Heat shock inhibits lipopolysaccharide-induced tissue factor activity in human whole blood
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During gram-negative sepsis, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induces tissue factor expression on monocytes. The resulting disseminated intravascular coagulation leads to tissue ischemia and worsens the prognosis of septic patients. There ar...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-09-01
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| Series: | Thrombosis Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.thrombosisjournal.com/content/5/1/13 |