Transcription factors adjust the up- and downregulation of inflammatory gen
es. Within the bounds of the the SIC-study (Selenium in Intensive Care) the
authors will investigate the role of transcription factors NF-kappa B and
AP-1 in S.I.R.S/septic patients.
The goal of these investigations is the corroboration of therapy of septic
patients with sodium selenite at the molecularbiological level.