Barclay, G.R., Scott, B.B., Wright, I.H., Rogers, P.N., Smith, D.G. and Poxton, I.R. (1989) Changes in anti-endotoxin-IgG antibody and endotoxaemia in three cases of gram-negative septic shock. Circulatory Shock, 29(2), pp. 93-106.
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Abstract
Circulating endotoxin levels and IgG antibodies to a range of Gram-negative bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS) (endotoxins) of different sizes and structures were measured daily in three cases of septic shock. There was an inverse relationship between endotoxin levels and cross-reactive antibodies to the core glycolipid (CGL) region of lipopolysaccharide. This suggests that antibody to LPS-CGL was initially consumed by a superabundance of endotoxin, and that a resurgence of intrinsic anti-LPS-CGL antibody levels may be associated with a reduction of circulating endotoxin. The implications of these findings for passive antibody therapy of septic shock are discussed.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Smith, Professor David |
Authors: | Barclay, G.R., Scott, B.B., Wright, I.H., Rogers, P.N., Smith, D.G., and Poxton, I.R. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity |
Journal Name: | Circulatory Shock |
ISSN: | 0092-6213 |
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