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45 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 285 Chemotherapy-induced organ toxicity mitigation papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Doxorubicin-induced kidney injury is a major concern in chemotherapy. The toxic metabolite of doxorubicin generates free radicals that attack cell membranes and disrupt their functions. There is a lack of studies on the nephroprotective effects of natural products.

    Nephroprotective effect of seed extract and fractions of Telfairia occidentalis on doxorubicin-induced kidney injury in rats · 2026 · DOI

  • Cisplatin has limited ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. Cisplatin exerts its antineoplastic effects primarily by forming adducts with genomic and mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

    Dose-dependent Cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity: Histopathological and molecular alterations in rat brain · 2026 · DOI

  • Oxidative stress plays a central role in renal ischemia-reperfusion injury pathogenesis. The current treatments for renal ischemia-reperfusion injury have limited efficacy. The timing of agomelatine administration is crucial for its renoprotective effects.

    Agomelatine reduces oxidative stress and apoptosis in renal ischemia reperfusion injury · 2026 · DOI

  • Background and purposeAnthracyclines, such as doxorubicin (DOX), are associated with late-onset kidney dysfunction; however, the mechanisms underlying chronic tubular injury remain poorly understood.

    Activation of the NAD⁺-Sirtuin Axis Protects Against Chronic Doxorubicin-Induced Subclinical Renal Tubular Injury Through Restoration of Mitochondrial Homeostasis and Suppression of Inflammation · 2026 · DOI

  • Abstract Dapagliflozin (DPG), an anti-diabetic drug, has gained attention for its renal protective effects through multiple molecular pathways, yet its impact on mitophagy in cisplatin (CIS) nephrotoxicity remains unclear.

    Dapagliflozin attenuates cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats through modulation of ROS/NF-κB, BCL2/Bax and PINK1/Parkin signaling pathways · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies on the pharmacological effects of Coriandrum sativum. Investigation of the plant's bioactive compounds for renal protection. Clinical trials on the use of Coriandrum sativum as a natural remedy for renal health.

    Coriandrum Sativum As A Potential Nephroprotective Agent: A Review of its Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties · 2026 · DOI

  • The exact mechanisms by which Astragalus polysaccharides mitigate cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury are not fully understood. The optimal molecular weight of Astragalus polysaccharides for mitigating cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury is not known.

    Function of molecular-weight-optimized Astragalus polysaccharides in cisplatin-caused acute kidney injury: mechanisms centered on gut microbiota regulation and precise treatment approaches · 2026 · DOI

  • Current clinical evidence Clinical studies of Astragalus in kidney disorders provide proofof-concept for the therapeutic potential of APS, although direct evidence in AKI remains limited (Liu M. et al., 2024).

    Function of molecular-weight-optimized Astragalus polysaccharides in cisplatin-caused acute kidney injury: mechanisms centered on gut microbiota regulation and precise treatment approaches · 2026 · DOI

  • The study aims to investigate the potential protective effects of dexpanthenol in a rat model of diatrizoate-induced contrast nephropathy, which is a gap in current research

    Protective effects of dexpanthenol against diatrizoate-induced contrast nephropathy via the SIRT1–p53–Bcl-2/Bax pathway in rats · 2026 · DOI

  • Determining the effects of NaOCI and ZnOCI on cells at the molecular level. Performing co-cultures of HaCaT keratinocyte cell line and L929 fibroblast cell line.

    The Effect of Hypochlorous Obtained From Different Salts on Keratinocyte and Fibroblast Cells · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the current understanding of the comparative effectiveness of micellar and liposomal CoQ10 in reducing proinflammatory cytokines.

    The Impact of Micellar Coenzyme Q10 and Liposomal Coenzyme Q10 on TNF-α and IL-1β in Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to in vitro experiments. The need for additional in vivo studies to determine the therapeutic usefulness and safety of GLE is acknowledged.

    Anti-nephrolithiatic activity of Garcinia lanceifolia Roxb: An in vitro Study · 2026 · DOI

  • The current treatments for urolithiasis have limitations. There is a need for more effective and safe therapeutic agents for urolithiasis treatment.

