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ArticleScientific reports2026

Morin improves postoperative cognitive dysfunction by mediating the miR-138-5p/SIRT1 axis to regulate ferroptosis.

Yang Yang, Wen Hu, Zhen Wu, Mi Chen, Hui Li, Jiatian Cui, Chaoying Wang, Yushan Luo, Bailong Hu, Xiaohua Zou

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Yang Yang *Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, #28 Guiyi Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, 550004, Guizhou, China.
Wen Hu *Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Pain Mechanism Research, College of Anesthesiology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, Guizhou, China.
Zhen WuDepartment of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, #28 Guiyi Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, 550004, Guizhou, China.
Mi ChenDepartment of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, #28 Guiyi Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, 550004, Guizhou, China.
Hui LiDepartment of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, #28 Guiyi Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, 550004, Guizhou, China.
Jiatian CuiKey Laboratory of Anesthesia and Pain Mechanism Research, College of Anesthesiology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, Guizhou, China.
Chaoying WangKey Laboratory of Anesthesia and Pain Mechanism Research, College of Anesthesiology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, Guizhou, China.
Yushan LuoKey Laboratory of Anesthesia and Pain Mechanism Research, College of Anesthesiology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, Guizhou, China.
Bailong HuDepartment of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, #28 Guiyi Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, 550004, Guizhou, China. 375896605@qq.com.
Xiaohua ZouDepartment of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, #28 Guiyi Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, 550004, Guizhou, China. zouxiaohuazxh@gmc.edu.cn.

Funding

Guizhou Medical University Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Pain Mechanism Research [2024]fy003Science and Technology Fund of Guizhou Provincial Health Commission gzwkj2024-418Teaching reform research project of Guizhou Medical University JG2021041the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82160224
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Abstract

This study aimed to explore whether Morin could improve postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) by inhibiting hippocampal ferroptosis through miR-138-5p/SIRT1. Morin improves the cognitive function of POCD mice by inhibiting the expression of miR-138-5p and promoting the expression of SIRT1 protein. When detecting ferroptosis-related indicators (such as GSH, MDA, and iron ion levels), it was found that miR-138-5p agomir blocked the regulatory effect of Morin on these indicators. Protein detection showed that Morin regulated the ferroptosis process by controlling the miR-138-5p/SIRT1 axis to affect the expression of p53, SLC7A11, and GPX4. In vitro cell experiments showed that after Erastin induction, the GSH level in HT22 cells decreased, the MDA and Fe2+ contents increased, and the ROS fluorescence intensity increased; after Morin treatment, these oxidative stress indicators were significantly improved, the expression of SIRT1, SLC7A11 and GPX4 increased, and the expression of p53 decreased. The miR-138-5p mimic aggravated the upregulation of oxidative stress and the regulation of ferroptosis-related genes, while the miR-138-5p inhibitor had the opposite effect. Morin improved cognitive function and neuronal morphology in POCD mice by inhibiting miR-138-5p and upregulating SIRT1. It also inhibited ferroptosis through the miR-138-5p/SIRT1 pathway, further confirming its protective role in POCD.

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FerroptosisFlavonoidsMicroRNAsPostoperative Cognitive ComplicationsSirtuin 1AnimalsCell LineFlavonesHippocampusMaleMiceOxidative StressSignal TransductionFlavonesFlavonoidsMicroRNAsMIRN138 microRNA, mousemorinSirt1 protein, mouseSirtuin 1FerroptosismiR-138-5pMorinPOCDSIRT1

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PMID41513685
PMCPMC12858968

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