RVD2 emerges as a serological marker in relation to severity and six-month clinical outcome following acute intracerebral hemorrhage: A prospective cohort study from a single academic institution.

Background: Resolvin D2 (RvD2), with an anti-inflammatory activity, harbors a neuroprotective property. Here, serum RvD2 levels were detected with an attempt to explore its prognostic implication in human acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).

Methods: In this prospective cohort study, serum RvD2 levels of 301 ICH patients, coupled with 100 heathy individuals, were gauged.

Longitudinal change of serum AIM2 levels after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage and its prognostic significance: a two-center prospective cohort study.

Absent in melanoma 2 (AIM2) is implicated in neuroinflammation. Here, we explored the prognostic significance of serum AIM2 in human aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). We conducted a consecutive enrollment of 127 patients, 56 of whom agreed with blood-drawings not only at admission but also at days 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 10 days after aSAH.

Huperzine A ameliorates neurological deficits after spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage through endothelial cell pyroptosis inhibition.

Spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a kind of hemorrhagic stroke which causes neurological deficits in survivors. Huperzine A has a neuroprotective effect, but its role in SAH is unclear. Therefore, we explore the effect of Huperzine A on neurological deficits induced by SAH and the related mechanism.

α-MSH as a potential biomarker of severity and prognosis after intracerebral hemorrhage: A prospective cohort study.

Background: α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) exerts anti-inflammatory and brain protective effects. We determined plasma α-MSH concentrations and discovered the relationship between plasma α-MSH concentrations and severity plus clinical outcome after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).

Methods: A total of 117 ICH patients and 117 healthy controls were included in this study.

Omi inhibition ameliorates neuron apoptosis and neurological deficit after subarachnoid hemorrhage in rats.

Background: Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a severe neurological emergency, resulting in cognitive impairments and threatening human's health. Currently, SAH has no effective treatment. It is urgent to search for an effective therapy for SAH.

MerTK inhibits the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome after subarachnoid hemorrhage by inducing autophagy.

The NLR family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) multiprotein complex is associated with neuroinflammation and poor prognosis after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Accumulating evidence shows that Mer tyrosine kinase (MerTK) alleviates inflammatory responses via a negative feedback mechanism. However, the contribution and function of MerTK in SAH remain to be determined.

Prognostic significance of serum translocator protein in patients with traumatic brain injury.

Background: Translocator protein (TP) is related to inflammation and is involved in brain injury. The objective of this study was to ascertain whether serum TP concentrations are associated with the severity and prognosis of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Methods: We quantified the serum concentrations of TP in 106 healthy controls and 106 patients with severe TBI.

Comparison of plasma copeptin and multiple biomarkers for assessing prognosis of patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Background: Increased plasma copeptin concentrations are related to poor prognosis after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). The aim of this study was to assess prognostic significance of plasma copeptin detection compared with glial fibrillary astrocyte protein, myelin basic protein, S100B, phosphorylated axonal neurofilament subunit H, neuron-specific enolase, tau and ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase L1 in aSAH.

Methods: We detected plasma concentrations of the aforementioned biomarkers in 105 healthy controls using ELISA.

Serum periostin concentrations and outcomes after severe traumatic brain injury.

Background: Periostin, a neurite outgrowth-promoting factor, is increasingly expressed in rat brain tissues after cerebral ischemia or subarachnoid hemorrhage. However, periostin concentrations are undetermined in peripheral blood from patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Methods: In this prospective, observational study, serum periostin concentrations were measured in 130 controls and 130 severe TBI patients.

Serum macrophage migration inhibitory factor concentrations correlate with prognosis of traumatic brain injury.

Background: Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a well-known pro-inflammatory cytokine. Serum MIF concentrations are associated with the severity and prognosis of ischemic stroke.

Methods: In this prospective, observational study, white blood cell (WBC) count and serum concentrations of C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and MIF among 108 severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients and 108 controls were measured.

Serum thioredoxin and in-hospital major adverse events after traumatic brain injury.

