Neutrophil apoptosis may be inhibited, enhancing the release of inflammatory mediators. In other cells, apoptosis may be augmented, increasing cell death and thus worsening organ function.

• 嗜中性粒细胞的吞噬作用被抑制,炎症介质释放得到加强。也增强了其他细胞的吞噬作用,细胞死亡增多,从使器官功能恶化。