Anesthesia and analgesia
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Dec 2023
Phosphate NIMA-Related Kinase 2-Dependent Epigenetic Pathways in Dorsal Root Ganglion Neurons Mediates Paclitaxel-Induced Neuropathic Pain.
The microtubule-stabilizing drug paclitaxel (PTX) is an important chemotherapeutic agent for cancer treatment and causes peripheral neuropathy as a common side effect that substantially impacts the functional status and quality of life of patients. The mechanistic role for NIMA-related kinase 2 (NEK2) in the progression of PTX-induced neuropathic pain has not been established. ⋯ pRSK2/JMJD3/H3K27me3/TRPV1 signaling in the DRG neurons plays as a key regulator for PTX therapeutic approaches.