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Quantifying Nuance Within Sepsis-Associated Immune Suppression Toward Diagnostic Certainty

Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Plain Language Summary Summary: Impact of sepsis on human T-cell function and outcome was assessed. In sepsis survivors, IFNγ-production in response to T-cell stimulation remains intact, while sepsis non-survivors display exaggerated IFNγ responses to TCR-independent stimuli. Plain Language SummaryThis study explored how sepsis affects T-cell function and patient outcomes. Researchers found that sepsis survivors maintain normal IFNγ production when their T-cells are stimulated, indicating intact immune function. However, those who did not survive sepsis showed excessive IFNγ responses to stimuli that do not involve T-cell receptor (TCR) activation, suggesting a dysregulated immune response. These findings highlight differences in immune function between sepsis survivors and non-survivors, which could inform future treatments and interventions for sepsis patients. Text is machine generated and may contain inaccuracies. FAQ
Source: Shock
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4415707963
FWCI: 0.603
Cites: 12
Cited by: 1
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