Transcription profiling of human platelets as cytotoxic mediators in sepsis-induced acute lung injury (ALI)

ABSTRACT: ALI is one of the most common disease processes in adult and pediatric intensive care units and results in significant morbidity and mortality. The pathophysiology of ALI begins with a massive pro-inflammatory response likely mediated by as yet uncharacterized platelet/endothelium interactions with macrophage activation. This leads to a cytokine/chemokine cascade producing endothelial disruption. Neutrophilic infiltration of the alveolar wall and alveolar space with a concomitant procoagulant state develops. Despite the fact that inadequate understanding of ALI pathophysiology remains a barrier to effective treatment, novel therapeutics including ventilatory manipulations and anti-inflammatory molecules are beginning to improve the morbidity and mortality associated with this disease proce

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

SUBMITTER: Eric Hoffman 

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-10361 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress