Publications by authors named "Chao-Yun Yuan"
Mechanisms underlying delirium in patients with critical illness.
Front Aging Neurosci
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Delirium is an acute cognitive disorder, often seen in critically ill patients, characterized by disturbances in attention and awareness, with symptoms that can fluctuate.
- It can lead to serious complications such as unplanned extubation, longer hospital stays, increased risk of infections, cognitive impairments, and even mortality.
- The paper reviews the causes of delirium to improve understanding and create effective prevention and treatment strategies for critically ill patients.
5-Methoxytryptophan (5-MTP) is a tryptophan metabolite with recently discovered anti-inflammatory and tumor-suppressing activities. Its synthesis is catalyzed by a hydroxyindole -methyltransferase (HIOMT)-like enzyme. However, the exact identity of this HIOMT in human cells remains unclear.
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