Biomarkers for sepsis: more than just fever and leukocytosis—a narrative review

A biomarker describes a measurable indicator of a patient's clinical condition that can be measured accurately and reproducibly. Biomarkers offer utility for diagnosis, prognosis, early disease recognition, risk stratification, appropriate treatment (theranostics), and trial enrichment for pati...

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Veröffentlicht in:Critical care (London, England) Jg. 26; H. 1; S. 14 - 31
Hauptverfasser: Barichello, Tatiana, Generoso, Jaqueline S., Singer, Mervyn, Dal-Pizzol, Felipe
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: London BioMed Central 06.01.2022
BioMed Central Ltd
Springer Nature B.V
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ISSN:1364-8535, 1466-609X, 1364-8535, 1466-609X, 1366-609X
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Zusammenfassung:A biomarker describes a measurable indicator of a patient's clinical condition that can be measured accurately and reproducibly. Biomarkers offer utility for diagnosis, prognosis, early disease recognition, risk stratification, appropriate treatment (theranostics), and trial enrichment for patients with sepsis or suspected sepsis. In this narrative review, we aim to answer the question, "Do biomarkers in patients with sepsis or septic shock predict mortality, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), or organ dysfunction?" We also discuss the role of pro- and anti-inflammatory biomarkers and biomarkers associated with intestinal permeability, endothelial injury, organ dysfunction, blood–brain barrier (BBB) breakdown, brain injury, and short and long-term mortality. For sepsis, a range of biomarkers is identified, including fluid phase pattern recognition molecules (PRMs), complement system, cytokines, chemokines, damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), non-coding RNAs, miRNAs, cell membrane receptors, cell proteins, metabolites, and soluble receptors. We also provide an overview of immune response biomarkers that can help identify or differentiate between systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), sepsis, septic shock, and sepsis-associated encephalopathy. However, significant work is needed to identify the optimal combinations of biomarkers that can augment diagnosis, treatment, and good patient outcomes.
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ISSN:1364-8535
1466-609X
1364-8535
1466-609X
1366-609X
DOI:10.1186/s13054-021-03862-5