Aim: To evaluate the radioprotective effect of zinc on the major salivary glands with histopathological examination after high doses of radioiodine (131I). Material and Method: Sixteen Wistar albino rats were divided into two groups, eight animals in each group. Three mCi 131I was administrated to each rat in the 131I group (Group 1). Zinc was started via gastric gavage two…
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