Distribution of Cytokeratin 17 in the Parenchymal Elements of Rat’s Submandibular Glands Subjected to Fractionated Radiotherapy

Abstract

The intensity and diffusion of CK17 expression in our results foretell the pathological effect of radiotherapy on the intermediate filaments of salivary gland parenchyma that interfered with production and/or secretion of saliva leading to xerostomia.