THE POST-SCALD METABOLIC RESPONSE IN THE GROWING-RAT - EVIDENCE FOR A TRANSIENT PHASE OF MUSCLE PROTEIN BREAKDOWN
Growing male rats were studied for 16 days following a full-thickness 30 per cent body surface area dorsal scald. Weight gain post scald was reduced despite normal food intake. Evaporative weight loss increased after the injury and remained elevated. Oxygen consumption also increased and was signifi...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1980
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