Esomeprazole prevents oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy through inhibiting organic cation transporter 2 in mice. (PubMed, Eur J Pharm Sci)
Among the tested PPIs (lansoprazole, omeprazole, rabeprazole, and esomeprazole), the inhibitory effect of esomeprazole on hOCT2-mediated L-OHP transport was greater than those of other PPIs. Thus, to the best of our knowledge, our study demonstrates for the first time that concomitant esomeprazole prevents OIPN, at least in part, by inhibiting OCT2-mediated L-OHP transport into the DRG, thus decreasing L-OHP accumulation in the DRG. These findings provide important information for the establishment of novel protective approaches to minimize OIPN.