The effect of polymyxin B hemoperfusion on modulation of human leukocyte antigen DR in severe sepsis patients

Abstract Background Recent randomized trials have not found that polymyxin B hemoperfusion (PMX-HP) improves outcomes for patients with sepsis. However, it remains unclear whether the therapy could provide benefit for highly selected patients. Monocyte human leukocyte antigen (mHLA-DR) expression, a...

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Main Authors: Nattachai Srisawat, Somkanya Tungsanga, Nuttha Lumlertgul, Chalermchai Komaenthammasophon, Sadudee Peerapornratana, Nicha Thamrongsat, Khajohn Tiranathanagul, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, Somchai Eiam-Ong, Kriang Tungsanga, John A. Kellum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2077-y