The role of TLR4 in the paclitaxel effects on neuronal growth in vitro.

Paclitaxel (Pac) is an antitumor agent that is widely used for treatment of solid cancers. While being effective as a chemotherapeutic agent, Pac in high doses is neurotoxic, specifically targeting sensory innervations. In view of these toxic effects associated with conventional chemotherapy, decrea...

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Main Authors: Elena E Ustinova, Galina V Shurin, Dmitriy W Gutkin, Michael R Shurin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3575491?pdf=render