Targeted blocking of cell death prevents fatal condition septic shock, study suggests
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 16:30
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have discovered a new approach to preventing septic shock, an often fatal extreme inflammatory reaction of the body. It is the most frequent cause of death at intensive care departments in hospitals. Researchers have described how blocking a particular form of cell death (necroptosis) fully protects mice against this fatal inflammation.