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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 7, 2012; 18(33): 4486-4490
Published online Sep 7, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i33.4486
Table 1 Studies of outcome by branched-chain amino acid administration for cirrhotic patients
AuthorsNo. of casesStudy timeOutcome
Muto et al[8]6462 yrImproving event-free survival, serum albumin concentration, and QoL
Kobayashi et al[13]40168 wkInhibiting hepatic carcinogenesis
Muto et al[14]6462 yrReducing the risk for liver cancer
Fukushima et al[21]78 wkImproving the oxidized/reduced state of serum albumin