Protection and rebuilding of the endothelial glycocalyx in sepsis – Science or fiction?

The endothelial glycocalyx (eGC), a delicate carbohydrate-rich structure lining the luminal surface of the vascular endothelium, is vital for maintenance of microvascular homeostasis. In sepsis, damage of the eGC triggers the development of vascular hyperpermeability with consecutive edema formation...

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Main Authors: Carolin Christina Drost, Alexandros Rovas, Philipp Kümpers
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Elsevier 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/07bde36f1063472bbd001973528e944b
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