In summary, this study showed that Channa striata extract has a better outcome in stabilizing eNOS level in patient with sepsis than human albumin 20%, and it has a potential benefit in stabilizing NLR values. However, further studies with a larger sample and a more advanced phase of sepsis are needed.
Sepsis is an inflammation response produced by the host's immune system, which is agrravated by oxidative stress. One of the adjuvant therapy according to Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guideline is albumin, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects. However, human albumin is quite expensive, and other forms with similar potency and less costs are needed, one of which is Channa striata extract. Therefore, this study is conducted to compare albumin and human albumin, specifically their anti- inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties by assessing the eNOS marker, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in patient with sepsis.