March 1, 1949Journal of Clinical InvestigationOpen Access

Metabolic Studies on Protein-Depleted Patients Receiving a Large Part of Their Nitrogen Intake From Human Serum Albumin Administered Intravenously 12

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CWChristine WaterhouseSt. Vincent's University Hospital SBSamuel H. BassettWest Los Angeles College JHJacob HollerStrong Memorial Hospital

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Protein depletion has long been recognized as detrimental to many bodily functions. The prob-lem is particularly urgent in the chronically ill patient who is unable to ingest an adequate ca-

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Abstract

Protein depletion has long been recognized as detrimental to many bodily functions. The prob-lem is particularly urgent in the chronically ill patient who is unable to ingest an adequate ca-