Sedative and Immunosuppressive Effects of Dexmedetomidine in Transplantation
Dexmedetomidine, an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, is used as an anti-anxiety medication. It exerts a cholinergic effect, thereby reducing the release of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α). We hypothesized that the use of dexmedetomidine as a sedative agent in transplantation would also protect al...
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MDPI AG,
2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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