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ACE2 shedding exacerbates sepsis-induced gut leak via loss of microbial metabolite 5-methoxytryptophan
29 May 2025
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BACKGROUND: Sepsis, a critical organ dysfunction resulting from an aberrant host response to infection, remains a leading cause of mortality in ICU patients. Recent evidence suggests that angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) contributes to intestinal barrier function, the mechanism of which is yet to be explored. Additionally, alterations in intestinal microbiota and microbial metabolites could affect gut...
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