Heparin, Heparan Sulphate and Sepsis: Potential New Options for Treatment
Sepsis is a life-threatening hyperreaction to infection in which excessive inflammatory and immune responses cause damage to host tissues and organs. The glycosaminoglycan heparan sulphate (HS) is a major component of the cell surface glycocalyx. Cell surface HS modulates several of the mechanisms i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/16/2/271 |