Inflammatory processes during acute respiratory distress syndrome: a complex system

Purpose of review ARDS is a severe pulmonary disease characterized by inflammation. However, inflammation-directed therapies have yet failed to improve the outcome in ARDS patients. One of the reasons may be the underestimated complexity of inflammation. Here, we summarize recent insights into the complex interrelations between inflammatory circuits. Recent findings Gene expression analysis from animal models or from patients with ARDS, sepsis...