Pathogenetic mechanisms of septic cardiomyopathy

J Cell Physiol. 2022 Jan;237(1):49-58. doi: 10.1002/jcp.30527. Epub 2021 Jul 18.

Abstract

Sepsis is a serious complication after infection, whose further development may lead to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and so on. It is an important cause of death in critically ill patients who suffered an infection. Sepsis cardiomyopathy is a common complication that exacerbates the prognosis of patients. At present, though the pathogenesis of sepsis cardiomyopathy is not completely clear, in-depth study of the pathogenesis of sepsis cardiomyopathy and the discovery of its potential therapeutic targets may decrease the mortality of sepsis patients and bring clinical benefits. This article reviews mitochondrial dysfunction, mitophagy, oxidation stress, and other mechanisms in sepsis cardiomyopathy.

Keywords: RNS; ROS; autophagy; mitochondrial dysfunction; mitophagy; oxidative stress; septic cardiomyopathy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiomyopathies* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Mitochondria / pathology
  • Mitophagy
  • Multiple Organ Failure
  • Sepsis* / complications