The dual effects of anesthetics on glial cells: a review of neuroprotection and neurotoxicity [PDF]
Frontiers in PharmacologyGlial cells—comprising astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes—are fundamental to central nervous system (CNS) homeostasis, yet their interactions with anesthetics are not fully elucidated.
Xiaodong Wang +4 more
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Modulatory mechanism of the paraventricular thalamus (PVT) under general anesthesia [PDF]
Frontiers in PharmacologyThe paraventricular thalamus (PVT) is a critical brain region involved in controlling sleep-wakefulness. Many neural nuclei and circuits regulate consciousness under both sleep-wakefulness and general anesthesia, suggesting that a common neural mechanism
Jia Li, Yiyong Wei, Donghang Zhang
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How general anesthetics work: from the perspective of reorganized connections within the brain [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2022 General anesthesia is critical for various procedures and surgeries. Despite the widespread use of anesthetics, their precise mechanisms remain poorly understood.
Teo Jeon Shin +2 more
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Cardiac output and the pharmacology of general anesthetics: a narrative review
Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, 2023 The relationship between cardiac output and anesthetic drugs is important to anesthesiologists, since cardiac output determines the speed with which a drug infused into the bloodstream reaches its target and the intensity of the drug’s effect.
Elena Simón-Polo +3 more
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General anesthetics cause mitochondrial dysfunction and reduction of intracellular ATP levels. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 General anesthetics are indispensable for effective clinical care. Although, the mechanism of action of general anesthetics remains controversial, lipid bilayers and proteins have been discussed as their targets.
Jun-Ichi Kishikawa +7 more
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Medicina, 2022 Most patients suffering from neoplastic diseases will at some point during their illness be approached surgically. Surgery itself may be unfortunately responsible for tumor proliferation and metastatic spread.
John Michael Bonvini
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The impact of preoperative glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) on postoperative complications after elective major abdominal surgery: a meta-analysis [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2022 Background Diabetes is a risk factor for postoperative complications. Previous meta-analyses have shown that elevated glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels are associated with postoperative complications in various surgical populations. However, this is the
Joanna K. L. Wong +5 more
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Molecular mechanisms of general anesthesia [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2010 General anesthetics produce a widespread neurodepression in the central nervous system by enhancing inhibitory neurotransmission and reducing excitatory neurotransmission.
Yong Son
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General Anesthetics Commonly Used for Laboratory Animals
Shiyan dongwu yu bijiao yixue, 2022 General anesthetics used for laboratory animals are mostly controlled drugs, and are subject to strict supervision by the competent government agency in China.
LU Xiao +5 more
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Structural interplay of anesthetics and paralytics on muscle nicotinic receptors
Nature Communications, 2023 General anesthetics and neuromuscular blockers are used together during surgery to stabilize patients in an unconscious state. Anesthetics act mainly by potentiating inhibitory ion channels and inhibiting excitatory ion channels, with the net effect of ...
Umang Goswami +3 more
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