Background: In-hospital major adverse events (IMAEs), mainly including acute lung injury, acute traumatic coagulopathy, progressive hemorrhagic injury and posttraumatic cerebral infarction, are associated with poor prognosis after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Thioredoxin, a potent anti-oxidant, has been identified as an oxidative stress marker. This study was designed to explore the association of serum thioredoxin concentrations with IMAEs of patients with severe TBI.

The prognostic value of plasma nesfatin-1 concentrations in patients with traumatic brain injury.

Background: Nesfatin-1 is related to inflammation. Its increased circulating concentrations are associated with the severity and prognosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage. In-hospital major adverse events (IMAEs), including acute traumatic coagulopathy, progressive hemorrhagic injury and posttraumatic cerebral infarction, are correlated with mortality after traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The change of plasma galectin-3 concentrations after traumatic brain injury.

Background: Galectin-3 plays a significant role in microglia activation. Its increased circulating concentration has been associated with some inflammatory diseases. In-hospital major adverse events (IMAEs), including acute traumatic coagulopathy, progressive hemorrhagic injury and posttraumatic cerebral infarction, have high prevalence and are strong predictors of mortality after severe traumatic brain injury (STBI).

The prognostic value of plasma thrombospondin-1 concentrations after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Background: Thrombospondin-1 is a homotrimeric glycoprotein with well known functions in hemostasis and angiogenesis. Its expression was increased after experimental intracerebral hemorrhage. We determined whether increased plasma thrombospondin-1 concentrations are predictive of clinical outcomes of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH).

Plasma 8-iso-Prostaglandin F2α concentrations and outcomes after acute intracerebral hemorrhage.

Background: Higher plasma 8-iso-Prostaglandin F2α concentrations have been associated with poor outcome of severe traumatic brain injury. We further investigated the relationships between plasma 8-iso-Prostaglandin F2α concentrations and clinical outcomes in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage.

Methods: Plasma 8-iso-Prostaglandin F2α concentrations of 128 consecutive patients and 128 sex- and gender-matched healthy subjects were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Comparison of the performances of copeptin and multiple biomarkers in long-term prognosis of severe traumatic brain injury.

Enhanced blood levels of copeptin correlate with poor clinical outcomes after acute critical illness. This study aimed to compare the prognostic performances of plasma concentrations of copeptin and other biomarkers like myelin basic protein, glial fibrillary astrocyte protein, S100B, neuron-specific enolase, phosphorylated axonal neurofilament subunit H, Tau and ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase L1 in severe traumatic brain injury. We recruited 102 healthy controls and 102 acute patients with severe traumatic brain injury.

Plasma copeptin level predicts acute traumatic coagulopathy and progressive hemorrhagic injury after traumatic brain injury.

Higher plasma copeptin levels correlate with poor clinical outcomes after traumatic brain injury. Nevertheless, their links with acute traumatic coagulopathy and progressive hemorrhagic injury are unknown. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the relationship between plasma copeptin levels, acute traumatic coagulopathy and progressive hemorrhagic injury in patients with severe traumatic brain injury.

Prognostic significance of plasma copeptin detection compared with multiple biomarkers in intracerebral hemorrhage.

Background: Higher plasma copeptin concentrations have been associated with poor clinical outcomes after intracerebral hemorrhage. This study was designed to compare plasma concentrations of copeptin and other biomarkers like myelin basic protein, glial fibrillary astrocyte protein, S100B, neuron-specific enolase, phosphorylated axonal neurofilament subunit H, tau and ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase L1 for analysis of their prognostic prediction.

Methods: We measured plasma concentrations of these biomarkers in 118 healthy controls and in 118 acute patients with a comparison analysis for their prediction of 6-month mortality and unfavorable outcome (modified Rankin Scale score>2).

Plasma leptin level predicts hematoma growth and early neurological deterioration after acute intracerebral hemorrhage.

Higher plasma leptin levels have been associated with poor clinical outcomes after intracerebral hemorrhage. Nevertheless, their links with hematoma growth and early neurological deterioration are unknown. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the relationship between plasma leptin levels, hematoma growth, and early neurological deterioration in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage.