Serum levels of NF-κB and pro-inflammatory cytokines following administration of mucotoxic drugs

Abstract

Although changes in serum levels of NFkappaB, TNF, IL-1beta and IL-6 preceded histological changes in tissues, it was concluded that measurement of these factors was not useful in predicting mucosal damage because of the critical time constraints between detectable serun changes and the histological damage. This study highlighted the systemic effects of the drugs. Further studies are required to determine the possible relationships between different toxicities and determine how, once these links are known, patient management can be improved.