| Title: |
Neurosteroids and their potential as a safer class of general anesthetics. |
| Authors: |
Tateiwa, Hiroki1 (AUTHOR), Evers, Alex S.2 (AUTHOR) eversa@wustl.edu |
| Source: |
Journal of Anesthesia. Apr2024, Vol. 38 Issue 2, p261-274. 14p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*ANESTHETICS, *NEUROTRANSMITTERS, *CENTRAL nervous system, *BINDING sites, *GENERAL anesthesia, *NEURAL development, *PREGNANOLONE |
| Abstract: |
Neurosteroids (NS) are a class of steroids that are synthesized within the central nervous system (CNS). Various NS can either enhance or inhibit CNS excitability and they play important biological roles in brain development, brain function and as mediators of mood. One class of NS, 3α-hydroxy-pregnane steroids such as allopregnanolone (AlloP) or pregnanolone (Preg), inhibits neuronal excitability; these endogenous NS and their analogues have been therapeutically applied as anti-depressants, anti-epileptics and general anesthetics. While NS have many favorable properties as anesthetics (e.g. rapid onset, rapid recovery, minimal cardiorespiratory depression, neuroprotection), they are not currently in clinical use, largely due to problems with formulation. Recent advances in understanding NS mechanisms of action and improved formulations have rekindled interest in development of NS as sedatives and anesthetics. In this review, the synthesis of NS, and their mechanism of action will be reviewed with specific emphasis on their binding sites and actions on γ-aminobutyric acid type A (GABAA) receptors. The potential advantages of NS analogues as sedative and anesthetic agents will be discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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