Publications by authors named "Congfan Lin"

Despite the high sepsis-associated mortality, effective and specific treatments remain limited. Using conventional antibiotics as TIENAM (imipenem and cilastatin sodium for injection, TIE) is challenging due to increasing bacterial resistance, diminishing their efficacy and leading to adverse effects. We previously found that aloe-emodin (AE) exerts therapeutic effects on sepsis by reducing systemic inflammation and regulating the gut microbiota.

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  • The study explores the effects of turmeric kombucha (TK) on mice suffering from LPS-induced sepsis, focusing on its immunomodulatory benefits.
  • It compares TK with a turmeric medium without kombucha (TW) and identifies 590 unique metabolites that distinguish the two.
  • Results show that TK significantly improves survival rates, enhances body temperature control, reduces inflammation in lung tissue, and positively alters the intestinal microbiota.
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Despite the high mortality associated with sepsis, effective and targeted treatments remain scarce. The use of conventional antibiotics such as TIENAM (imipenem and cilastatin sodium for injection, TIE) is challenging because of the increasing bacterial resistance, which diminishes their efficacy and leads to adverse effects. Our previous studies demonstrated that ulinastatin (UTI) exerts a therapeutic impact on sepsis by reducing systemic inflammation and modulating immune responses.

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Sepsis, characterized by high mortality rates, causes over 50 % of acute lung injury (ALI) cases, primarily due to the heightened susceptibility of the lungs during this condition. Suppression of the excessive inflammatory response is critical for improving the survival of patients with sepsis; nevertheless, no specific anti-sepsis drugs exist. Huperzine A (HupA) exhibits neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties; however, its underlying mechanisms and effects on sepsis-induced ALI have yet to be elucidated.

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Despite the high mortality rate, sepsis lacks specific and effective treatment options. Conventional antibiotics, such as TIENAM (TIE; imipenem and cilastatin sodium for injection), face challenges owing to the emergence of bacterial resistance, which reduces their effectiveness and causes adverse effects. Addressing resistance and judicious drug use is crucial.

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