Role of albumin in the preservation of endothelial glycocalyx integrity and the microcirculation: a review
Abstract The endothelial glycocalyx comprises a complex layer of membrane-bound proteoglycans, secreted glycosaminoglycans, glycoproteins, glycolipids and bound plasma proteins such as albumin and antithrombin associated with the endothelial surface. The glycocalyx plays an important role in vascula...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Annals of Intensive Care |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13613-020-00697-1 |