Dexamethasone protects the glycocalyx on the kidney microvascular endothelium during severe acute pancreatitis

ConclusionsDexamethasone protects the endothelial glycocalyx from inflammatory degradation possibly initiated by TNF- α during SAP. This is might be a significant discovery that helps to prevent tissue edema and hypoperfusion in the future.
Source: Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B. - Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research