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  • Neuroimmunology
  • Systems Biology

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  • Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) triggers complex autonomic-immunoinflammatory-cardiac interactions.
  • Understanding temporal dynamics and cytokine roles is crucial in endotoxemia research.
  • Preclinical models are essential for studying systemic inflammation's multifaceted effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate autonomic and cardiac electrical alterations in LPS-induced endotoxemia.
  • To assess systemic and cardiac inflammatory markers post-LPS administration.
  • To determine the Vagal Neuro-Immunomodulation Index (VNIM) in this preclinical model.

Main Methods:

  • Male Wistar rats were divided into control and LPS-treated groups.
  • Endotoxemia was induced via LPS (3 mg/kg) intraperitoneal injection.
  • ECG, HRV, and biochemical analyses of inflammatory markers were performed 24 hours post-LPS.

Main Results:

  • LPS induced tachycardia, reduced HRV, and prolonged ECG intervals (QT, JT, Tpeak-Tend), indicating autonomic and cardiac electrical dysfunction.
  • Elevated plasma CRP, cardiac IL-6, and leukocyte counts confirmed systemic inflammation.
  • Significantly reduced VNIM demonstrated impaired parasympathetic control over immune activation.

Conclusions:

  • LPS-induced endotoxemia causes significant autonomic, inflammatory, and cardiac electrical dysregulation.
  • The VNIM effectively quantifies the breakdown of autonomic control during inflammation.
  • Integrated analysis of HRV, cytokines, and ECG aids in understanding and monitoring sepsis-related conditions.