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The burn injury probably represents the largest stimulus for muscle protein catabolism. This state is characterized by an accelerated catabolism of the lean or skeletal mass that results in a clinical negative balance of nitrogen and muscle wasting. The determination of an appropriate value for prot...

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Main Authors: Andreia Beça, Paula Egipto, Davide Carvalho, Flora Correia, Bruno Oliveira, Acácio Rodrigues, José Amarante, J Luís Medina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ordem dos Médicos 2010-10-01
Series:Acta Médica Portuguesa
Online Access:https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/712