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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2025

Comprehending toll-like receptors: pivotal element in the pathogenesis of sepsis and its complications.

Wei Wang, Shengtian Mu, Dongli Yan, Huan Qin, Zhen Zheng

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 25 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

25 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Wei WangDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
Shengtian MuDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
Dongli YanDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
Huan QinDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
Zhen ZhengDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sepsis, a critical systemic inflammatory response syndrome elicited by pathogenic microorganisms, poses a significant challenge in clinical practice due to its rapid progression and potential for multi-organ failure. This review delineates the intricate roles of Toll-like receptors (TLRs), essential components of the innate immune system, in mediating host responses during sepsis. TLRs recognize pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), thereby initiating signaling cascades that lead to the synthesis of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. However, the dysregulation of TLR signaling can precipitate a hyper-inflammatory state known as a "cytokine storm," characterized by excessive tissue damage and complications such as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and acute kidney injury (AKI). Several therapeutic strategies targeting TLR pathways are under exploration to mitigate the adverse effects of sepsis. Despite advancements, significant gaps remain, including the need for robust clinical validation and understanding of TLR expression variability among individuals. Future research should focus on elucidating the precise molecular mechanisms governing TLR-mediated responses and developing human-specific therapeutic interventions. This review aims to consolidate current knowledge on TLRs in sepsis, highlighting their dual roles as both defenders against infection and contributors to pathological conditions, thereby informing future therapeutic strategies.

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SepsisToll-Like ReceptorsAcute Kidney InjuryAnimalsHumansImmunity, InnateSignal TransductionToll-Like Receptorsdamage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs)inflammationpathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs)sepsissepsis associated complicationstoll-like receptors (TLRs)

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PMID40386784
PMCPMC12081366

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