Bruno Garcia, Benoit Ter Schiphorst, Fuhong Su, Adrien Picod, Theo Ikenna-Uba, Raphaël Favory, Filippo Annoni, Alexandre Mebazaa, Jean-Louis Vincent, Jacques Creteur, Fabio S Taccone, Antoine Herpain
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Abstract
Objectives: To analyze dynamic changes in the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) during septic shock, focusing on angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity and the balance between angiotensin peptides, using a mass spectrometry method.
Design: Experimental septic shock model induced by peritonitis in swine.
Setting: Experimental Laboratory, Department of Intensive Care, Erasme Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles.
Subjects: Forty time points from eight mechanically ventilated pigs.
Interventions: Septic shock was induced using intraperitoneal instillation of autologous feces, followed by standardized fluid resuscitation, norepinephrine infusion, antibiotic administration, and peritoneal lavage.
Measurements and main results: The induction of sepsis resulted in a significant increase in plasma renin activity and levels of angiotensin I and II, with a significant decrease in ACE activity observed from 4 hours post-resuscitation and a notable rise in the angiotensin I/angiotensin II ratio at 12 hours. Additionally, a shift toward the angiotensin-(1-7) axis was observed, evidenced by an increased angiotensin-(1-7)/angiotensin II ratio.
Conclusions: The study highlighted dynamic shifts in the RAS during septic shock, characterized by reduced circulating ACE activity, elevated angiotensin I/II ratio, and a shift toward the angiotensin-(1-7) axis. These findings suggest an adaptive response within the RAS, potentially offering new insights into sepsis management and therapeutic targets.