Abstract:BackgroundRadiation-induced intestinal damage is frequently observed following radiotherapy for abdominal and pelvic cancer or occurs due to radiation exposure in a nuclear accident. In an effort to overcome radiation-induced normal tissue damage, a variety of radio-mitigator candidates have been investigated. The loss of the epithelium and its barrier function leads to ‘leaky gut’, so recovery of damaged epithelium is an important strategy in therapeutic trials. Centella asiatica (CA), a traditional herbal me… Show more
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