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A review of the use of antioxidant supplements in the treatment of human oral leukoplakia

✍ Scribed by Dr. George E. Kaugars; Sol Silverman Jr.; John G. L. Lovas; Richard B. Brandt; Joan S. Thompson; Vishwa N. Singh

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
1993
Tongue
English
Weight
599 KB
Volume
53
Category
Article
ISSN
0730-2312

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✦ Synopsis

Over the past twenty years, research into the role of antioxidants in the prevention of cancer has increased dramatically. The use of antioxidant supplements to treat oral leukoplakia has gained acceptance due to the success demonstrated in several clinical trials. This review discusses the role of antioxidants in the development of cancer and their possible use in the treatment of oral leukoplakia.

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