TXN and Sepsis: In another report, plasma levels of MIF, procalcitonin, interleukin (IL)-6, -8, -10, and thioredoxin were elevated in patients with systemic inflammation, however, in neutropenic sepsis, MIF and thioredoxin levels were lower, whereas IL-8 and procalcitonin levels were higher compared to sepsis without neutropenia71.