Pharmacology & ToxicologybioRxiv
Propofol induces metabolic reprogramming and cell death in a mitochondrial electron transport chain-dependent manner
C. Sumi, A. Okamoto, H. Tanaka…·K. Hirota
This study shows propofol causes metabolic reprogramming and cell death by impairing mitochondrial function, specifically complexes I and III, and this effect is exacerbated by preexisting mitochondrial dysfunction.
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0192796