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Sun D, Cui H, Rong L, Ma T, Li X, Ye Z, Li Z. Sestrin2 Protects Human Lens Epithelial Cells (HLECs) Against Apoptosis in Cataracts Formation: Interaction Between Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Stress and Oxidative Stress (OS) is Involved. Curr Eye Res 2024:1-12. [PMID: 38780907 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2024.2352058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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PURPOSE To explore the correlation of endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) and oxidative stress (OS), and the protective effect of Sestrin2 (SESN2) on human lens epithelial cells (HLECs). METHODS Tunicamycin (TM) was used to induce ERS in HLECs. 4-Phenylbutyric acid (4-PBA) was used to inhibit ERS. Eupatilin applied to HLECs as SESN2 agonist. SESN2 expression was knocked down via si-RNA in HLECs. The morphological changes of HLECs were observed by microscope. ER-tracker to evaluate ERS, ROS production assay to measure ROS, flow cytometry to calculate cell apoptosis rate. Immunofluorescence to observe Nrf2 translocation, and effects of TM or EUP on SESN2. Western blot and qPCR were used to evaluate the expression of GRP78, PERK, ATF4, CHOP, Nrf2, and SESN2 expression in HLECs with different treatment groups. RESULTS ERS can elevate the expression of ROS and Nrf2 to induce OS. Upregulation of SESN2 was observed in ERS-mediate OS. Overexpression of SESN2 can reduce the overexpression of ERS-related protein GRP78, PERK, ATF4, proapoptotic protein CHOP, OS-related protein Nrf2, as well as ROS, and alleviate ERS injury at the same time. Whereas knockdown of SESN2 can upregulate the expression of GRP78, PERK, ATF4, CHOP, Nrf2, ROS, and deteriorate ERS damage. CONCLUSIONS ERS can induce OS, they form a vicious cycle to induce apoptosis in HLECs, which may contribute to cataract formation. SESN2 could protect HLECs against the apoptosis by regulating the vicious cycle between ERS and OS.
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- Di Sun
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, 3rd Medical Center of Chinese, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, 3rd Medical Center of Chinese, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, 3rd Medical Center of Chinese, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, 3rd Medical Center of Chinese, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, China
- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, 3rd Medical Center of Chinese, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, 3rd Medical Center of Chinese, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Senior Department of Ophthalmology, 3rd Medical Center of Chinese, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Pan Z, Yu X, Wang W, Shen K, Chen J, Zhang Y, Huang R. Sestrin2 remedies neuroinflammatory response by inhibiting A1 astrocyte conversion via autophagy. J Neurochem 2024. [PMID: 38761015 DOI: 10.1111/jnc.16126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Most central nervous diseases are accompanied by astrocyte activation. Autophagy, an important pathway for cells to protect themselves and maintain homeostasis, is widely involved in regulation of astrocyte activation. Reactive astrocytes may play a protective or harmful role in different diseases due to different phenotypes of astrocytes. It is an urgent task to clarify the formation mechanisms of inflammatory astrocyte phenotype, A1 astrocytes. Sestrin2 is a highly conserved protein that can be induced under a variety of stress conditions as a potential protective role in oxidative damage process. However, whether Sestrin2 can affect autophagy and involve in A1 astrocyte conversion is still uncovered. In this study, we reported that Sestrin2 and autophagy were significantly induced in mouse hippocampus after multiple intraperitoneal injections of lipopolysaccharide, with the elevation of A1 astrocyte conversion and inflammatory mediators. Knockdown Sestrin2 in C8-D1A astrocytes promoted the levels of A1 astrocyte marker C3 mRNA and inflammatory factors, which was rescued by autophagy inducer rapamycin. Overexpression of Sestrin2 in C8-D1A astrocytes attenuated A1 astrocyte conversion and reduced inflammatory factor levels via abundant autophagy. Moreover, Sestrin2 overexpression improved mitochondrial structure and morphology. These results suggest that Sestrin2 can suppress neuroinflammation by inhibiting A1 astrocyte conversion via autophagy, which is a potential drug target for treating neuroinflammation.
