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Erschienen in: Current Oncology Reports 12/2017

01.12.2017 | Integrative Care (C Lammersfeld, Section Editor)

B Vitamin Complex and Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

verfasst von: Janet Schloss, Maree Colosimo

Erschienen in: Current Oncology Reports | Ausgabe 12/2017

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this mini review is to evaluate the literature on B vitamins and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

Recent Findings

One hundred and five journal articles were evaluated and nine manuscripts were included. There was one in vitro, one was an animal and seven were human studies. The in vitro study was a safety study on vitamin B6 and oxaliplatin which was not directly related to CIPN. The animal study evaluated vitamin B3 on paclitaxel administration with positive results. The human studies varied using a vitamin B complex, vitamin B12 only and vitamin B6.

Summary

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) continues to plague patients and the medical fraternity. Currently, there are still no conclusive protective or treatment options. B vitamins have been found to play a role in CIPN prevention, but further studies are required to ascertain possible protection and treatment options.
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Metadaten
Titel
B Vitamin Complex and Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
verfasst von
Janet Schloss
Maree Colosimo
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Oncology Reports / Ausgabe 12/2017
Print ISSN: 1523-3790
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-6269
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-017-0636-z

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