P Karnan¹, A Anbarasu², K Ramalingam³* and K Devisri⁴

¹Associate Professor, GRT College of Education, Tiruttani, India
²Assistant Professor, Vadaranyam College of Education, Tiruvallur, India
³Mediclone Biotech Research Centre, Chennai, Dr. Rai Memorial Medical Centre (Cancer Treatment and Research), I.E.C Member, India
⁴Deputy Controller of Examinations, TNTEU, Karapakkam, Chennai, India

*Corresponding Author: K Ramalingam, Mediclone Biotech Research Centre, Chennai, Dr. Rai Memorial Medical Centre (Cancer Treatment and Research), I.E.C Member, India.

Received: May 06, 2022 Published: June 24, 2022

Abstract

Toxicological studies have revealed that certain chemical pesticides and chlorine could cause abnormal changes in the CNS of animal models. These chemicals being the uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylation may destabilize the mitochondrial functions. In recent years the cancer survivors were reported to exhibit cognitive impairment and dementia. Phytochemical compounds have been documented to reinstate the brain functions to normalcy, in animal models. Hence phytochemicals may be of use in reinstating the brain functions in cancer survivors suffering dementia/cognitive memory loss.

Keywords: Toxicology; Chlorine; Phytochemical; Brain; Mitochondrial; Cognitive Impairment

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Citation

Citation: K Ramalingam., et al. “A Note on the Importance of Phytonutrients in Rehabilitation of Cancer Survivors with Cognitive Impairment". Acta Scientific Pharmacology 3.7 (2022): 19-21.

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