Journal article
Retinol Binding Protein
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Burn injury leads to vast changes in both metabolic and inflammatory responses and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Insulin resistance (IR) and hyperglycemia are major components of the hypermetabolic response found in burn-injured patients and subsequently contribute to adverse outcomes. Studies have shown that increased systemic retinol binding protein (RBP) levels are associated with IR and …
Authors
Kraft R; Herndon DN; Kulp GA; Mecott GA; Trentzsch H; Jeschke MG
Journal
Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Vol. 35, No. 6, pp. 695–703
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
November 2011
DOI
10.1177/0148607111413901
ISSN
0148-6071