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| Author(s): |
Trevelin, Silvia C.
;
Carlos, Daniela
;
Beretta, Matteo
;
da Silva, Joao S.
;
Cunha, Fernando Q.
Total Authors: 5
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| Document type: | Review article |
| Source: | Shock; v. 47, n. 3, p. 276-287, MAR 2017. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 13 |
| Abstract | |
Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a deregulated host response to infection. This inappropriate response to micro-organism invasion is characterized by an overwhelmed systemic inflammatory response and cardiovascular collapse that culminate in high mortality and morbidity in critical care units. The occurrence of sepsis in diabetes mellitus (DM) patients has become more frequent, as the prevalence of DM has increased dramatically worldwide. These two important diseases represent a global public health concern and highlight the importance of increasing our knowledge of the key elements of the immune response related to both conditions. In this context, it is well established that the cells taking part in the innate and adaptive immune responses in diabetic patients have compromised function. These altered responses favor micro-organism growth, a process that contributes to sepsis progression. The present review provides an update on the characteristics of the immune system in diabetic and septic subjects. We also explore the beneficial effects of insulin on the immune response in a glycemic control-dependent and independent manner. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 13/08216-2 - CRID - Center for Research in Inflammatory Diseases |
| Grantee: | Fernando de Queiroz Cunha |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC |
| FAPESP's process: | 11/03293-3 - Role of Nox2 derived products in the pathogenesis of sepsis |
| Grantee: | Silvia Cellone Trevelin |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate |
| FAPESP's process: | 11/19670-0 - Mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis, pain and sepsis |
| Grantee: | Fernando de Queiroz Cunha |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 09/54764-6 - Regulation of redox homeostasis and integrated stress response by Protein Disulfide Isomerase (PDI): mechanisms and role in the pathophysiology and therapy of vascular diseases |
| Grantee: | Francisco Rafael Martins Laurindo |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |