Resuscitating the Endothelial Glycocalyx in Trauma and Hemorrhagic Shock
The endothelium is lined by a protective mesh of proteins and carbohydrates called the endothelial glycocalyx (EG). This layer creates a negatively charged gel-like barrier between the vascular environment and the surface of the endothelial cell. When intact the EG serves multiple functions, includi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Health
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Annals of Surgery Open |
| Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/AS9.0000000000000298 |