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The effect of desflurane on retinal angiogenesis in a mouse model of oxygen-induced retinopathy

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Purpose

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an ocular disorder that primarily occurs in premature infants and is the most common cause of vision impairment. This study examined the effect of desflurane on angiogenesis in a mouse model of oxygen-induced retinopathy (OIR).

Methods

Mice were randomly allocated to the control (C), ROP control (Rc), or ROP with desflurane exposure (Rd) group. To induce ROP, 7-day-old mice were exposed to 75% oxygen in a chamber for 5 days [postnatal days (P) 7–12], and thereafter returned to room air. Age-matched mice exposed to room air formed the C group. The Rd group was exposed to 8% desflurane for 2 h on P12, P13, and P14 with 40% oxygen. To observe changes in angiogenesis of the retina, mice were sacrificed at P16.

Results

The ratio of avascular area/total retinal area was not changed significantly in the Rd group, compared to the Rc group. The expression of endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) and hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) in the Rd group and Rc group was not significantly different.

Conclusions

Desflurane does not have a significant influence on retinal angiogenesis via HIF-1α and VEGF-A expression in the OIR mouse model. However, these findings are not directly applicable to premature infants, and it is thus necessary to perform further studies to determine the effect of desflurane on angiogenesis.

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  1. Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Geumo-ro 20, Yangsan, 50612, Republic of Korea

    Hyun-Su Ri, Hee Young Kim & Seung-Hoon Baek

  2. Department of Pharmacology, Gene and Cell Therapy Center for Vessel-Associated Disease, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busandaehak-ro 49, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan, 50612, Republic of Korea

    Sun Sik Bae & Jung Min Ha

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Ri, HS., Bae, S.S., Ha, J.M. et al. The effect of desflurane on retinal angiogenesis in a mouse model of oxygen-induced retinopathy. J Anesth 34, 352–357 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00540-020-02752-4

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