Observational studyJournal of the peripheral nervous system : JPNS2026
Cytokine Dynamics in Bortezomib-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Challenges in Translating Preclinical Findings to Humans.
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- Cytokine Dynamics in Bortezomib-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Challenges in Translating Preclinical Findings to Humans.Journal of the peripheral nervous system : JPNS · 2026Observational
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aimsBortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy (BIPN) remains a common treatment side effect in patients with multiple myeloma (MM). Data from rodent models indicate a role of proinflammatory cytokines in BIPN pathophysiology, making them potential therapeutic targets. We therefore tested cytokine levels throughout the course of BIPN in a cohort of MM patients.
methodsWe performed an interim analysis of a monocentric, non-randomized, observational study including 113 patients with MM. Three groups of patients-within their first cycle of BTZ treatment (FC), with ongoing BTZ treatment at the time of recruiting (OT), and with BTZ treatment in the past (PT)-were compared to controls. Sixteen FC patients were followed up for a median of 6 months. Serum TNF-α, IL-6, and CCL2, the cytokines most often implied in the animal models, were analyzed via the ELLA device.
resultsCCL2 levels were not different among our patient groups or in comparison with healthy controls. Compared to healthy controls, the FC group had the highest IL-6 levels, followed by the PT and then the OT group. The FC group also had higher TNF-α levels compared to all other groups. Six months after inclusion, patients showed a decrease in TNF-α levels compared to their baseline. There was no correlation between TNF-α levels and neuropathy severity or impairment in daily life.
interpretationFactors related to MM may influence systemic cytokine levels in BIPN patients, limiting conclusions on their role in BIPN pathophysiology and their utility as drug targets.
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