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The glycocalyx: a novel diagnostic and therapeutic target in sepsis

The glycocalyx: a novel diagnostic and therapeutic target in sepsis

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The glycocalyx: a novel diagnostic and therapeutic target in sepsis

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The glycocalyx: a novel diagnostic and therapeutic target in sepsis

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England: BioMed Central Ltd

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Critical care (London, England), 2019-01, Vol.23 (1), p.16-16, Article 16

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English

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England: BioMed Central Ltd

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The glycocalyx is a gel-like layer covering the luminal surface of vascular endothelial cells. It is comprised of membrane-attached proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycan chains, glycoproteins, and adherent plasma proteins. The glycocalyx maintains homeostasis of the vasculature, including controlling vascular permeability and microvascular tone, prevent...

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The glycocalyx: a novel diagnostic and therapeutic target in sepsis

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_14200cc7280a46e2984e90a1defca58f

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_14200cc7280a46e2984e90a1defca58f

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1364-8535

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1466-609X,1364-8535

DOI

10.1186/s13054-018-2292-6

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