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ReviewFrontiers in nutrition2025

Plant food-derived antioxidant nutrients in neuroprotection against chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity: from molecular mechanisms to clinical applications.

Weizhong Li, Dan Yang, Zihan Zhang, Meizi Wang, Senlei Xu, Ruiyang Jiang, Jin Chen, Chaokui Wu, Jun Qian

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Weizhong Li *Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Dan Yang *Department of Obstetrics, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Zihan Zhang *Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Meizi WangNanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Senlei XuNanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Ruiyang JiangNanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Jin ChenDepartment of Obstetrics, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Chaokui WuThe First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Chongqing Beibei District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Chongqing, China.
Jun QianDepartment of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.

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Abstract

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is one of the most challenging dose-limiting toxicities in contemporary oncology, affecting 19-85% of patients receiving neurotoxic chemotherapy agents. The pathophysiological mechanisms of CIPN are complex, involving multiple interconnected processes including oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, neurotrophic factor depletion, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Plant-derived antioxidant nutrients have emerged as promising candidates for CIPN prevention due to their unique multi-target neuroprotective capabilities. This comprehensive review systematically analyzes the molecular protective mechanisms of plant-derived nutrients, evaluates existing clinical evidence, and discusses practical application strategies. The focus is on the neuroprotective effects of curcumin, green tea catechins, vitamin E, and other plant compounds. Evidence indicates that these compounds exert protective effects through activation of endogenous antioxidant systems, modulation of inflammatory pathways, enhancement of neurotrophic factors, and protection of mitochondrial function. While clinical evidence is still accumulating, preliminary studies show encouraging results, providing a scientific basis for developing plant food-based CIPN prevention strategies.

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chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathycurcumingreen teaneuroprotectionoxidative stressplant-derived antioxidants

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