Dr. Jordi Bruna (IMAGE) IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute Caption Cisplatin induces senescence of peripheral neurons through overexpression of the p21 protein, which would explain the neuropathy. Credit Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.