Serum heparan sulfate levels are elevated in endotoxemia

Serum heparan sulfate levels are elevated in endotoxemia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Increased vascular permeability is a characteristic feature of sepsis which, in the past, has been ascribed exclusively to a malfunction of endothelial cells. However, recently it has become evident that the endothelial glycocalyx is...

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Main Authors: Hofmann-Kiefer KF, Kemming GI, Chappell D, Flondor M, Kisch-Wedel H, Hauser A, Pallivathukal S, Conzen P, Rehm M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Glycocalyx
Sepsis
Heparan Sulfate
Leukocyte Adhesion
Endotoxin
Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/14/12/526

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