Anabolic Effects of Oxandrolone After Severe Burn

David W. Hart, Steven E. Wolf, Peter I. Ramzy, David L. Chinkes, Robert B. Beauford, Arny A. Ferrando, Robert R. Wolfe, David N. Herndon

Annals of Surgery · 2001 · 280 citations · 44 references

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Abstract

In burn victims, oxandrolone improves muscle protein metabolism through enhanced protein synthesis efficiency. These findings suggest the efficacy of oxandrolone in impeding muscle protein catabolism in cachectic, critically injured children.

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