Oral mucositis refers to tissue swelling in the mouth. Radiation therapy or chemotherapy may cause mucositis. Oral mucositis is an erythematous and ulcerative lesion of the oral mucosa observed in patients with cancer who are treated with chemotherapy, and/or with radiation therapy. Lesions of oral mucositis are often very painful and compromise nutrition and oral hygiene as well as increase the risk for local and systemic infection. Oral mucositis is a significant and dose-limiting toxicity of cancer therapy with important clinical and economic implications. Oral mucositis from chemotherapy or radiation treatment can last from 7 to 98 days.
Market Dynamics
The key players in the market are focused on growth strategies such as FDA approvals, which are expected to drive the growth of the market over forecast period. For instance, in November 2016, Oragenics, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Fast Track designation to AG013, the company’s lead therapeutic candidate for the treatment of oral mucositis. Furthermore, in April 2018, Enzychem Lifesciences announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Fast Track designation to EC-18 for the treatment of chemo-radiation induced oral mucositis. Moreover, key companies focusing on research and development of severe oral mucositis are expected to drive the growth of the market over forecast period. For instance, in December 2019, Oragenics, Inc., announced the completion of enrolment in its ongoing double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2 trial of its lead product candidate, AG013, which is an easy-to-use oral rinsing system designed to prevent and treat oral mucositis.
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