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- Zhenguo Pan
- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
- Department of Neurology, People's Hospital of Xiangshui County, Yancheng, China
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, Qingdao Eighth People's Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Interventional Medicine Center, Xi'an People's Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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Li Y, Wan TT, Li JX, Xiao X, Liu L, Li HH, Guo SB. ACE2 Rescues Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy by Reducing Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Neuronal Apoptosis via the Nrf2/Sestrin2 Signaling Pathway. Mol Neurobiol 2024:10.1007/s12035-024-04063-1. [PMID: 38532242 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-04063-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Neuroinflammation and oxidative stress contribute to the progression of sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE). Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is considered to be a neuroprotective factor due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, the role of ACE2 on myeloid cells in regulating SAE and the underlying mechanism warrants further exploration. SAE was induced in ACE2 transgenic (TG), knockout (KO), and bone marrow (BM) chimeric mice by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). The expression levels of apoptosis-, oxidation- and neuroinflammation-associated mediators and morphological changes were monitored by quantitative real-time PCR analyses and histological examinations in the cortex of septic mice. The contents of angiotensin (Ang) II and Ang-(1-7) along with the activity of ACE2 were examined with commercial kits. The expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and Sestrin2 was detected by immunoblotting analysis. Our results indicated that the expression of cortical ACE2 was significantly reduced in the early phase of CLP-induced sepsis. Moreover, ACE2 overexpression in TG mice conferred neuroprotection against sepsis, as evidenced by alleviated neuronal apoptosis, oxidative stress, and proinflammatory M1-like microglial polarization, accompanied by upregulation of the Ang-(1-7), Nrf2, and Sestrin2 protein levels. Conversely, ACE2 deficiency in KO mice exacerbated SAE. The neuroprotective effects of ACE2 were further confirmed in wild-type mice transplanted with ACE2-TG and KO BM cells. Therefore, our data suggest that myeloid ACE2 exerts a protective role in the pathogenesis of SAE, potentially by activating Ang-(1-7)-Nrf2/sestrin2 signaling pathway, and highlight that upregulating ACE2 expression and activity may represent a promising approach for the treatment of SAE in patients with sepsis.
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- Ya Li
- Emergency Medicine Clinical Research Center, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Emergency Medicine Clinical Research Center, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Emergency Medicine Clinical Research Center, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Emergency Medicine Clinical Research Center, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Emergency Medicine Clinical Research Center, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Emergency Medicine Clinical Research Center, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China.
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- Emergency Medicine Clinical Research Center, Key Laboratory of Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China.
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Zhou Y, Zhang Y, Botchway BOA, Huang M, Liu X. Sestrin2 can alleviate endoplasmic reticulum stress to improve traumatic brain injury by activating AMPK/mTORC1 signaling pathway. Metab Brain Dis 2024; 39:439-452. [PMID: 38047978 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-023-01323-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI), as a serious central nervous system disease, can result in severe neurological dysfunction or even disability and death of patients. The early and effective intervention of secondary brain injury can improve the prognosis of TBI. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress is one of the main reasons to recover TBI. ER stress inhibition may be beneficial in treating TBI. Sestrin2 is a crucial regulator of ER stress, and its activation can significantly improve TBI. In this paper, we analyze the biological function of sestrin2, the latest findings on ER stress, and the relationship between ER stress and TBI. We elucidate the relationship of sestrin2 inhibiting ER stress via activating the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (MTORC1) signaling. Finally, we elaborate on the possible role of sestrin2 in TBI and explain how its activation potentially improves TBI.
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- Yu Zhou
- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Zhejiang, 312000, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Zhejiang, 312000, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Zhejiang, 312000, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Zhejiang, 312000, China.
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Zhang Y, Wang D, Liu J, Sun J, Liu X, Fan B, Lu C, Wang F. Investigating the Antidepressant Mechanisms of Polygonum sibiricum Polysaccharides via Microglial Polarization. Nutrients 2024; 16:438. [PMID: 38337722 PMCID: PMC10856971 DOI: 10.3390/nu16030438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Polygonum sibiricum, with its medicinal and edibility dual properties, has been widely recognized and utilized throughout Chinese history. As a kind of its effective component, Polygonum sibiricum polysaccharides (PSP) have been reported to be a promising novel antidepressant agent. Meanwhile, the precise mechanisms underlying its action remain elusive. The polarization state transition of microglia is intricately linked to neuroinflammation, indicating its crucial involvement in the pathophysiology of depression. Researchers are vigorously pursuing the exploration of this potential treatment strategy, aiming to comprehend its underlying mechanisms. Hence, the current study was designed to investigate the antidepressant mechanisms of PSP via Microglial M1/M2 Polarization, based on the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced BV2 cell activation model. The results indicate that PSP significantly inhibited NO and LDH release and reduced ROS levels in LPS-induced BV2 cells. PSP could significantly reduce the protein expression level of Iba-1, decreased the mRNA levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6, and increased the mRNA level of IL-10. PSP also significantly reduced the protein expression level of CD16/32 and increased that of CD206, reduced the mRNA level and fluorescence intensity of iNOS, and increased those of Arg-1. However, PSP pretreatment reversed the alterations of the BDNF/TrkB/CREB and Notch/Hes1 pathways in LPS-induced BV2 cells. These results suggested that PSP exerted the anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting M1 phenotype polarization and promoting microglia polarization toward the M2 phenotype, and its regulation of microglia M1/M2 polarization may be associated with modulating the BDNF/TrkB/CREB and Notch/Hes1 pathways.
