Heat Shock Protein 70 Confers Cardiovascular Protection During Endotoxemia via Inhibition of Nuclear Factor-κB Activation and Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Expression in the Rostral Ventrolateral Medulla

Abstract

We conclude that HSP70 confers protection against sepsis-related circulatory fatality via inhibition of iNOS gene expression in the RVLM through prevention of NF-kappaB activation in cellular processes that include prevention of IkappaB kinase activation and inhibition of IkappaBalpha degradation.