Toxicity to sensory neurons and Schwann cells in experimental linezolid-induced peripheral neuropathy
Author(s) -
Ilja Bobylev,
Helina Maru,
Abhijeet Joshi,
Helmar C. Lehmann
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.124
H-Index - 194
eISSN - 1460-2091
pISSN - 0305-7453
DOI - 10.1093/jac/dkv386
Subject(s) - linezolid , peripheral neuropathy , in vivo , sciatic nerve , schwann cell , pharmacology , medicine , sensory system , pathology , anesthesia , biology , neuroscience , endocrinology , bacteria , genetics , diabetes mellitus , staphylococcus aureus , microbiology and biotechnology , vancomycin
Peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of prolonged treatment with linezolid. This study aimed to explore injurious effects of linezolid on cells of the peripheral nervous system and to establish in vivo and in vitro models of linezolid-induced peripheral neuropathy.
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