    Anti-nephrolithiatic activity of Garcinia lanceifolia Roxb: An in vitro Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Sophocarpine (SOP), a quinolizidine alkaloid derived from Sophora species, has reported antioxidant and anti-apoptotic activities, but its effects in renal IRI remain unclear.

    Sophocarpine Alleviates Renal Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury by Mitigating Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction via the SIRT1/PGC-1α Axis · 2026 · DOI

  • The underlying mechanisms of gut microbiota metabolites against renal fibrosis remain unclear. Current therapeutic approaches for renal fibrosis have failed to yield satisfactory results.

    Unveiling the therapeutic potential of gut microbiota metabolites for the treatment of renal fibrosis based on network pharmacology study · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the effects of Cordia dichotoma and Cordia myxa on methotrexate-induced pulmonary inflammation and oxidative injury. The study aims to address this gap by evaluating the protective effects of these extracts.

    Modulation of NF-κB and cytokine signaling by Cordia dichotoma and Cordia myxa attenuates methotrexate-induced pulmonary inflammation and oxidative injury in rats · 2026 · DOI

  • ABSTRACT Pyraclostrobin (PY) is a commonly applied strobilurin‐class fungicide that is frequently identified as a residue in food products, yet its nephrotoxic mechanisms remain unclear.

    Pyraclostrobin Exposure Triggers Renal Injury by Activating Wnt/β‐Catenin Signaling Pathway‐Mediated Renal Fibrosis in Mice · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to find natural products that can mitigate the toxic effects of doxorubicin. There is a lack of studies on the nephroprotective effects of Telfairia occidentalis seed extract and fractions.

    Nephroprotective effect of seed extract and fractions of Telfairia occidentalis on doxorubicin-induced kidney injury in rats · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to investigate the protective effects of medicinal plants, such as Vitellaria paradoxa, against benzene-induced toxicity. The mechanisms involved in benzene-induced nephrotoxicity are not fully understood.

    NEPHRO PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF VITELLARIA PARADOXA LEAVES ON BENZENE-INDUCED WISTAR RATS · 2026 · DOI

  • The underlying histopathological and molecular mechanisms of cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity remain incompletely understood. The roles of BNP and HIF-1α in cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity have not been previously investigated.

    Dose-dependent Cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity: Histopathological and molecular alterations in rat brain · 2026 · DOI

  • The study lacks details regarding the standardization, source, and purity of the curcumin extract used. There are typographical issues in the data tables that must be addressed to ensure scientific accuracy.

    The Potential Mitigating Effect of Curcumin Root Extract Against Synthetic Anabolic Steroid Boldenone-Induced Kidney Injury in Male Rats · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the potential nephroprotective effects of curcumin against boldenone-induced kidney damage. The study aims to address this gap by investigating the effects of curcumin on boldenone-induced kidney injury.

    The Potential Mitigating Effect of Curcumin Root Extract Against Synthetic Anabolic Steroid Boldenone-Induced Kidney Injury in Male Rats · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for individualized prediction of kidney toxicity in patients treated with [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-(Tyr3)-octreotate. The lack of understanding of the long-term effects of α1-microglobulin (A1M) as a radioprotector.

    Assessment of potential nephrotoxicity biomarkers after [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-(Tyr3)-octreotate administration and effects of antioxidant α1-microglobulin · 2026 · DOI

  • However, these biomarkers remain insufficiently validated for routine clinical use, as their interpretation is complicated by reduced renal clearance, systemic inflammation, comorbid vascular disease, methodological heterogeneity, and the lack of longitudinal studies linking biomarker changes to cognitive outcomes.

    The Kidney–Brain Axis in Chronic Kidney Disease: Uremic Toxins, Cognitive Decline, Mechanistic Pathways, Biomarkers and Therapeutic Perspectives · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for effective prophylactic treatments for procedures with predictable renal ischemia. The current study aims to address this gap by investigating the renoprotective effects of agomelatine. The study highlights the importance of timing in agomelatine administration.

    Agomelatine reduces oxidative stress and apoptosis in renal ischemia reperfusion injury · 2026 · DOI

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