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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2024

Sepsis Biomarkers: Advancements and Clinical Applications-A Narrative Review.

Rong-Rong He, Guo-Li Yue, Mei-Ling Dong, Jia-Qi Wang, Chen Cheng

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 102 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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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

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

102 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Rong-Rong HeGraduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China.
Guo-Li YueGraduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China.
Mei-Ling DongSchool of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China.ORCID 0009-0002-2731-2285
Jia-Qi WangState Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China.
Chen ChengSchool of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0423-4659

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82074176
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sepsis is now defined as a life-threatening syndrome of organ dysfunction triggered by a dysregulated host response to infection, posing significant challenges in critical care. The main objective of this review is to evaluate the potential of emerging biomarkers for early diagnosis and accurate prognosis in sepsis management, which are pivotal for enhancing patient outcomes. Despite advances in supportive care, traditional biomarkers like C-reactive protein and procalcitonin have limitations, and recent studies have identified novel biomarkers with increased sensitivity and specificity, including circular RNAs, HOXA distal transcript antisense RNA, microRNA-486-5p, protein C, triiodothyronine, and prokineticin 2. These emerging biomarkers hold promising potential for the early detection and prognostication of sepsis. They play a crucial role not only in diagnosis but also in guiding antibiotic therapy and evaluating treatment effectiveness. The introduction of point-of-care testing technologies has brought about a paradigm shift in biomarker application, enabling swift and real-time patient evaluation. Despite these advancements, challenges persist, notably concerning biomarker variability and the lack of standardized thresholds. This review summarizes the latest advancements in sepsis biomarker research, spotlighting the progress and clinical implications. It emphasizes the significance of multi-biomarker strategies and the feasibility of personalized medicine in sepsis management. Further verification of biomarkers on a large scale and their integration into clinical practice are advocated to maximize their efficacy in future sepsis treatment.

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BiomarkersSepsisHumansPrognosisBiomarkersbiomarkersclinical applicationsdiagnosisprognosissepsis

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PMID39201697
PMCPMC11354379

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