Tumor necrosis factor and the acute metabolic response to tissue injury in man Journal Article
| Authors: | Starnes, H. F. Jr; Warren, R. S.; Jeevanandam, M.; Gabrilove, J. L.; Larchian, W.; Oettgen, H. F.; Brennan, M. F. |
| Article Title: | Tumor necrosis factor and the acute metabolic response to tissue injury in man |
| Abstract: | Tumor necrosis factor (cachectin), a protein produced by monocytes and macrophages, has been implicated as an important mediator of the lethal effects of endotoxic shock and the cachexia of chronic infection. Recombinant human tumor necrosis factor α (rTNF) was given intravenously to patients as part of an antineoplastic trial. Fever, tachycardia, and at higher doses, hypotension occurred after a single injection of rTNF. Metabolic effects after rTNF administration were dose related and included enhanced energy expenditure with elevated CO2 production, increased while body protein metabolism and peripheral amino acid efflux from the forearm, and decreased total arterial amino acid levels associated with a significant increase in plasma cortisol. Elevated serum triglycerides, as well as increased glycerol and free fatty acid turnover were seen, suggesting increased whole body lipolysis and fat utilization after rTNF. These findings indicate that administration of TNF in man reproduces many of the acute physiologic and metabolic responses to tissue injury, including energy substrate mobilization. |
| Keywords: | adult; aged; protein metabolism; wound healing; radioisotope; tissue injury; tumor necrosis factor; human; male; female; priority journal |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Clinical Investigation |
| Volume: | 82 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 0021-9738 |
| Publisher: | American Society for Clinical Investigation |
| Date Published: | 1988-10-01 |
| Start Page: | 1321 |
| End Page: | 1325 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1172/jci113733 |
| PUBMED: | 3139712 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC442686 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Source: Scopus |
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