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ReviewCureus2024

Navigating the Cytokine Storm: A Comprehensive Review of Chemokines and Cytokines in Sepsis.

Harshitha Reddy, Chaitanya Kumar Javvaji, Suprit Malali, Sunil Kumar, Sourya Acharya, Saket Toshniwal

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
21citing papers in PubMed
7.3field-weighted citation impact, top 2% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

21 citing papers in PubMed, 19 citations in OpenAlex.

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  10. Is GDF15 a Feasible Biomarker in Sepsis?Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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  12. The mechanism of ncRNA in trastuzumab resistance in HER2-positive tumors.Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) · 2025
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  14. Immunological Disorders: Gradations and the Current Approach in Laboratory Diagnostics.Pathophysiology : the official journal of the International Society for Pathophysiology · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Harshitha ReddyInternal Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Chaitanya Kumar JavvajiPediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Suprit MalaliInternal Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Sunil KumarInternal Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Sourya AcharyaInternal Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Saket ToshniwalInternal Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College · IN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This comprehensive review thoroughly explores the intricate relationship between chemokines, cytokines, and the cytokine storm in sepsis, offering a nuanced understanding of the molecular mechanisms underpinning this life-threatening syndrome. Beginning with examining sepsis stages and immune response dynamics, the review emphasizes the dysregulation leading to the cytokine storm, where pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines disrupt the delicate immune equilibrium. Delving into chemokines, the discussion encompasses subfamilies, receptors, and functions, highlighting their critical roles in immune cell migration and activation during sepsis. The implications for clinical practice are substantial, suggesting avenues for targeted diagnostics and therapeutic interventions. The review identifies areas for future research, including the search for novel biomarkers, deeper insights into cytokine regulation, and the pursuit of personalized medicine approaches. This comprehensive exploration aims to guide clinicians, researchers, and policymakers in navigating the complexities of sepsis, fostering a foundation for transformative advancements in understanding and managing this formidable clinical challenge.

Indexed as

biomarkerschemokinescytokine stormimmune responsesepsistherapeutic interventions

Identifiers

PMID38496165
PMCPMC10944554
OpenAlexW4391880918

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Registered trials

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