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The addition of parenteral cytochrome c and oral sodium succinate to a standard regime of therapy in six cases of chronic hepatic disease resulted in histologic evidence of increased hepatic parenchymal cell regeneration. Liver function remained unaltered as measured by standard laboratory procedures. In three cases, shrinking of liver and spleen size occurred, attributed to vascular factors.
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From the Medical Service, Winter Veterans Administration Hospital.
Sponsored by the Veterans Administration, and published with the approval of the Chief Medical Director. The statements and conclusions published by the author are a result of his own study and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of the Veterans Administration.
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Zelman, S. Effect of cytochrome C and sodium succinate in cases of chronic hepatic disease. Amer. Jour. Dig. Dis. 17, 300–305 (1950). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03002548
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