Homocysteine and laminin are not prognostic markers in patients with septic inflammatory response syndrome

The aim of this study was to measure plasma homocysteine and laminin concen trations in patients with nonbacteremic systemic inflammatory response synd rome (SIRS) and to compare them with those of a healthy control group. Conc erning laminin, significant increased concentrations could be observed in t he SIRS group compared to the control group, but for homocysteine, no signi ficance could be observed. In summary, homocysteine and laminin levels are not useful in the prediction of a patient's outcome.