title: Mechanisms involved in the development of chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.
abstract: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a debilitating and painful condition seen in patients undergoing treatment with common agents such as vincristine, paclitaxel, oxaliplatin and bortezomib. The mechanisms of this condition are diverse, and include an array of molecular and cellular contributions. Current research implicates genetic predispositions to this condition, which then may influence cellular responses to chemotherapy. Processes found to be influenced during CIPN include increased expression of inflammatory mediators, primarily cytokines, which can create cascading effects in neurons and glia. Changes in ion channels and neurotransmission, as well as changes in intracellular signaling and structures have been implicated in CIPN. This review explores these issues and suggests considerations for future research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, York College of Pennsylvania, 441 Country Club Road, York, PA 17403, USA.
authors.forename: Jessica A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Boyette-Davis
authors.affiliation: Department of Integrative Biology & Pharmacology, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, 6431 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
authors.forename: Edgar T
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Walters
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Research, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 0409, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
authors.forename: Patrick M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Dougherty
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D022082:Cellular Structures / Q000187:drug effects; D016207:Cytokines / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007473:Ion Channels / Q000187:drug effects; D008465:Mechanoreceptors / Q000187:drug effects; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000235:genetics; D009412:Nerve Fibers / Q000187:drug effects; D009457:Neuroglia / Q000187:drug effects; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000235:genetics; D015398:Signal Transduction / Q000187:drug effects; D009435:Synaptic Transmission / Q000187:drug effects; D050051:Transient Receptor Potential Channels / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D016207:Cytokines; D007473:Ion Channels; D050051:Transient Receptor Potential Channels
keywords: chemotherapy; cytokine; glial cells; ion channels; neuropathy; neurotransmission