The present invention relates to a compound for use in a method for treating sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock. The compound is selected from the group comprised of (2S)-2-amino-3-[4-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)-3,5-diiodo-phenyl]propanoic acid, 3-[3,5-dibromo-4-(4-hydroxy-3-isopropyl-phenoxy)anilino]-3-oxo-propanoic acid and (2S)-2-amino-3-[4-(4-hydroxy-3,5-diiodo-phenoxy)-3-iodo-phenyl]propanoic acid.
