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Most current treatment modalities are palliative, so effective prevention of damage caused by IR is essential. Melatonin (MLT) is an antioxidant that has been reported to prevent IR\u2010induced damage in a range of systems, including the hematopoietic system and gastrointestinal tract. In this study, we explored the effects of MLT on whole\u2010neck irradiation (WNI)\u2010induced salivary gland damage in mice. The results revealed that by protecting the channel protein AQP\u20105, MLT not only alleviates salivary gland dysfunction and maintains salivary flow rate, but also protects salivary gland structure and inhibits the WNI\u2010induced reduction in mucin production and degree of fibrosis. Compared with WNI\u2010treated mice, in those receiving MLT, we observed a modulation of oxidative stress in salivary glands via its effects on 8\u2010OHdG and SOD2, as well as an inhibition of DNA damage and apoptosis. 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