Hydrogen-rich saline attenuates isoflurane-induced caspase-3 activation and cognitive impairment via inhibition of isoflurane-induced oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and reduction in ATP levels.

The publication “Hydrogen-rich saline attenuates isoflurane-induced caspase-3 activation and cognitive impairment via inhibition of isoflurane-induced oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and reduction in ATP levels.” is organized in H2HUBB under the research focus hydrogen-rich saline cognitive health study 2017. The publication is cited as Li C, Hou L, Chen D, Lin F, Chang T, Li M, Zhang L, Niu X, Wang H, Fu S, Zheng J, American journal of translational research, 2017. This animal study examined Hydrogen-rich saline attenuates isoflurane-induced caspase-3 activation and cognitive impairment via inhibition of isoflurane-induced oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and reduction in ATP levels. The abstract describes Mouse model; hydrogen delivered as hydrogen-rich saline. The abstract reports: Our results suggest that HS attenuates isoflurane-induced caspase-3 activation and cognitive impairment via inhibition of isoflurane-induced oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and reduction in ATP…. This is an automated editorial draft based on the abstract and requires source review before publication.

Hydrogen-rich saline cognitive health study 2017 overview

The inhaled general anesthetic isoflurane has been shown to induce caspase-3 activation in vitro and in vivo. The underlying mechanisms and functional consequences of… Animal research can identify biological effects and support future investigation, but it cannot by itself establish safety or effectiveness in humans.

Study design and hydrogen intervention

Publication type: Animal study. Evidence type: Preclinical animal evidence. Research model or population: Mouse model. Blinding: Unknown. Control status: Unknown.

Delivery method: Hydrogen-rich saline. Hydrogen concentration: 300 μM.

Reported findings and scientific interpretation

For this hydrogen-rich saline cognitive health study 2017, the study record reports the following: The abstract reports: Our results suggest that HS attenuates isoflurane-induced caspase-3 activation and cognitive impairment via inhibition of isoflurane-induced oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and reduction in ATP…

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How this research record was prepared

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Limitations, safety, and original source

Limitations: Preclinical animal findings may not translate directly to human outcomes.
These findings warrant further research into the underlying mechanisms of this activity, and indicate that HS has the potential to attenuate anesthesia neurotoxicity.

Safety: The abstract did not provide detailed safety or adverse-event information.

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