Efficiency of alpha-ketoisocaproic acid as a substitute for leucine in the diet of the growing rat.

Chawla, R K

Efficiency of alpha-ketoisocaproic acid as a substitute for leucine in the diet of the growing rat. [electronic resource] - The Journal of nutrition Jun 1975 - 798-803 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0022-3166

10.1093/jn/105.6.798 doi


Amino Acids, Essential--metabolism
Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Animals
Body Weight
Caproates--administration & dosage
Deficiency Diseases--drug therapy
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Keto Acids--administration & dosage
Leucine--deficiency
Male
Rats
Structure-Activity Relationship