Abstract:Background: Severe sepsis increases pro-inflammatory cytokines and damage to the intestinal mucosa, causing systemic translocation to the commensal bacteria. Low zinc levels were also found in patients with sepsis. Objective: This study aims to explain the mechanisms of sepsis improvement after zinc administration by measuring NFkB expression and mucosal intestinal repair. Material and Methods: Samples of 40 rats were randomized into 4 group of Control, LPS, LPS-Zinc, and Zinc . Blood sampling in 2-hour after … Show more
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