Through Its Powerful Antioxidative Properties, L-Theanine Ameliorates Vincristine-Induced Neuropathy in Rats

• Main Authors: Chih-Chuan Yang (Author), Mao-Hsien Wang (Author), Hung-Sheng Soung (Author), Hsiang-Chien Tseng (Author), Feng-Huei Lin (Author), Kuo-Chi Chang (Author), Cheng-Chia Tsai (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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L-theanine (LT), which is a major amino acid found in green tea, was shown to alleviate Vincristine (VCR)-induced peripheral neuropathy and associated neuronal functional changes in rats. To induce peripheral neuropathy, rats were administered VCR at a dose of 100 mg/kg/day intraperitoneally on days...