Intravenous administration of activated protein C in <it>Pseudomonas</it>-induced lung injury: impact on lung fluid balance and the inflammatory response

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acute lung injury (ALI) induces a coagulation/fibrinolysis imbalance and leads to fibrin deposition. The protein C pathway is an important regulator of the coagulation system and reduces the inflammatory response. The aim of the stud...

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Main Authors: Fourrier François, Nevière Rémi, Prangère Thierry, Tournoys Antoine, Collet François, Robriquet Laurent, Guery Benoît P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/41