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TPN
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TPN, in biochemistry, abbreviation for triphosphopyridine nucleotide, a coenzyme biotin, is a member of the B complex; it was first isolated in 1935 from dried egg yolk, and its structure was established in 1942. Biotin is usually found attached to a lysine residue in certain enzymes, where it participates in reactions involving the transfer of carboxyl
..... Click the link for more information.  now usually called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, or NADP.
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The medium-DEHP exposure group included infants receiving enteral feedings by indwelling gavage tubes either continuously or by bolus feedings; intravenous hyperalimentation by indwelling percutaneous intravenous central catheter (PICC) line, broviac, or umbilical vessel catheter (UVC); and/or nasal continuous positive airway pressure by nasal prongs.
Use of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate--containing medical products and ... by Hu, Howard / Environmental Health Perspectives
We suggest, first, that it may be helpful for you to describe in detail the different methods of meeting nutritional needs artificially, such as hyperalimentation, nasal-gastric tube, peg or J-tube, or IV.
The pope on PVS: Does JP II's statement make the grade? by Tuohey, John F. / Commonweal
6 Other deficiencies of circulating enzymes Hereditary angioedema 278 Obesity and other hyperalimentation 278.
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