Activity of Nonhallucinogenic Ibogalogs on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathic Pain in Mice.

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Nonhallucinogenic ibogalogs exhibit activity against chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathic pain in mice, likely through partial neuroprotective effects in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons rather than anti-inflammatory action in microglia. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Jason Younkin; Eda Köşeli; Belle Buzzi; Edward Choi; Torin Honaker; Randall L. Davis; Dina Manetti; María Novella Romanelli; Aysel Cetinkaya‐Fisgin; Hugo R. Arias; Ahmet Höke; Javier González‐Maeso; M Imad Damaj

doi:10.1021/acschemneuro.5c01002

May 1, 2026

Activity of Nonhallucinogenic Ibogalogs on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathic Pain in Mice.

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This research investigates the effects of nonhallucinogenic ibogalogs on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathic pain in a mouse model.
Utilized a mouse model of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathic pain.
Administered nonhallucinogenic ibogalogs to evaluate their impact on pain levels.
Assessed neuroprotective activity in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neurons and microglial response.
Observed reduced pain responses in mice treated with nonhallucinogenic ibogalogs.
Identified partial neuroprotective effects in DRG neurons associated with ibogalogs.
No significant anti-inflammatory activity in microglia was detected.

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Evaluates nonhallucinogenic ibogalogs for reducing chemotherapy-induced pain in mice, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.

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R activation. Although it is unlikely that this effect involves anti-inflammatory activity in microglia, partial neuroprotective activity in DRG neurons can be considered.

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