Atorvastatin and diacerein reduce insulin resistance and increase disease tolerance in rats with sepsis
Abstract Background Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death among hospitalized patients. At the onset of this condition, there is an over-production of pro-inflammatory mediators that contribute to organ failure and death. The excess production of pro-inflammatory mediators also impairs insulin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Inflammation |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12950-018-0184-9 |