    Author: Saltman B, Kraus DH, Szeto H, Parashar B, Ghossein R, Felsen D, Branski RC.
    Journal: Head Neck; 2010 May; 32(5):572-7. PubMed ID: 19672960.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Radiation therapy (RT) to the head and neck often results in damage to the vocal folds (VF) and surrounding structures. Characterization and treatment of these sequelae is limited, likely due to the lack of experimental models. METHODS: Larynges from rats exposed to 2 fractionation schedules (40 Gy total) were analyzed histologically. In vitro, reactive oxygen species (ROS) synthesis, and transcription of select genes associated with ROS, inflammation, and fibrosis were examined in VF fibroblasts after single-dose radiation. RESULTS: Although radiation-induced histologic alterations are made to VF architecture, 1 fractionation schedule was accompanied by significant morbidity and mortality. In vitro, radiation increased ROS synthesis and inflammatory and profibrotic gene expression. CONCLUSION: Our data suggest that hyperfractionated RT is more tolerable. Utilizing this model, RT-induced histologic aberrations are made to the VF mucosa. In addition, a relationship between radiation, ROS, and inflammatory and fibrotic gene expression was observed in vitro.
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