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Whether the combination of anti-ERS and anti-mPTP by 4-phenylbutyric acid (PBA) and Cyclosporine A (CsA) could benefit sepsis is unclear.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Methods:<\/jats:bold> The cecal ligation and puncture-induced septic shock models were replicated in rats, and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-challenged primary vascular smooth muscle cells and H9C2 cardiomyocytes <jats:italic>in vitro<\/jats:italic> models were also used. The therapeutic effects of CsA, PBA, and combined administration on oxygen delivery, cardiac and vascular function, vital organ injury, and the underlying mechanisms were observed.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold> Septic shock significantly induced cardiovascular dysfunction, hypoperfusion, and organ injury and resulted in high mortality in rats. Conventional treatment including fluid resuscitation, vasoactive agents, and antibiotics slightly restored tissue perfusion and organ function in septic rats. Supplementation of CsA or PBA improved the tissue perfusion, organ function, and survival of septic shock rats. The combined application of PBA and CsA could significantly enhance the beneficial effects, compared with using PBA or CsA alone. Further study showed that PBA enhanced CsA-induced cardiovascular protection, which contributed to better therapeutic effects.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusion:<\/jats:bold> Anti-ERS and anti-mPTP-opening by the combination of PBA and CsA was beneficial to septic shock. 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