CytoSorbents Corporation (CTSO)

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Cytosorb XL adds endotoxin removal, which is something that can trigger sepsis in cases of gram negative bacterial infections. I think this is the trigger in only about 20% of sepsis cases .The cytokine release issue in sepsis is a positive feedback loop which feeds itself. Cytosorb targets those cytokine to stop the loop. Endotoxins from gram negative bacteria are one of the ignition sources of the cytokine storm, so removing them with the cytokines is a win win situation. Also look for Brown University article on the topic. Nice to remove endotoxins, but it is usually too late to help the patient, because the cytokine storm has already started and is feeding itself.