Enteral administration of alanyl-[2-(15)N]glutamine contributes more to the de novo synthesis of arginine than does intravenous infusion of the dipeptide in humans. [electronic resource]
- The American journal of clinical nutrition Jul 2009
- 95-105 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1938-3207
10.3945/ajcn.2008.26399 doi
Arginine--biosynthesis Body Mass Index Citrulline--metabolism Dipeptides--administration & dosage Enteral Nutrition--methods Female Gastrointestinal Diseases--surgery Glutamine--metabolism Humans Infusions, Intravenous Isotope Labeling--methods Male Middle Aged Neoplasms--surgery Nitrogen Isotopes