Journal article
Acute propranolol infusion stimulates protein synthesis in rabbit skin wound
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Propranolol administration has been demonstrated to improve cardiac work, decrease energy expenditure, and attenuate lipolysis in burned patients; however, its effect on wound healing has not been reported.
METHODS: In rabbits, a partial-thickness skin donor site wound was created on the back, and catheters were placed in the carotid artery and jugular vein. A nasogastric feeding tube was placed for enteral feeding. On day 5 after …
Authors
Zhang X-J; Meng C; Chinkes DL; Finnerty CC; Aarsland A; Jeschke MG; Herndon DN
Journal
Surgery, Vol. 145, No. 5, pp. 558–567
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
5 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.surg.2009.01.006
ISSN
0039-6060