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- Yingyu Zhang
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing 100193, China
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of New Drug Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing 100193, China
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing 100193, China
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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Dou X, Dong W, Gu Y, Zhang T, Zhang J. Significance of serum sestrin2 as a biomarker of severity and functional outcome in acute intracerebral hemorrhage: a prospective observational longitudinal study. BMC Neurol 2023; 23:424. [PMID: 38031041 PMCID: PMC10685503 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-023-03470-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sestrin2 is a highly conserved stress-inducible protein with neuroprotective properties. Herein, we investigated the prognostic significance of serum sestrin2 in human intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). METHODS In this prospective observational longitudinal study, we enrolled 126 patients with supratentorial ICH as cases together with 126 healthy individuals as controls. Severity indicators were National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and hematoma volume. Prognostic parameters were early neurologic deterioration (END) and post-stroke 6-month poor prognosis [modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores of 3-6]. Multivariate analysis was performed to assess relations of serum sestrin2 levels to severity and prognosis. RESULTS Patients had statistically significantly higher serum sestrin2 levels than controls. Serum sestrin2 levels of patients were independently correlated with NIHSS scores and hematoma volume, as well as were substantially elevated in order of mRS scores from 0 to 6. Serum sestrin2 was identified as an independent predictor of END and poor prognosis. Based on the receiver operating characteristic curve, serum sestrin2 had a similar predictive ability for END and poor prognosis, as compared to NIHSS scores and hematoma volume. Prediction models of END and poor prognosis, in which serum sestrin2, NIHSS scores and hematoma volume were integrated, were visually described via nomogram, were reliable and stable under calibration curve and were of clinical benefit using decision curve analysis. Also, prediction model of poor prognosis showed dramatically higher discriminatory efficiency than any of NIHSS scores, hematoma volume and serum sestrin2. CONCLUSION Serum sestrin2 levels, which are obviously increased following acute ICH, are independently related to illness severity and poor clinical outcomes, substantializing serum sestrin2 as a clinically valuable prognostic biomarker of ICH.
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- Xianghong Dou
- Department of Neurology, Donghai County People's Hospital, Lianyungang, 222300, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, 222000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, 222000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Ganyu District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, 222100, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, 222000, Jiangsu, China.
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Wang D, Ma L, Li Z, Ye G, Chen M. Serum Sestrin2 Emerges as a Prognostic Biomarker of Human Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Prospective Observational Cohort Single-Center Study. Int J Gen Med 2023; 16:3869-3887. [PMID: 37662499 PMCID: PMC10473418 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s428011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Background Sestrin2 functions as a neuroprotective factor. Herein, serum sestrin2 was investigated with respect to its associations with severity, delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) and prognosis of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). Methods In this prospective, observational, cohort, single-center study, serum sestrin2 levels were measured at entry into the study in 45 healthy controls and at admission in 135 aSAH patients. Also, they were gauged in other time points (namely, at days 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7) among 45 patients. Unfavorable prognosis was defined as extended Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOSE) scores of 1-4 at six months after aSAH. Results Serum sestrin2 levels were immediately raised at admission in patients, increased thereafter, peaked at day 2, declined afterwards till day 7, and were significantly higher than those in controls (all P<0.001). Serum sestrin2 levels had independent correlation with Hunt-Hess scores (beta, 1.715; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.595-2.835; P=0.003) and modified Fisher scores (beta, 2.505; 95% CI, 1.102-3.907; P=0.001). Alternatively, serum sestrin2 levels, which were independently correlated with 6-month GOSE scores (beta, -0.050; 95% CI, -0.099-0.001; P=0.044), were independently associated with DCI (odds ratio, 1.079; 95% CI, 1.008-1.156; P=0.029) and unfavorable prognosis (odds ratio, 1.093; 95% CI, 1.020-1.172; P=0.012). DCI and prognosis prediction models, which were composed of serum sestrin2, Hunt-Hess scores and modified Fisher scores, were comparatively stable and clinically beneficial under calibration curve and decision curve. Prognosis prediction model showed significantly higher area under receiver operating characteristic curve than serum sestrin2, Hunt-Hess scores and modified Fisher scores alone (all P<0.05). Conclusion A significant enhancement of serum sestrin2 levels after aSAH is independently related to severity, DCI and poor prognosis following aSAH. The models incorporating serum sestrin2 perform well in predicting the DCI and prognosis of aSAH patients. Presumably, determination of serum sestrin2 may be of clinical significance in aSAH.
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- Dongfeng Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, 315100, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, 315100, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, 315100, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, 315100, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, 315100, People’s Republic of China
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