TIPE2 knockdown exacerbates isoflurane-induced postoperative cognitive impairment in mice by inducing activation of STAT3 and NF-κB signaling pathways

Anesthetic exposure causes learning and memory impairment, the mechanisms of which remain unknown. It has been reported that tumor necrosis factor-α-inducer protein 8-like 2 (TIPE2) is a newly discovered immune negative regulator that is essential for maintaining immune homeostasis. This study aimed to examine the role of TIPE2 in isoflurane-induced postoperative cognitive decline (POCD).