Impact of hypertonic saline on the release of selected cytokines after stimulation with LPS or peptidoglycan in ex vivo whole blood from healthy humans.

ABSTRACTThe question of specific immunomodulating qualities of hypertonic saline (HTS) has not been settled. It has proven difficult to distinguish between immunomodulation directly attributable to HTS and influence because of favorable circulatory effects. The nature of immune activator may also pl