Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5635940 | Burns | 2017 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Although the APR is necessary for proper wound healing, a prolonged APR can induce local tissue damage, hamper the healing process and cause negative systemic effects in several organs, including the heart, lungs, kidney and the central nervous system. In this review, we will discuss the role of the APR in burns with a specific focus on complement.
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Authors
H. Ibrahim Korkmaz, Paul A.J. Krijnen, Magda M.W. Ulrich, E. de Jong, Paul P.M. van Zuijlen, Hans W.M. Niessen,