Induction of lymphocyte apoptosis in a murine model of acute lung injury--modulation by lipid emulsions.

ABSTRACTAcute lung injury (ALI) and sepsis are the major causes of mortality in intensive care units. Lymphocytes apoptosis is a hallmark feature of late detrimental sepsis. Parenteral nutrition in critically ill patients is based on lipid emulsions, but the impact of ALI and lipid emulsions on lymp