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Endotoxin challenge leads to septic shock, multi-organ failure and death in mice. Permeability of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is increased by endotoxemia. Serum amyloid P component (SAP) is a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-binding protein that can modulate the host reactions during infections. It is controversial whether SAP can protect from LPS toxicity in vivo or not. We have tested the effect of human...