Plasma-Derived Exosomal hsa-miR-3677-3p Induces Ferroptosis in Neurons by Targeting ABCB8 in Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders After Prostate Surgery.

ABSTRACT: Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PND) are prevalent complications in elderly patients following surgery, characterized by cognitive decline and memory impairment. This study investigates the contribution of plasma-derived exosomal microRNA hsa-miR-3677-3p to PND pathogenesis via ABCB8 regulation and subsequent induction of neuronal ferroptosis. Exosomes were isolated from plasma of patients with delayed neurocognitive recovery (dNCR) and non-dNCR patients. Characterization confirmed successful exosome isolation, revealing distinct microRNA profiles between the two groups. MicroRNA sequencing identified 69 differentially expressed microRNAs, with hsa-miR-3677-3p significantly upregulated in dNCR patients. Functional enrichment analysis implicated these microRNAs in mitochondrial func

SUBMITTER: Sun Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12830485 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature