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kynurenine and Delirium

kynurenine has been researched along with Delirium in 5 studies

Kynurenine: A metabolite of the essential amino acid tryptophan metabolized via the tryptophan-kynurenine pathway.
kynurenine : A ketone that is alanine in which one of the methyl hydrogens is substituted by a 2-aminobenzoyl group.

Delirium: A disorder characterized by CONFUSION; inattentiveness; disorientation; ILLUSIONS; HALLUCINATIONS; agitation; and in some instances autonomic nervous system overactivity. It may result from toxic/metabolic conditions or structural brain lesions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp411-2)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"BACKGROUNDThe kynurenine pathway (KP) has been identified as a potential mediator linking acute illness to cognitive dysfunction by generating neuroactive metabolites in response to inflammation."8.31Cerebrospinal fluid quinolinic acid is strongly associated with delirium and mortality in hip-fracture patients. ( Fang, EF; Figved, W; Frihagen, F; Giil, LM; Godø, A; Halaas, NB; Hassel, B; Henjum, K; Idland, AV; Knapskog, AB; McCann, A; Myrstad, M; Neerland, BE; Pollmann, CT; Quist-Paulsen, E; Raeder, J; Selbæk, G; Ueland, PM; Watne, LO; Zetterberg, H, 2023)
" In this review, we highlight these pathways as sources of serotonin and melatonin, which then regulate neurotransmission, influence circadian rhythm, cognitive functions, and the development of delirium."5.12Tryptophan: A Unique Role in the Critically Ill. ( Kanova, M; Kohout, P, 2021)
"BACKGROUNDThe kynurenine pathway (KP) has been identified as a potential mediator linking acute illness to cognitive dysfunction by generating neuroactive metabolites in response to inflammation."4.31Cerebrospinal fluid quinolinic acid is strongly associated with delirium and mortality in hip-fracture patients. ( Fang, EF; Figved, W; Frihagen, F; Giil, LM; Godø, A; Halaas, NB; Hassel, B; Henjum, K; Idland, AV; Knapskog, AB; McCann, A; Myrstad, M; Neerland, BE; Pollmann, CT; Quist-Paulsen, E; Raeder, J; Selbæk, G; Ueland, PM; Watne, LO; Zetterberg, H, 2023)
"Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) and the tryptophan-kynurenine pathway (TRP-KP) are upregulated in ageing and could be implicated in the pathogenesis of delirium."4.31Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Delirium-like Behaviour in a Rat Model of Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion Is Associated with Increased Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase Expression and Endotoxin Tolerance. ( Ahmad, NS; Ang, HP; Embong, H; Makpol, S; Nasaruddin, ML; Tan, JK; Wan Zaidi, WA, 2023)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's5 (100.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kanova, M1
Kohout, P1
Watne, LO3
Pollmann, CT3
Neerland, BE3
Quist-Paulsen, E3
Halaas, NB3
Idland, AV3
Hassel, B3
Henjum, K3
Knapskog, AB3
Frihagen, F3
Raeder, J3
Godø, A3
Ueland, PM3
McCann, A3
Figved, W3
Selbæk, G3
Zetterberg, H3
Fang, EF3
Myrstad, M3
Giil, LM3
Heimberger, AB1
Lukas, RV1
Phing, AH1
Makpol, S2
Nasaruddin, ML2
Wan Zaidi, WA2
Ahmad, NS2
Embong, H2
Ang, HP1
Tan, JK1

Reviews

2 reviews available for kynurenine and Delirium

ArticleYear
Tryptophan: A Unique Role in the Critically Ill.
    International journal of molecular sciences, 2021, Oct-28, Volume: 22, Issue:21

    Topics: Critical Illness; Delirium; Depression; Humans; Indoleamine-Pyrrole 2,3,-Dioxygenase; Inflammation;

2021
Altered Tryptophan-Kynurenine Pathway in Delirium: A Review of the Current Literature.
    International journal of molecular sciences, 2023, Mar-15, Volume: 24, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Brain Diseases; Delirium; Humans; Immune System; Kynurenine; Quinolinic Acid; Tryptophan

2023

Other Studies

3 other studies available for kynurenine and Delirium

ArticleYear
Cerebrospinal fluid quinolinic acid is strongly associated with delirium and mortality in hip-fracture patients.
    The Journal of clinical investigation, 2023, 01-17, Volume: 133, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Delirium; Hip Fractures; Humans; Inflammation; Kynurenine; Quinolinic Acid

2023
Cerebrospinal fluid quinolinic acid is strongly associated with delirium and mortality in hip-fracture patients.
    The Journal of clinical investigation, 2023, 01-17, Volume: 133, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Delirium; Hip Fractures; Humans; Inflammation; Kynurenine; Quinolinic Acid

2023
Cerebrospinal fluid quinolinic acid is strongly associated with delirium and mortality in hip-fracture patients.
    The Journal of clinical investigation, 2023, 01-17, Volume: 133, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Delirium; Hip Fractures; Humans; Inflammation; Kynurenine; Quinolinic Acid

2023
Cerebrospinal fluid quinolinic acid is strongly associated with delirium and mortality in hip-fracture patients.
    The Journal of clinical investigation, 2023, 01-17, Volume: 133, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Delirium; Hip Fractures; Humans; Inflammation; Kynurenine; Quinolinic Acid

2023
Cerebrospinal fluid quinolinic acid is strongly associated with delirium and mortality in hip-fracture patients.
    The Journal of clinical investigation, 2023, 01-17, Volume: 133, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Delirium; Hip Fractures; Humans; Inflammation; Kynurenine; Quinolinic Acid

2023
Cerebrospinal fluid quinolinic acid is strongly associated with delirium and mortality in hip-fracture patients.
    The Journal of clinical investigation, 2023, 01-17, Volume: 133, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Delirium; Hip Fractures; Humans; Inflammation; Kynurenine; Quinolinic Acid

2023
Cerebrospinal fluid quinolinic acid is strongly associated with delirium and mortality in hip-fracture patients.
    The Journal of clinical investigation, 2023, 01-17, Volume: 133, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Delirium; Hip Fractures; Humans; Inflammation; Kynurenine; Quinolinic Acid

2023
Cerebrospinal fluid quinolinic acid is strongly associated with delirium and mortality in hip-fracture patients.
    The Journal of clinical investigation, 2023, 01-17, Volume: 133, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Delirium; Hip Fractures; Humans; Inflammation; Kynurenine; Quinolinic Acid

2023
Cerebrospinal fluid quinolinic acid is strongly associated with delirium and mortality in hip-fracture patients.
    The Journal of clinical investigation, 2023, 01-17, Volume: 133, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Delirium; Hip Fractures; Humans; Inflammation; Kynurenine; Quinolinic Acid

2023
The kynurenine pathway implicated in patient delirium: possible indications for indoleamine 2,3 dioxygenase inhibitors.
    The Journal of clinical investigation, 2023, 01-17, Volume: 133, Issue:2

    Topics: Delirium; Humans; Indoleamine-Pyrrole 2,3,-Dioxygenase; Kynurenine; Tryptophan

2023
Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Delirium-like Behaviour in a Rat Model of Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion Is Associated with Increased Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase Expression and Endotoxin Tolerance.
    International journal of molecular sciences, 2023, Jul-31, Volume: 24, Issue:15

    Topics: Animals; Brain Ischemia; Delirium; Endotoxin Tolerance; Indoleamine-Pyrrole 2,3,-Dioxygenase; Kynure

2023