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The Many Roles of Cholesterol in Sepsis: A Review.

Daniel A HofmaennerAnna KleymanAdrian PressMichael BauerMervyn Singer
Published in: American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine (2021)
Hypocholesterolemia is a frequent condition in sepsis and an important early prognosticator. Low plasma levels are associated with wider changes in cholesterol metabolism and its functional roles, and these appear to play a significant role in sepsis pathophysiology. The therapeutic impact of cholesterol elevation warrants further investigation.
Keyphrases
  • septic shock
  • low density lipoprotein
  • acute kidney injury
  • intensive care unit