This alkaloid has been shown to prevent or decrease peripheral neuropathy in rats given paclitaxel likely due to actions on the spinal glycine receptor. What is the alkaloid?
Gelsemine.
Vitet L et al. Beneficial effects of Gelsemium based treatment against paclitaxel induced painful symptoms. Neurological Sciences. 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-018-3575-z
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