Published in:
01-01-2007 | Mini series: Basic research-related topics in ICM
Lipoproteins in inflammation and sepsis. I. Basic science
Authors:
Oliver Murch, Marika Collin, Charles J. Hinds, Christoph Thiemermann
Published in:
Intensive Care Medicine
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Issue 1/2007
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Abstract
Background
High-density lipoproteins (HDL) have been shown to bind and neutralize lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and are regarded as possible therapeutic agents for sepsis and conditions associated with local or systemic inflammation. However, in recent years, a multitude of possible immunomodulatory properties other than LPS neutralization have become evident.
Discussion
This review highlights the advances in the understanding of how HDL is protective in both in vitro and in vivo inflammatory settings, including the ability of HDL to modulate adhesion molecule expression, upregulate endothelial nitric oxide synthase and counteract oxidative stress. Also, the active components of HDL and the recent discovery of novel lipid modulators of inflammation are discussed.