Could Carbon Monoxide Protect Against Anesthesia-Induced Neuroapoptosis?
- Wed 21 May 2014 02:18:PM
Basic science research suggests a promising, if surprising, method to protect against anesthesia-induced developmental neurotoxicity: subclinical carbon monoxide (CO) inhalation, according to a new report. Low concentrations of CO limit apoptosis after isoflurane exposure in immature mice, through a mechanism of cytochrome c peroxidase inhibition.
Source: Could Carbon Monoxide Protect Against Anesthesia-Induced Neuroapoptosis?
Source: Could Carbon Monoxide Protect Against Anesthesia-Induced Neuroapoptosis?