Methods for treatment of sepsis using branch chain amino acids
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1. A method for treatment of sepsis in a patient in need thereof which comprises orally or parenterally administering to said patient a composition comprising at least one keto analog of a branched-chain essential amino acid selected from the group consisting of valine, leucine, and isoleucine in an amount effective to treat sepsis.
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Methods for treatment of free-radical-mediated tissue injury, particularly sepsis, are provided wherein compositions containing at least one keto analog of a branched-chain amino acid are administered. The composition is administered orally or parenterally, preferably in frequent or continuous dosages. Preferred forms of the keto analogs are their ornithine, arginine, or sodium salts.
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- 1. A method for treatment of sepsis in a patient in need thereof which comprises orally or parenterally administering to said patient a composition comprising at least one keto analog of a branched-chain essential amino acid selected from the group consisting of valine, leucine, and isoleucine in an amount effective to treat sepsis.
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