Journal article
Whole Body Lean Mass Is Altered by Dexamethasone Treatment through Reductions in Protein and Energy Utilization in Piglets
Abstract
The objective of this study was to assess the effect of dexamethasone on growth, body composition and protein metabolism using the piglet as a model for rapidly growing premature infants. Seven-day-old male pigs (n = 18) were randomized to 0.5 mg/kg/day oral dexamethasone or placebo for 15 consecutive days. Weight and length gains and weight gained per energy or protein consumed were significantly lower in the dexamethasone group. Serum urea …
Authors
Weiler HA; Wang Z; Atkinson SA
Journal
Neonatology, Vol. 71, No. 1, pp. 53–59
Publisher
Karger Publishers
Publication Date
1997
DOI
10.1159/000244397
ISSN
1661-7800