Journal article
Growth Hormone Attenuates Tumor Necrosis Factor α in Burned Children
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) has been shown to favorably modulate the acute-phase response and may improve the clinical outcome.
OBJECTIVE: To examine whether rhGH attenuates the elevated tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) levels that correlate with increased multiorgan failure and mortality in burned adults and children.
Authors
Chrysopoulo MT; Jeschke MG; Ramirez RJ; Barrow RE; Herndon DN
Journal
JAMA Surgery, Vol. 134, No. 3, pp. 283–286
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
March 1, 1999
DOI
10.1001/archsurg.134.3.283
ISSN
2168-6254