Target-controlled infusion of Propofol and Remifentanil in a child with recurrent rhabdomyolysis secondary to LPIN1 deficiency

Protective effect of Houttuynia cordata extract on propofol-induced injury of rat hippocampal neurons by regulating PI3K/Akt and Toll-like receptor 4/NF-κB signaling pathway

OBJECTIVE

This study was to detect the protective effects of Houttuynia cordata extract on the damage induced by propofol in hippocampal neuron of rats.

METHODS

Propofol-induced neuron injury model and H. cordata extract administration were conducted. Immunofluorescence and immunoblot were conducted for the effect of H. cordata extract on neuronal activity and inflammation were detected in this model.

RESULTS

H. cordata extracts increased neuronal activity, and reduced propofol-induced neuronal inflammation levels. H. cordata extract also reduced propofol-induced neuronal apoptosis. Mechanically, we noticed H. cordata extract activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase/AKT pathway and suppressed Toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor kappaB pathway, therefore protected propofol-induced injury of rat hippocampal neurons.

CONCLUSION

Our findings provide references for anesthetic use in infants and young children.