Publication Name	World Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Manuscript ID	103458
Country	Egypt

Category	Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Klotho: A multifaceted protector in sepsis-induced organ damage and a potential therapeutic target
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Alaa Al-Kadi, Aliaa Anter, Remon R Rofaeil, Mohamed M Sayed-Ahmed and Al-Shaimaa F Ahmed
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Al-Shaimaa F Ahmed, Associate Professor, PhD, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Cairo-Aswan Agriculture Road, Minia 61511, Egypt. shaimaa.faissal@minia.edu.eg
Key Words	Sepsis; Aging; Klotho; Cell signaling; Inflammation; Oxidation
Core Tip	Klotho, originally identified as an anti-aging protein, plays a critical role in mitigating sepsis-induced organ dysfunction by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. This review highlights klotho's potential as a therapeutic target, exploring its ability to modulate key signaling pathways like nuclear factor-kappa β, mitogen activated protein kinase, and nuclear factor erythroid-related factor 2. Reduced klotho levels correlate with increased severity of sepsis, while its supplementation shows promise in improving survival rates and alleviating organ damage. Understanding the mechanisms of klotho's cytoprotective effects may pave the way for novel treatments in managing sepsis-related organ failure.
Citation	Al-Kadi A, Anter A, Rofaeil RR, Sayed-Ahmed MM, Ahmed ASF. Klotho: A multifaceted protector in sepsis-induced organ damage and a potential therapeutic target. World J Crit Care Med 2025; In press

Received	2024-11-20 04:49
Peer-Review Started	2024-11-20 04:49
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2025-02-28 06:05
Revised	2025-03-04 22:07
Second Decision	2025-03-11 02:45
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-03-11 09:19
Articles in Press	2025-03-11 09:19
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2025-03-17 13:03
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