Chiara of Invernizzi

Dr. Chiara of Invernizzi

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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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17 September 2026 in Cancers
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SGSara Di Girolamo
Sara Di Girolamo
CIChiara of Invernizzi
Chiara of Invernizzi
MKMargherita Francesca Kraus
Margherita Francesca Kraus
EBElisa Ballarini
Elisa Ballarini
AMAlessio Malacrida
Alessio Malacrida
PAOLA ALBERTIPAOLA ALBERTI
PAOLA ALBERTI
Background/Objectives: Oxaliplatin (OHP) is a key component of colorectal cancer chemotherapy, but OHP-induced peripheral neurotoxicity (OIPN) is a major dose-limiting adverse effect. OHP-related sodium-channel dysfunction could increase intracellular Na+ and sustain depolarization, conditions that may theoretically favor reverse-mode NCX activity, in which the exchanger promotes Ca2+ entry rather than Ca2+ extrusion. This study evaluated whether NCX2 targeting could reduce OHP-induced sensory neuron injury. Methods: Primary mouse dorsal root ganglion neurons were exposed to OHP, with or without SEA0400 (NCX modulator) pretreatment or siRNA-mediated NCX2 knockdown. Neuronal viability, neurite elongation, live-cell morphology, NCX2 fluorescence, and lipid droplet accumulation were quantified. Results: OHP reduced neuronal survival and neurite elongation and induced stress-related morphological changes and lipid droplet accumulation. NCX2-associated fluorescence varied by neuronal subtype, dose, and time. SEA0400 and partial NCX2 knockdown attenuated selected injury endpoints, mainly under low-dose conditions. Conclusions: These findings suggest that NCX2 may be involved in selected OHP-induced sensory neuron injury endpoints and support further investigation of NCX2 as a potential preventive target. However, reverse-mode NCX activity, Na+/Ca2+ fluxes, NCX2 directionality, and translational relevance require direct validation.