ApoA1/HDL and sepsis-associated vascular endothelial injury: a narrative review - Summary - MDSpire

ApoA1/HDL and sepsis-associated vascular endothelial injury: a narrative review

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  • Kailin Guo

  • Chang Hu

  • Le Li

  • Xiao Liu

  • Yaohui Liu

  • Dongsu Zhang

  • Yujie Fang

  • Yiming Li

  • Bo Hu

  • October 8, 2025

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Objective:

To synthesize evidence linking ApoA1/HDL depletion with endothelial injury in sepsis and evaluate the therapeutic potential of ApoA1-based interventions, emphasizing the need for further research.

Key Findings:
  • Reduced HDL and ApoA1 levels correlate with increased vascular permeability and endothelial dysfunction in sepsis, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.
  • ApoA1 serves as an independent predictor of mortality in sepsis patients, necessitating its consideration in clinical assessments.
  • Exogenous rHDL supplementation can protect endothelial cells and reduce inflammatory markers, suggesting a viable therapeutic pathway.
Interpretation:

The depletion of ApoA1/HDL is linked to vascular endothelial injury in sepsis, suggesting that restoring these levels may improve outcomes.

Limitations:
  • The review primarily focuses on observational studies; further clinical trials are needed to confirm therapeutic efficacy and safety.
  • Mechanistic insights into how ApoA1/HDL supplementation affects various types of sepsis are still limited, warranting more comprehensive studies.
Conclusion:

Restoring ApoA1/HDL levels through supplementation may represent a novel therapeutic approach to mitigate endothelial injury and improve sepsis outcomes.

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