International journal of molecular sciencesHumansPrecision MedicineInflammationPerioperative CareNeuroimmunomodulation
Molecular Mechanisms Driving Precision Medicine in Perioperative Care: Integrating Inflammation, Metabolism, and Neuroimmunomodulation for Personalized Outcomes.
Ann-Kathrin Wenner, Lukas Andereggen, Markus M Luedi
Published: 202510.3390/ijms262412043
Abstract
Open AccessPrecision perioperative medicine connects mechanisms across inflammation, metabolism, and neuroimmunomodulation to predict risk and individualize therapy. This review aims to incorporate landmark concepts and recent studies (2017-2025) as well as outlining how multi-omics and clinical analytics translate biology into actionable pathways. Key opportunities include cytokine-guided risk stratification, metabolic conditioning, and autonomic neuromodulation targeting the cholinergic anti-inflammatory reflex. Implementation requires robust phenotyping, interoperable data pipelines, and trials focused on functional recovery and cognition.