Fig. 1From: Decreased CX3CR1 messenger RNA expression is an independent molecular biomarker of early and late mortality in critically ill patientsStudy flowchart. Between December 2009 and June 2011, a total of 852 critically ill patients were screened for eligibility. After exclusion for technical reasons or intensive care unit discharge within the first 48 h, 725 patients were ultimately included in the study. D dayBack to article page