title: [Changes in erythrocyte lipids in major septic states].
abstract: The authors studied changes in erythrocyte lipids in severe infectious syndromes, separating healthy individuals (n = 10) from those with hepatic insufficiency (n = 7). No variations in sphingomyelins were seen. By contrast, the fall in cholesterol and other phospholipids studied (phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylethanolamine) was highly significant. The difference between the two groups remained clear on the fourth day. No relationship could be established with prognosis and the organism responsible. In conclusion, the authors stress the need for study of the relationships between these changes and erythrocyte functions.
mesh_terms: D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D008055:Lipids
vernacular_title: Modifications des lipides érythrocytaires au cours des états septiques majeurs.