Fosfomycin alters lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory cytokine production in mice

Abstract

To determine the mechanisms of immunomodulating action of fosfomycin (FOF), we examined its effect on the production of inflammatory cytokines in mice injected with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Treatment with FOF significantly lowered the peak serum levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha and interleukin- 1β, indicating that FOF alters inflammatory cytokine production after LPS stimulation.