Missing effects of zinc in a porcine model of recurrent endotoxemia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic human sepsis often is characterised by the compensatory anti-inflammatory response syndrome (CARS). During CARS, anti-inflammatory cytokines depress the inflammatory response leading to secondary and opportunistic infections....

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Main Authors: Klinge Uwe, Stumpf Michael, Anurov Michael, Klosterhalfen Bernd, Krones Carsten J, Oettinger Alexander P, Schumpelick Volker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-10-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/5/22