Ganjare Roshani S, Vagga Anjali A, Dhok Archana, Anjankar Ashish, Jha Roshan K, Batulwar Pratiksha S
Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Feb 29;16(2):e55292. doi: 10.7759/cureus.55292. eCollection 2024 Feb.
Sudden infant death is a complex event characterized by biochemical features that are difficult to understand in general settings. Herein, we present a case report of a three-month-old infant who succumbed to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), focusing on the biochemical abnormalities identified through post-mortem analysis. The infant, previously healthy and meeting developmental milestones, was found lifeless in the crib during sleep. An autopsy revealed no anatomical abnormalities or signs of external trauma, consistent with SIDS diagnosis. Biochemical analysis of SIDS continued after post-mortem samples revealed dysregulation in neurotransmitter pathways, particularly serotonin, within the brain stem. These findings suggest a potential disruption in serotonin signaling, which may contribute to the vulnerability of infants to sudden death during sleep. Furthermore, metabolic profiling revealed deficiencies in enzymes involved in mitochondrial energy metabolism, particularly those related to fatty acid oxidation. These metabolic disturbances may compromise cellular function and contribute to the pathogenesis of SIDS. Environmental factors were also explored, with analysis revealing elevated levels of nicotine metabolites in post-mortem samples, suggesting maternal smoking exposure during pregnancy. Nicotine and its derivatives have known effects on neurotransmitter systems, potentially exacerbating underlying biochemical vulnerabilities in susceptible infants. This case report underscores the complex interplay of biochemical factors in the pathogenesis of SIDS and highlights the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in unraveling its mysteries. Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise mechanisms underlying these biochemical abnormalities and to develop targeted interventions aimed at reducing the incidence of SIDS and safeguarding infant health.
婴儿猝死是一个复杂的事件,其生化特征在一般情况下难以理解。在此,我们报告一例三个月大的婴儿死于婴儿猝死综合征(SIDS)的病例,重点关注通过尸检分析确定的生化异常情况。该婴儿此前健康且发育正常,在睡眠期间被发现死于婴儿床内。尸检未发现解剖学异常或外部创伤迹象,符合SIDS诊断。在尸检样本显示脑干内神经递质途径,特别是血清素失调后,对SIDS进行了生化分析。这些发现表明血清素信号可能存在潜在紊乱,这可能导致婴儿在睡眠期间猝死的易感性增加。此外,代谢谱分析显示参与线粒体能量代谢的酶存在缺陷,特别是与脂肪酸氧化相关的酶。这些代谢紊乱可能损害细胞功能并导致SIDS的发病机制。还探讨了环境因素,分析显示尸检样本中尼古丁代谢物水平升高,表明母亲在孕期有吸烟暴露。尼古丁及其衍生物对神经递质系统有已知影响,可能会加剧易感婴儿潜在的生化易损性。本病例报告强调了生化因素在SIDS发病机制中的复杂相互作用,并突出了多学科方法在解开其谜团方面的重要性。有必要进行进一步研究以阐明这些生化异常背后的精确机制,并制定有针对性的干预措施以降低SIDS的发生率并保障婴儿健康。
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