Impact of critical illness on cholesterol and fatty acids: insights into pathophysiology and therapeutic targets

Abstract Critical illness is characterized by a hypercatabolic response encompassing endocrine and metabolic alterations. Not only the uptake, synthesis and metabolism of glucose and amino acids is majorly affected, but also the homeostasis of lipids and cholesterol is altered during acute and prolo...

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Main Authors: Caroline Lauwers, Lauren De Bruyn, Lies Langouche
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-11-01
Series:Intensive Care Medicine Experimental
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40635-023-00570-y