Lipopolysaccharide Binding Protein and Development of Infectious Events in Cirrhotic Patients
Status:
Withdrawn
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether plasma levels of lipopolysaccharide binding
protein (LBP) are correlated with PBMN pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine secretion, as well
as with the development of severe infectious events in cirrhotic patients with ascites. As a
secondary purpose, the study will evaluate the effect of a prophylactic administration of
ciprofloxacin on LBP, cytokines and infections in the same patients.