The Serotonin-Mediated Anti-Allodynic Effect of Yokukansan on Paclitaxel-Induced Neuropathic Pain
Refractory peripheral neuropathy can occur as a side effect in 60–70% of patients receiving Paclitaxel (PTX). Yokukansan (YKS) is a Japanese herbal medicine reported to have analgesic properties for entrapment nerve injuries. Therefore, we investigated the anti-allodynic effect of Yokukansan on Pacl...
Main Authors: | Hiroshi Yokomi, Takahiro Kato, Soshi Narasaki, Satoshi Kamiya, Shima Taguchi, Yosuke T. Horikawa, Yasuo M. Tsutsumi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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Series: | Medicina |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/3/359 |
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