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March 2020 PMID 32132016

The Mystery of Chemotherapy Brain: Kynurenines, Tubulin and Biophoton Release.

Peter P Sordillo, Laura A Sordillo

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Peak: 1 in Mar 2020
across 2 sources since Mar 2020

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Mar 2020 – Jan 2023

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What people are saying

Discussions highlight key points from the publication, including the idea that chemotherapy damages tubulin and that reversing these effects could mitigate chemo brain symptoms. Words like 'reversal,' 'damage,' and 'alleviation' suggest a cautious optimism and focus on therapeutic possibilities, reflecting a tone of curiosity combined with recognition of the study's significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the article's main argument about the biological mechanisms behind chemo brain, reflecting general agreement.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, with some expressing interest in the potential for reversing cognitive damage, indicating a typical level of engagement with emerging research.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific elements of the study, such as the role of tubulin and kynurenines, demonstrating some depth of discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse suggests that readers see this research as potentially influential for treatment approaches, though some discussion is more preliminary than conclusive.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explains that many patients undergoing chemotherapy suffer from long-lasting cognitive problems called chemo brain, which is still not fully understood.
  • The authors suggest that damage to tubulin within microtubules, caused directly by certain chemotherapy drugs or indirectly through increased mitochondrial activity and biophoton release, leads to this cognitive impairment.
  • They highlight that abnormal metabolism of tryptophan resulting in toxic kynurenines plays a key role in damaging microtubules and contributing to the symptoms of chemo brain.]
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Anja Polak Mullins
@Gladiolus25 · X

Authors argue that chemo brain is caused by chemotherapy's damage to tubulin within micro- tubules and Reversal of the destructive effects can result in alleviation of the cognitive impairments caused by these agents. https://t.co/NBnW9gtRoH

Jan 13, 2022 · 2 likes · 313 followers View post →
Kelly A. Hogan Ph.D.
@Loose_Lab_Rat · X

The Mystery of Chemotherapy Brain: Kynurenines, Tubulin and Biophoton Release https://t.co/K3ZugtHKES

Mar 7, 2020 · 2,241 followers View post →

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Anja Polak Mullins
@Gladiolus25 · X

Authors argue that chemo brain is caused by chemotherapy's damage to tubulin within micro- tubules and Reversal of the destructive effects can result in alleviation of the cognitive impairments caused by these agents. https://t.co/NBnW9gtRoH

Jan 13, 2022 · 2 likes · 313 followers View post →
Kelly A. Hogan Ph.D.
@Loose_Lab_Rat · X

The Mystery of Chemotherapy Brain: Kynurenines, Tubulin and Biophoton Release https://t.co/K3ZugtHKES

Mar 7, 2020 · 2,241 followers View post →