AbstractSepsis, a life-threatening condition triggered by an uncontrolled response to
infection, results in a systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and the
failure of multiple organs leading to multiple organ dysfunction (MODS). In the
present study, we investigated the therapeutic potential of tofacitinib (TOFA),
an FDA-approved inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK3 against sepsis, using a mouse model
induced by cecal ligation puncture (CLP). Swiss albino mice were employed to
replicate the CLP-induced sepsis model and were randomly divided into four
groups: control, CLP, 150 mg/kg TOFA, and 300 mg/kg TOFA. Six hours after the
last TOFA dose, we collected blood and tissue samples from the liver, lungs,
kidneys, and spleen for histological analysis. Blood samples were used to assess
granulocyte and lymphocyte percentages. Throughout the experiment, we monitored
body weight and short-term survival. Our comparative histological analysis
revealed that 150 mg/kg TOFA had a protective effect against multiple organ
damage. Conversely, the study highlighted the harmful effects of 300 mg/kg TOFA,
primarily due to liver and renal toxicity within this group. In summary, our
findings demonstrate that tofacitinib at an optimal dose of 150 mg/kg showed
promise as a potential therapeutic intervention for sepsis-induced multiple
organ failure. However, caution is warranted when considering higher
dosages.