Heat Stress-Mediated Activation of Immune–Inflammatory Pathways

Physiological changes in animals exposed to elevated ambient temperature are characterized by the redistribution of blood toward the periphery to dissipate heat, with a consequent decline in blood flow and oxygen and nutrient supply to splanchnic tissues. Metabolic adaptations and gut dysfunction le...

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Main Authors: Juan M. Cantet, Zhantao Yu, Agustín G. Ríus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/11/1285
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Summary:Physiological changes in animals exposed to elevated ambient temperature are characterized by the redistribution of blood toward the periphery to dissipate heat, with a consequent decline in blood flow and oxygen and nutrient supply to splanchnic tissues. Metabolic adaptations and gut dysfunction lead to oxidative stress, translocation of lumen contents, and release of proinflammatory mediators, activating a systemic inflammatory response. This review discusses the activation and development of the inflammatory response in heat-stressed models.
ISSN:2079-6382