| New insights into the pathogenesis of perinatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury. | |
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PMID: 21077993 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Background: Pathogenesis of perinatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury (HIE) is complex. In this study, we examined the role of neuroinflammation, oxidative stress and growth factors in perinatal hypoxic-ischemic brain damage. Methods: Ninety neonates (>32 weeks' gestation) with perinatal HIE were enrolled prospectively. Perinatal HIE was categorized into three stages according to the Sarnat and Sarnat clinical scoring system and changes seen on amplitude integrated electroencephalography. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for interleukin-6 (IL-6) and glutathione peroxidase analysis was taken in the first 48 h of life and subsequent CSF for neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) analysis 72 h after birth. Neurodevelopmental outcome was assessed at 12 months of corrected gestational age using the Denver Developmental Screening Test. Results: Concentrations of NSE in CSF correlated with severity of HIE (P < 0.0001) and corresponded well with subsequent neurodevelopmental outcome. Concentrations of IL-6 in CSF were markedly increased in neonates with severe HIE (P < 0.0001) and those with subsequent neurological sequels, but were normal in the majority of neonates with mild and moderate HIE. Glutathione peroxidase activity in CSF was significant with the stage of HIE (P < 0.0001) and gestational age (P < 0.0001) and corresponded well with subsequent neurodevelopmental outcome. Advanced stage of HIE was associated with increased concentrations of VEGF in CSF (P < 0.0001). Neurological outcomes at 12 months of age correlated best with CSF level of NSE (P < 0.001) and IL-6 (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Our results suggest that neuroinflammation plays a principal role in perinatal hypoxic-ischemic brain damage and we postulate that oxidative stress and upregulation of VEGF might be important contributing factors in the pathogenesis of hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, particularly in preterm neonates. |
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Brankica Vasiljevic; Svjetlana Maglajlic-Djukic; Miroslava Gojnic; Sanja Stankovic; Svetlana Ignjatovic; Dragana Lutovac |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society Volume: 53 ISSN: 1442-200X ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Int Publication Date: 2011 Aug |
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Created Date: 2011-08-19 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100886002 Medline TA: Pediatr Int Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 454-62 Citation Subset: IM |
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© 2011 The Authors. Pediatrics International © 2011 Japan Pediatric Society. |
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Departments of Neonatology Perinatology, Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics - Clinical Centre of Serbia Department of Neonatology, University Children's Hospital Institute of Biochemistry- Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia. |
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