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MicroRNA Expression is Associated with Sepsis Disorders in Critically Ill Polytrauma Patients

Alexandru Florin Rogobete1,2, Dorel Sandesc3,4, Ovidiu Horea Bedreag5,6

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania. alexandru.rogobete@umft.ro.

Cells
|December 16, 2018
PubMed

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MicroRNAs are complex molecules that play a role in sepsis development. These microRNAs show promise as early sepsis biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets for critical care.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Epigenetics

Background:

  • Critically ill polytrauma patients present complex intensive care unit challenges due to primary trauma and secondary interactions.
  • Molecular, genetic, and epigenetic factors contribute to patient deterioration and increased mortality.
  • MicroRNAs are complex macromolecular systems with numerous interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the significance of microRNA expression and activity in sepsis.
  • To evaluate microRNAs as early biomarkers for sepsis detection.
  • To investigate microRNAs as potential therapeutic targets in sepsis management.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of molecular, genetic, and epigenetic interactions in polytrauma patients.
  • Investigation of microRNA expression and activity.
  • Assessment of microRNA potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

Main Results:

  • MicroRNA expression and activity are significant in sepsis.
  • MicroRNAs demonstrate potential as early sepsis biomarkers.
  • MicroRNAs can target reactions involved in sepsis initiation and progression.

Conclusions:

  • MicroRNAs are crucial in the molecular landscape of critical illness and sepsis.
  • MicroRNAs offer a dual role in sepsis: early detection and therapeutic intervention.
  • Targeting microRNAs may offer novel strategies for managing sepsis in critically ill patients.
Keywords:
epigenetic biomarkerinflammationmicroRNAssepsis

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