High density lipoprotein protects against polymicrobe-induced sepsis in mice

Ling Guo, Junting Ai, Zhong Zheng, Deborah A. Howatt, Alan Daugherty, Bin Huang, Xiang An Li

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Abstract

Background: The role of HDL in sepsis remains to be clarified. Results: ApoA-I-KO mice are susceptible but apoA-I-tg mice are resistant to CLP-induced sepsis. Lack of HDL leads to less LPS neutralization, less LPS clearance, impaired leukocyte recruitment, and reduced corticosterone generation in sepsis. Conclusion: HDL exerts multiple protective effects in polymicrobe-induced sepsis. Significance: Our study supports efforts to raise HDL levels as a therapeutic approach for sepsis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)17947-17953
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number25
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 21 2013

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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