The 'death switch' in sepsis also promotes survival
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - 12:33
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have identified a protein that plays a dual role in the liver during sepsis. The protein, known as RIP1, acts both as a "death switch" and as a pro-survival mechanism. The ability to identify the triggers for these functions may play a key role in treating sepsis in the future.