Table 1.
Putative treatment strategies that aim to reduce immunosuppression during sepsis.
| Treatment | Target & Action | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| GM-CSF | Increase activity and production of innate immune cells i.e., neutrophils | [116] |
| G-CSF | Increase innate immunity | [117] |
| IFN-γ | Increase leukocyte activity | [104] |
| IL-3 | Induction of myelopoiesis | [46] |
| IL-7 | Promotes proliferation and survival of lymphocytes | [112] |
| IL-15 | Maintenance of NK cell population | [118] |
| Broad spectrum IgG | Regulate pro- and anti-inflammatory processes | [119] |
| Anti-PD1/PD-L1 | Reduce cell death and promote T-cell responses | [120] |
| Anti-CTLA-4 | Reduce cell death and promote T-cell proliferation | [121] |