Upsala journal of medical sciences
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of dexmedetomidine on plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor: A double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled study.
Dexmedetomidine (DEX) has neuro-protective effects, but the clinical mechanism remains unclear. ⋯ It appears that DEX could reverse the reduced plasma concentrations of BDNF caused by anesthetics, and this effect lasted for 24 hours after surgery.