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Intralipid effects on reticuloendothelial function.

K M Nugent

    Journal of Leukocyte Biology
    |August 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Intralipid, a lipid emulsion used in parenteral nutrition, impairs macrophage function and slows the body's ability to clear bacteria and other particles. This suggests Intralipid may increase infection risk in some patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Nutrition
    • Infectious Disease

    Background:

    • Malnourished patients often receive parenteral nutrition containing Intralipid.
    • Intralipid, a lipid emulsion, can accumulate in reticuloendothelial tissues.
    • The impact of Intralipid on infection risk requires investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate Intralipid's effect on peritoneal clearance processes.
    • To assess Intralipid's impact on macrophage function.
    • To determine if Intralipid is a risk factor for infection.

    Main Methods:

    • Mice received Intralipid intraperitoneally, followed by Staphylococcus aureus challenge.
    • Clearance of bacteria and inert carbon particles from the peritoneal cavity was measured.

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  • Peritoneal macrophages were incubated with Intralipid in vitro to assess function.

    • Main Results:

    • Intralipid treatment delayed bacterial and carbon particle clearance from the peritoneum.
    • Intralipid did not affect neutrophil influx into the peritoneum.
    • In vitro, Intralipid reduced macrophage phagocytic and pinocytic activity, with defects persisting post-exposure.

    Conclusions:

    • Intralipid inhibits peritoneal clearance mechanisms.
    • Impaired macrophage and reticuloendothelial function likely underlies Intralipid's effects.
    • Parenteral nutrition with Intralipid may elevate infection risk in susceptible patients.