Review Article·Basic Research
Hereditary vulnerabilities to postoperative cognitive dysfunction
Zhang Zhenfeng, Sun Qingchun, Dong Mengmeng, Han Yuan, Cao Junli
Published 2019-12-15
Cite as Int J Anesth Resus, 2019,40(12): 1165-1171. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4378.2019.12.017
Abstract
In recent years, studies concerning the pathogenesis and risk factors of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) has shifted from surgical and anesthetic factors to hereditary vulnerability. Many candidate genes have been investigated for their association with POCD and epigenetic dysregulation might be a critical mechanism underlying POCD. In this paper, we summarized the current researches on gene polymorphism and epigenetics, and discussed future research plans. Strengthening POCD gene research can be helpful for screening high-risk groups and taking appropriate interventions.
Key words:
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction; Gene polymorphism; Epigenetics
Contributor Information
Zhang Zhenfeng
Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221002, China; Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, China
Sun Qingchun
Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221002, China; Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, China
Dong Mengmeng
Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221002, China; Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, China
Han Yuan
Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221002, China; Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, China
Cao Junli
Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221002, China; Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Analgesia Application Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, China