Endotoxins are toxins derived from bacterial cell walls released by damaged cells. They can potently induce cytokine synthesis and in large amounts can cause a systemic reaction called septic shock.
Las endotoxinas son toxinas derivadas de las paredes celulares bacterianas que se liberan por células dañadas. Pueden inducir potentemente la síntesis de citoquinas y en grandes cantidades pueden causar una reacción sistémica llamada shock séptico.
| Front | Toxins derived from bacterial cell walls released by damaged cells. They can potently induce cytokine synthesis and in large amounts can cause a systemic reaction called septic shock |
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