Dual Effects of Neuroprotection and Neurotoxicity by General Anesthetics on Neural Stem Cells: Role of Autophagy

Journal Title: Journal of Evolving Stem Cell Research - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 2

Abstract

General anesthetics (GAs) are widely used for various essential surgical or medical procedures. Recent studies implicate the GAs has dual effects of neuroprotection and neurotoxicity on neurogenesis with unclear mechanisms. This minireview summarizes recent studies on GAs mediated effects on neurogenesis and proposed mechanisms, with focus on autophagy regulation and intracellular calcium homeostasis.

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Yan Wang, Xiu Wang, Huafeng Wei

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  • EP ID EP262539
  • DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4372.jesr-16-1380
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Yan Wang, Xiu Wang, Huafeng Wei (2017). Dual Effects of Neuroprotection and Neurotoxicity by General Anesthetics on Neural Stem Cells: Role of Autophagy. Journal of Evolving Stem Cell Research, 1(2), 12-18. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-262539