Immunomodulation in Sepsis: The Role of Endotoxin Removal by Polymyxin B-Immobilized Cartridge

• Autores principales: Elisabeth Esteban (Autor), Ricard Ferrer (Autor), Laia Alsina (Autor), Antonio Artigas (Autor)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Materias: article
• Acceso en línea: Connect to this object online.

Severe sepsis results in high morbidity and mortality. Immunomodulation strategies could be an adjunctive therapy to treat sepsis. Endotoxin is a component of gram-negative bacteria and plays an important role in the pathogenesis of septic shock when it is recognized by immune cells. Removal of endo...