VEGF-C and podoplanin, as biomarkers of sepsis. An experimental study

Abstract

Background: Sepsis is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in intensive care units. This study explored the possible role of vascular endothelial growth factor-C (VEGF-C) and podoplanin (PDPN) in sepsis.

Keywords

• podoplanin
• vascular endothelial growth factor
• sepsis
• lipopolysaccharide