Dexmedetomidine Protects Against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Kidney Injury by Enhancing Autophagy Through Inhibition of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR Pathway

ConclusionsHere, we demonstrate a novel mechanism in which DEX protects against LPS-induced AKI. DEX enhances autophagy, which results in the removal of damaged mitochondria and reduces oxidative stress and apoptosis in LPS-induced AKI through the α2-AR and inhibition of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway.
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research