Li et al., Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi 1998
(Peritoneal Diseases...) :
In condition of serious peritoneal sepsis, TPN can not increase albumin , prealbumin, and transferrin synthesis alone, whereas rhGH in combination with TPN significantly increase the synthesis of visceral proteins
Harris et al., J Surg Res 1985
(Fibrosarcoma) :
TPN + DFMO resulted in a higher plasma albumin level and lower tumor ODC activity compared with chow feeding or TPN