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IRAK1 functional genetic variant affects severity of septic shock.
Critical care medicine - 1 Dec 2010
Toubiana Julie, Courtine Emilie, Pène Frédéric, Viallon Vivian, Asfar Pierre, Daubin Cédric, Rousseau Christophe, Chenot Claire, Ouaaz Fatah, Grimaldi David, Cariou Alain, Chiche Jean-Daniel, Mira Jean-Paul
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Excessive inflammation is closely related to severity and outcome of sepsis. Because interleukin-1-receptor-associated kinase 1 is a key signaling protein in the activation of NF-κB during infection, we aimed to evaluate the effect of functionally relevant haplotypes of IRAK1 on severity, development of acute lung injury, and mortality in septic shock. DESIGN: Prospective, observational, cohort study....
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