HDL in sepsis - risk factor and therapeutic approach

• Main Authors: Emily E Morin (Author), Ling eGuo (Author), Anna eSchwendeman (Author), Xiang-An eLi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is a key component of circulating blood and plays essential roles in regulation of vascular endothelial function and immunity. Clinical data demonstrate that HDL levels drop by 40-70% in septic patients, which is associated with a poor prognosis. Experimental studies u...